Ellie Atkins

Research Fellow in History and Political Science, Boston College

Ellie Atkins is a rising senior at Boston College studying Political Science and History, with research interests in global political violence and insurgent movements. As an Undergraduate Research Fellow with the Political Violence Project, she has led a team of 20 undergraduates examining insurgency movements and public perceptions of terrorism. Her undergraduate honors thesis explores the diverse roles of women in paramilitary organizations and their impact on group legitimacy and political outcomes.