Her primary interests are welfare states, public policy, and political parties. Dr. Myers’ current research focuses on the possible relationship between austerity measures and income inequality. Dr. Myers is a board member of the Michigan Political Science Association and a member of the Midwest Political Science Association. In June 2012 Dr. Myers received the distinction of being a Fulbright Scholar through a study grant to participate in the Fulbright German Studies Seminar in Berlin, Germany. In addition to her duties in this department, she teaches Public Policy and is a Program Site Graduate Advisor in Ghana, Africa for the International Development Program at Andrews University. She also is serving as Chair of the Andrews University Senate.