Aminda Smith

Aminda Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Michigan State University, affiliated with the College of Social Science. Her research focuses on modern Chinese history, particularly the social and cultural dimensions of Chinese Communism, gender, and sexuality in East Asia. She co-directs the PRC History Group, an international organization promoting research on the People’s Republic of China. Her work explores global histories of the Chinese Communist Party, Maoism, and the intersection of politics with everyday life during the PRC era. Smith teaches courses on Chinese history, gender studies, and global left-wing movements. Her publications analyze themes such as ideological propaganda, political rhetoric, and the socio-political marginalization under Mao. While no academic awards are explicitly mentioned, her contributions to PRC historiography and global Maoist studies are notable. She advises no listed students but actively engages in scholarly discourse through international collaborations and teaching.