Anna Shostya

Anna Shostya is a Professor and Department Chairperson in the Department of Economics at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Economics from the New School for Social Research and an MA from Hunter College, CUNY. Her academic work spans teaching, research, and international collaboration, with a focus on transition economies, higher education, sustainable development, and China's economic development.

• PhD in Economics, New School for Social Research, 2012
• MA in Economics, Hunter College, CUNY, 2000

Her research interests include transition economies, higher education reform, sustainable industrialization, and China's economic transformation. She has pioneered innovative courses such as Economics of Immigration and Discrimination and Economic Issues through a Photographer’s Lens, blending social science with visual storytelling. Her interdisciplinary approach is evident in both curriculum design and research.

The most recent publications reflect a strong commitment to sustainability, education equity, and intercultural research methodology. Themes across her work include environmental awareness in Chinese universities, mental health impacts on academic outcomes, and challenges in conducting fieldwork across cultures. Her scholarship often intersects economics with education policy and sustainable development goals.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Fulbright Specialist (2023)
• Kenan Excellence in Teaching Award, Pace University (2022)
• Presidential Excellence in Teaching Award, Baruch College, CUNY (2010)

Dr. Shostya has been deeply involved in mentoring and academic leadership. She co-taught a study-abroad program titled From Wall Street to the Great Wall and has received multiple mentoring awards. Her work with the Oxford Round Table recognizes her contributions to higher education research. She has also secured international opportunities such as the Fulbright Specialist program to support curriculum reform in Moldova.

She is actively engaged in fostering undergraduate research through international experiences and has organized student photo exhibitions, integrating her passion for photography into academic life. Her work with the Confucius Institute and cross-cultural academic programs highlights her role in building global academic bridges.