Christopher R. Jackson

Christopher R. Jackson is an Instructor at De Anza College (Cupertino, CA) and a Senior Fellow at the Institute of European Studies, UC Berkeley. He holds a BA in History from UC Berkeley, and MA/PhD in History from Harvard University. His research focuses on European history with projects including linguistic nationalism's impact on European integration, comparative disability rights studies, and German labor law history (1918-1945).

Education:

• Bachelor’s in History, UC Berkeley
• Master’s & PhD in History, Harvard University

Research emphasizes transnational legal frameworks and socio-political dynamics, particularly in 20th-century Germany. Active in academic outreach through social media platforms (Facebook/X/YouTube/Instagram).

Awards include prestigious fellowships from Krupp Foundation, IREX, and DAAD. Married to Fran Smallson; their son attends UC Santa Cruz. Twin brother Steven teaches political science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.