Meade Klingensmith

Meade Klingensmith is a Lecturer in the Civic, Liberal, and Global Education (COLLEGE) program at Stanford University. He holds a PhD in History from Stanford (2022), an MA in Modern History from the University of Kent (2014, supported by a Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship), and a BA in History from Oberlin College (2012). His research focuses on British and British imperial history, with teaching expertise in British, Middle Eastern, and world history, as well as the global history of pacifism and nonviolence. Beyond academia, he is committed to public education, volunteering at Sequoia High School, and integrating music into pedagogy as a multi-instrumentalist.

Education:

• PhD in History, Stanford University (2022)
• MA in Modern History, University of Kent (2014)
• BA in History, Oberlin College (2012)

Research Interests: Klingensmith’s work explores British imperial history and the transnational dimensions of pacifism and nonviolence. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending historical analysis with public engagement and innovative teaching methods, such as incorporating music history into classroom discussions.

Awards:

• Fulbright Postgraduate Scholar (2014)

Advising & Grants: No specific advising roles or grants listed in the text. His focus appears centered on teaching and community education initiatives. He collaborates with the COLLEGE program, part of Stanford’s Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE), which emphasizes foundational liberal arts education.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated research labs mentioned, though his work engages with public and high school education partnerships, particularly through volunteer efforts at Sequoia High School.