About
Tahitia McCabe is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Strathclyde, serving as Head of the Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies. She contributes to the Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies masters degree and teaches adult learning courses, summer short courses, and the FutureLearn MOOC 'Genealogy: researching your family tree'.
Education:
- PG Certificate Advanced Academic Studies (Academic Practice), University of Strathclyde (2014-2017)
- PG Diploma in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, University of Strathclyde (2008-2009)
- Master of Librarianship, Syracuse University (1998-2000)
- Bachelor of Arts in History, Southern Oregon University (1985-1990)
- Bachelor of Fine Art in Theatrical Costume Design, Southern Oregon University (1985-1990)
Her research centers on migration and immigration with emphasis on Americans in 19th-century Scotland, British genealogical topics (19th-20th centuries), and American/Canadian genealogical studies. Her work actively supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal for education through public engagement and academic rigor.
Recent publications demonstrate her dual focus on historical migration patterns and genealogical pedagogy, analyzing census data, transatlantic movements, and modern educational frameworks for family history research. Her scholarship bridges academic methodology with practical applications for public audiences.
Scientific Awards:
- Fulbright Fellowship (2002) at the 2nd Air Division Memorial Library
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Dr. McCabe supervises PhD students in migration/immigration, American/Canadian topics, and British genealogical studies (19th-20th centuries). She actively secures research funding and develops collaborative projects including community outreach initiatives and veteran engagement programs. Her leadership drives curriculum innovation in genealogical education.
As Head of the Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies, she directs research projects, course development, and public events including workshops for family tree makers and collaborations with historical societies across the UK and North America.
