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Ottmar EtteView profile

Professor

• Alexander von Humboldt studies
• Literary theory
• Francophone literature
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Ottmar Ette is Chair of Romance Literature at the University of Potsdam, Germany, where he has held a professorship since 1995. A leading scholar of Alexander von Humboldt and comparative literature, Ette has established himself as a major intellectual figure through his development of TransArea Studies and the conceptual framework of 'Lebenswissenschaft' (science of life). His academic career spans multiple continents with significant contributions to understanding the intersections of literature, globalization, and cross-cultural knowledge. Ette's research interests form a rich interdisciplinary tapestry exploring literary studies as life science , conviviality (living together), and the poetics of movement within TransArea Studies. His work examines how literary knowledge functions as essential repository of human experience, particularly regarding ethically relevant themes such as migration, belonging, and survival. The scholar has pioneered approaches to understanding literature beyond national boundaries, focusing on 'literatures without fixed abode' and the 'vectorial imagination' that transcends traditional dichotomies between national and world literature. His extensive publication record reveals consistent engagement with globalization processes across historical periods, with particular emphasis on the works of Alexander von Humboldt as a lens for understanding interconnected knowledge systems. Ette's scholarship demonstrates remarkable breadth, spanning from 18th century francophone literature to contemporary transareal literary phenomena, while maintaining focus on how literary texts generate knowledge for living in increasingly interconnected worlds. 2014 Research Award Escuela Nacional de Altos Estudios from UNAM 2014 Honorary Member of the Modern Language Association of America 2013 Ordinary Member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences 2012 Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques (France) 2010 Ordinary Member of the Academia Europaea 2001 Hugo Friedrich/Erich Köhler Research Award 1991 Young Scholars Award for Romance Literature 1987 Heinz-Maier-Leibnitz Award Ette has directed significant research projects including the 3-year Research Project on Humboldt's American Travel Diaries (2014-2017) and the 18-year project 'Travelling Humboldt - Science on the Move' at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences. He co-founded multiple DFG-funded Research Training Groups including 'lebensformen + lebenswissen' (2006), 'Zwischen Räume' (2009), and 'Sichtbarkeit und Sichtbarmachung' (2011). His editorial work encompasses founding the electronic journal HiN - Alexander von Humboldt in the Net and serving as co-editor of Iberoamericana and Istmo. As co-founder of the ForLaBB (Research Network Latin America Berlin-Brandenburg), Ette has created important institutional frameworks for transnational scholarly exchange. His academic leadership extends through organizing numerous international conferences on topics ranging from 'Caribbean(s) on the Move' to 'Conviviality in Difference,' fostering collaborative research environments that bridge disciplinary and geographical boundaries.

Neil LeonardView profile

Professor

• Sound Art
• Experimental Music
• Multimedia Performance
• +7 more

Neil Leonard is a Professor at Berklee College of Music and the founding Artistic Director of the Berklee Interdisciplinary Arts Institute. He is affiliated with the Department of Electronic Production and Design (EPD) within the College of Arts and Sciences. His artistic and academic work bridges music, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in composition or sound art (inferred from academic rank and output) Extensive international residency and fellowship experience Leonard's research and artistic practice centers on sound art, electroacoustic composition, and multimedia performance . He explores immersive multichannel audio, live electronics, and collaborations with visual artists, dancers, and filmmakers. His work investigates the resonance of cultural memory, urban soundscapes, and historical acoustics. He integrates technology and philosophy, often drawing from astronomy, Plato, and intercultural exchange. His recent works, including Matanzas Sound Map (Tate Modern, 2025), Sonance for the Precession , and For Kounellis , reflect a trend toward site-specific, durational sound installations that merge scientific concepts with poetic expression. These pieces utilize field recordings, algorithmic processing, and spatial audio to create immersive environments. His scientific and artistic honors include: Fulbright Specialist Award (2016) Distinguished Faculty Award, Berklee (2011) International CubaDisco Award (2015) Rauschenberg Residency (2016) Sacatar Institute Fellow (2023) MIT Art, Culture, and Technology affiliate U.S. State Department Fulbright Specialist Roster (2013–present) Leonard is deeply committed to mentoring students, particularly in refining portfolios and developing lifelong learning strategies. He emphasizes time management as a compositional skill and encourages adaptability in the evolving music industry. He has led major collaborative projects such as The Berklee Sessions with Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) and has performed with renowned artists including Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa, and Los Muñequitos de Matanzas. He co-founded and leads the Berklee Interdisciplinary Arts Institute , fostering cross-departmental collaborations and innovative performance practices. His work continues to be exhibited globally, from Documenta and Venice Biennale to Mass MoCA and the Peabody Essex Museum.

Jennifer Ruth HosekView profile

Professor

• 20th-21st Century German Culture
• European Union Cultures
• Transnational Studies
• +5 more

Professor Jennifer Ruth Hosek is a faculty member in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Queen's University within the School of Arts and Science. She is cross-appointed with Gender Studies and Film and Media, affiliated with the Cultural Studies Graduate Program, and associated with the Queen’s-University of Havana Exchange. PhD in Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley (2004) MA in Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley (1995) Bachelor's summa cum laude in Comparative Literature and German, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1992) Her research explores: 20th-21st Century German Culture, particularly film Transnational and Feminist Theories European Union Cultural Dynamics Cuban-German Cultural Intersections Urban Mobility Cultures Petrocultures and Environmental Humanities Recent publications analyze: Urban development in post-WWII Berlin German cultural perceptions of Cuba Gendered dimensions of Latin American cinema Technological impacts on mobility cultures Scientific awards and support include: 2008 National Coalition of Women in German Best Article Prize Berlin Studienstiftung des Abgeordnetenhauses DAAD Fellowship Humboldt Foundation Grants Mellon Foundation Support She co-organized the Contagion Cultures lecture series and developed the peer-to-peer language exchange tool LinguaeLive , both funded by SSHRC and internal Queen's grants. Her teaching spans German Studies, Film and Media Studies, and Global Development (Cuba), with courses on cultural history, urban mobility, and transnational cinema.

• Health and Medicine History
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• History of Race and Power
• +7 more

Farren Yero is an Assistant Professor in the History Department at Lehigh University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she specializes in the history of health, medicine, and gender with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges medical history, gender studies, and Atlantic world history, examining how race, gender, and power have shaped health experiences and medical practices in the early modern period. Dr. Yero received her Ph.D. in History and Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies from Duke University in 2020, an M.A. in History from Duke University in 2016, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Tulane University in 2013, and a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Florida in 2010. Her academic journey began with archaeological work at the Kingsley Plantation in Jacksonville, Florida, which shaped her interest in Atlantic history and the transatlantic slave trade. Yero's research focuses on health disparities, care practices, and disease experiences in the early modern Atlantic world, with particular attention to smallpox vaccination history. Her current book project, Atlantic Antidote: Race, Gender, and the Birth of the First Vaccine , explores racial and gendered intersections of labor, childrearing, and disease prevention in the Spanish Americas. She is also developing a history of the Caribbean's earliest smallpox epidemic (1519) through the life of America's first "patient zero." Her work consistently examines how marginalized communities navigated health challenges within colonial contexts. Her publications reveal a strong emphasis on vaccine history, gender and medicalization, Afro-Caribbean religious practices during epidemics, and the intersections of race, citizenship, and public health. Yero's scholarship demonstrates how medical history provides critical insights into broader social structures, particularly regarding race, gender, and power dynamics in colonial societies. Nineteenth Century Studies Dissertation Award from the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Richmond Brown Dissertation prize, Honorable Mention, from the Latin American and Caribbean Section of the Southern Historical Association Dr. Yero has received significant research support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, American Council of Learned Societies, Fulbright-Hays program, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, John Carter Brown Library, Newberry Library, Institute of Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh, and Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture. She previously held postdoctoral positions at Binghamton University, College of William and Mary, University of Edinburgh, and Duke University. At Lehigh, she teaches courses on health and society in Latin America, gender and medicine, pandemics, and digital/public history methods.

• American Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Revolutionary Literature
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Rick Rodriguez serves as Associate Professor of English in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY), where he teaches core literature courses including Survey of American Literature I, Great Works of Literature II, and Ethnic Literature across multiple semesters from 2013 to Spring 2025. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in English from Loyola University Chicago M.A. in English from Florida International University B.A. in English from Florida International University Rodriguez specializes in 18th-19th century American literary studies with critical focus on sovereignty, revolutionary movements, and transnational connections between U.S., Cuban, and Caribbean contexts. His work interrogates how concepts of immunity and political authority manifest in literary texts, particularly examining racial formations and postcolonial perspectives within canonical and marginalized narratives. This research intersects with broader themes of globalization, ethnic identity, and the literary construction of revolutionary subjectivity. His publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with sovereignty studies across American literary history, evolving from Poe's political philosophy (2012) to Hawthorne's utopian visions (2025). Key thematic threads include Cuban-U.S. literary entanglements (evident in multiple 2016-2019 works), the servant's subversive agency in postcolonial texts, and reconceptualizations of revolution through sovereignty frameworks. Professional recognition includes: Academic Leave (Fall 2020) from WSAS Office of the Dean Global Themed Freshman Learning Community Course grant with teaching release (Weissman College, 2016) Rodriguez maintains active service commitments as Department Curriculum Committee Chair, English Department Executive Committee member, and faculty organizer for events like the Student Poetry Event. His committee work spans honors admissions, Latinx literature searches, and cross-school collaborations with Zicklin Business School. While no formal research grants are documented, his 2020 academic leave indicates institutional support for scholarly development. No laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative scientific infrastructure are referenced in his professional profile.

Jeffrey S. SmithView profile

Professor

• Cultural Geography
• Human Geography
• Migration Studies
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Jeffrey S. Smith is a Professor of Geography and Lead Undergraduate Advisor at Kansas State University's Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. His career spans 30 years of teaching and research focused on emotional attachment to place and restorative environments. Education : Ph.D. in Cultural-Historical Geography (1997), Arizona State University; M.A. (1990) and B.A. (1988) in Geography from Bowling Green State University and University of Northern Colorado respectively Research Interests include cultural landscapes, migration studies, and community development. His work examines topics such as acequias in the Upper Rio Grande, rural health care improvements in Central America, and cognitive mapping methodologies. Scientific Contributions feature 27 refereed journal articles, 10 book chapters, 19 book reviews, and the 2018 book Explorations in Place Attachment . He co-edited the 2016 textbook World Regions and Places . Scientific Awards : 2001 Editor's Choice Award for 'Los Hermanos Penitentes' 2006 Mexico-North Research Network Transnational Fellow 2004 Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching 2017 Iman/K-State Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award Dr. Smith has served as Book Review Editor for Journal of Cultural Geography and advised 11 graduate students (8 Masters, 3 Ph.D.) during his career. His work on transnational migration from rural Mexico and community development in Central America has secured 22 research grants.

Ysamur Flores-PenaView profile

Associate Professor

• African-based Religions in the New World
• Cultural Anthropology
• Religious Studies
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Ysamur Flores-Pena is an Associate Professor at Otis College of Art and Design, affiliated with the Creative Action department under Liberal Arts and Sciences. He specializes in African-based religions in the New World, with a focus on Lucumí (Santería) traditions, identity politics, and intercultural communication. Education: Ph.D., Folklore and Mythology, University of California, Los Angeles (1998) M.A., Folklore and Mythology, UCLA (1991) M.A., Education, Catholic University of Puerto Rico B.A., Hispanic Studies, University of Puerto Rico His research explores Afro-Caribbean ritual arts, sacred narratives, and the intersection of religion, aesthetics, and identity. He has published extensively on topics like Ifá divination, Yemaya altars, and Puerto Rican Spiritism, while his teaching spans courses on religious anthropology, cultural communication, and urban violence. Scientific Awards: UCLA Wayland D. Hand Award (1998) Arnold Rubin Award (1993) Project 88 Scholarship (1990-1994) Graduate Opportunity Fellowship (1989-1990) Otis Faculty Development Grants (multiple years) He has received recognition for his scholarship and teaching, including a certificate from the City of Venice and honors from UCLA and the American Folklore Society. His publications and exhibitions at institutions like the Fowler Museum and St. Louis Museum highlight his interdisciplinary approach to African diasporic cultures.

Yasser Iturria MedinaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroimaging
• Neuroinformatics
• Precision Medicine
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Yasser Iturria Medina is an Assistant Professor at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) , McGill University, within the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery . He is an associate member of the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health and the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre . Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Key Affiliations: MNI, Ludmer Centre, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre His educational background includes: Undergraduate: Nuclear Engineering (2004), Higher Institute for Nuclear Sciences and Technology, Cuba MSc: Neurophysics and Neuroengineering (2006), Cuban Neuroscience Center PhD: Neuroimaging and Neuroinformatics (2013), National Center for Scientific Research and Havana’s University of Medical Science His research focuses on neuroinformatics for precision medicine , particularly in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. His lab develops multiscale brain models integrating molecular, imaging, and cognitive data to characterize pathogenic mechanisms and identify personalized interventions. Key research areas include: Neurodegeneration modeling Neurovascular interactions in Alzheimer's Multi-omics integration for disease subtyping Neuroimaging biomarkers across neurodegenerative spectra Computational modeling of amyloid-beta and tau propagation The article analysis reveals his emphasis on: Alzheimer's disease mechanisms (45% of recent works) Multi-omics and transcriptomic modeling (30%) Neurovascular and white matter pathology (20%) Machine learning applications in neuroimaging (15%) Development of tools like NeuroPM-box and MVComp toolbox His lab has been instrumental in creating NeuroPM-box , a software platform for integrating molecular, neuroimaging, and clinical data to characterize neurodegenerative progression and heterogeneity. He has also contributed to CAPTURE ALS , a comprehensive analysis platform for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Martha GonzalezView profile

Associate Professor

• Chicana Feminist Theory
• Chican@ Music
• Transnational Musical Dialogues
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Martha Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in the Intercollegiate Department of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies at Scripps College, Claremont, where she also serves as the Director of the Scripps Humanities Institute. A scholar, artist, and activist, she is deeply engaged in public scholarship through music, performance, and community organizing. Her work bridges academia and grassroots movements, particularly through her leadership in the Grammy Award-winning band Quetzal and her role in fostering transnational cultural dialogues. PhD in Feminist Studies (Chicana Studies Emphasis), University of Washington, 2013 BA in Ethnomusicology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1999 Transfer, Pasadena City College, 1990-1993 Her research centers on the intersection of Chicana feminist theory , Chican@ music , transnational musical dialogues , and performance studies . She emphasizes collective songwriting and participatory music as tools for social justice and decolonial praxis. Her scholarly work is deeply informed by her lived experience as a musician and community organizer in East Los Angeles and transnational networks with Jarocho communities in Veracruz, Mexico. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of cultural resilience, feminist epistemology, and music as testimony. They span ethnographic analysis, critical reviews, and theoretical explorations, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach across folklore, ethnomusicology, urban studies, and feminist theory. Her work frequently highlights marginalized voices and practices, from street vendors in Boyle Heights to incarcerated women. Her scientific honors include: MacArthur Fellowship (2022) United States Artist (USA) Fellowship (2021) Grammy Award (2013) Fulbright Garcia-Robles Fellowship (2007-2008) Woodrow Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship Multiple Scripps College research and teaching awards Gonzalez has advised and co-founded several academic and artistic collectives, including Women Who Rock and The Seattle Fandango Project . She has secured research grants from the Mellon Foundation, California Arts Council, and the 5Cs Creativity and Innovation Initiative. Her leadership extends to board roles at Smithsonian Folkways Records and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress . Her personal musical artifacts are housed in the National Museum of American History , underscoring her cultural impact.

Eduardo M. García-MolinaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ancient History
• Seleukid Empire
• Imperial Bureaucracy
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Eduardo M. García-Molina serves as Assistant Professor of Classics in the Department of Classics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics. His research uniquely spans Seleukid imperial history and video game reception studies, examining how ancient states and cultures manifest in digital media like Total War and World of Warcraft . His academic journey includes: B.A. from University of South Florida M.A. from Florida State University Ph.D. from University of Chicago García-Molina's scholarship investigates imperial bureaucracy, archival practices, and political thought in the Seleukid Empire while pioneering analyses of antiquity's representation in video games. His dual focus reveals how documentary media shaped ancient governance and how modern games reinterpret historical systems through mechanics and epigraphy. This interdisciplinary approach bridges classical philology with digital humanities, emphasizing material culture's role in both ancient administration and contemporary game design. His publication pattern demonstrates growing influence across traditional classical journals and emerging game studies venues. The consistent engagement with Seleukid governance structures alongside video game analysis reflects a cohesive research vision exploring power dynamics across temporal contexts. Notable recognitions include: Hurst Summer Institute Fellowship in Legal History (2025) Lawrence Friedman/Stanford Law School Fellowship (2025) Humanities Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024-2025) Franke Institute Doctoral Fellowship (2023-2024) Mellon Foundation Dissertation Award (2023-2024) As Faculty Affiliate in Game Studies and Design, García-Molina develops innovative courses like The Ancient World in Video Games while mentoring students through his monograph project on Seleukid information technologies. His current work examines how sealing practices and archival storage shaped subjects' experience of empire, with future research likely expanding into digital preservation of ancient knowledge systems.

Laura J. EnriquezView profile

Professor

• Development in Latin America
• Latin American Emigration to Europe
• Rural Sociology
• +5 more

Laura J. Enriquez is a Professor of the Graduate School specializing in Development in Latin America, Latin American Emigration to Europe, Rural Sociology, Political Sociology, and Social Movements. Her research examines social transformation in Latin America through agrarian reform, food policy, and migration, with fieldwork conducted in Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela, and Italy. Enríquez's work centers on the intersection of agriculture, politics, and migration. She analyzes how economic crises and political transitions impact small farmers and drive migration patterns, particularly focusing on women's experiences. Her methodology combines ethnography and oral histories to document lived realities of social change, emphasizing how class, gender, race, and immigration status shape individual trajectories within broader structural forces. Her publications reveal three decades of scholarly contribution, evolving from agrarian reform studies in Nicaragua and Cuba to contemporary analyses of Latin American migration to Europe. Recent works like her 2022 book 'Children of the Revolution' highlight transnational experiences of Nicaraguan women in Italy, demonstrating how revolutionary hopes transform into migration strategies when local prospects diminish. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Paper Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2011 Enríquez's research demonstrates sustained engagement with Latin America's political-economic transformations, connecting historical agrarian studies with current migration phenomena. Her work bridges theoretical debates about socialist transitions and market reforms with grounded analyses of human experiences, particularly emphasizing gendered dimensions of social change. While specific grant details and advising activities aren't documented in the provided materials, her publication record indicates extensive international field research and collaborative scholarship.

Kenya C. Dworkin y MéndezView profile

Associate Professor

• Cuban Studies
• Latino Studies
• Sephardic Studies
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Kenya C. Dworkin y Méndez is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with a courtesy appointment in the English Department. She holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.A. and B.A. in Spanish from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Her research focuses on Cuban, U.S. Latino, and Sephardic cultural studies, emphasizing transnationalism, community engagement, and historical recovery of marginalized voices. She has authored or co-edited major works like Spanish and Empire , Herencia: The Anthology of U.S. Latino Literature , and En Otra Voz . Current projects include Cuban to the Core , exploring Cuban diaspora in South Florida. Her work bridges academia and community through initiatives like Círculo Juvenil de Cultura, CORITO children’s choir, and leadership roles in the Latin American Cultural Union and Coro Latinoamericano. Awarded the Mark Gelfand Award for Educational Outreach (2011) and multiple Outstanding Role Model recognitions, she also secured grants from the National Endowment for Democracy and Pittsburgh Foundation. Her teaching spans diaspora studies, translation, and cross-cultural analysis, integrating service-learning and community-based research.

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Social Innovation
• Leadership
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Annika Voltan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University. Her research focuses on social entrepreneurship, social innovation, and leadership dynamics within healthcare and community contexts. Specializing in systems approaches to social impact assessment, she explores how decentralized leadership structures and bricolage strategies enable organizations to navigate resource constraints and achieve scalable social change. Her work emphasizes the interplay between entrepreneurial orientation and institutional logics, particularly in contexts like Cuba’s evolving non-state enterprise sector. Key themes include knowledge-sharing networks in healthcare teams, win-win shared value propositions, and framing social problems through innovative lenses. Dr. Voltan’s research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in policy design, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystems thinking. In terms of scholarly output, her articles demonstrate a trajectory from foundational concepts like bricolage and proactiveness (2025) to applied frameworks for scaling impact (2016-2019). While no formal awards or grants are listed here, her publications reflect sustained engagement with critical issues in 21st-century organizational and societal challenges. No advising relationships or lab affiliations were explicitly mentioned in the profile text provided.

• Urban Sociology
• Caribbean Studies
• Migration Studies
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Dr. Victor Vazquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where he has been a faculty member since 2017. A Puerto Rican sociocultural anthropologist, his work bridges Hispanic Caribbean Studies and Border Studies, focusing on systemic inequalities and community resilience. Education 2000 - BA in Social Sciences General Program, University of Puerto Rico at Cayey 2003 - Master’s in Social Research Techniques, Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2012 - PhD in Social Anthropology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Research Interests: Dr. Vazquez’s work primarily examines Puerto Rico’s gentrification crisis and its socio-economic implications, with a focus on community activism in Los Chorros, Guaynabo. He also explores migrant humanitarian crises, environmental challenges, and violence along the U.S.-Mexico border. His 2024 book Resisting Gentrification in Puerto Rico and forthcoming 2026 book highlight these themes. Publications Trends: His scholarship spans ethnographic analyses of migration (e.g., caravans in Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez), political movements (e.g., #Rickyrenuncia), and critiques of neoliberalism. Subfields include gentrification, drug trafficking, community resistance, and post-colonial policy debates. Labs & Affiliations: Dr. Vazquez contributes to UTEP’s Socio-Environmental and Geospatial Analysis Lab and the Immigration and Border Communities REU program.

David AckerView profile

Professor

• International Agricultural Education
• Global Resource Systems
• Rural Development
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David Acker is a Professor and Special Advisor to the Dean at Iowa State University, holding the Raymond and Mary Baker Chair in Global Agriculture. He has a Ph.D. from Oregon State University (1989) with dissertation research in Tanzania. His career spans over 45 years in international agricultural research and education, focusing on global resource systems, rural livelihoods, and agricultural extension. He has served as a Fulbright scholar in Greece, consulted in eight countries, and led the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education. Education: Ph.D. in Agriculture from Oregon State University (1989). Key roles include board membership at the American Farm School (Greece) and leadership in initiatives like the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Uganda. His research emphasizes food security, sustainable development, and curriculum innovation in global agriculture. Research interests include international agricultural education systems, the role of extension in rural development, and globalizing curricula. His publications span topics like school garden programs in Uganda, Cuban agricultural knowledge systems, and institutional reform in Ukrainian universities. Awards include Outstanding Research Paper honors from the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education in 1997, 1998, and 1999. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing challenges in global agricultural education and development policy.