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Giselle Martinez Negrette is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne , affiliated with the College of Education and the Department of Curriculum & Instruction . Her work bridges Bilingual Education , Sociolinguistics , and Social Justice in educational contexts. Education : Ph.D. in Bilingual Education & ESL (University of Wisconsin-Madison), MA in Bilingual Education and TESOL (New Mexico State University), BA in Modern Languages Teaching (Universidad del Atlántico) Her research examines how emergent bilinguals navigate language-race-class intersections in dual language immersion (DLI) programs. Using qualitative ethnography and raciolinguistic frameworks , she uncovers how social constructions shape early childhood bilingual experiences globally. Recent publications analyze language ideologies in DLI programs, student resistance in racialized spaces, and the globalization of multilingualism . Her work highlights tensions between program goals and systemic inequities. Scientific Awards : Outstanding Dissertation Award - Honorable Mention 2020 NAEd/Spencer Foundation Fellowship Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Graduate Award Zillman Summer Research Award Future Faculty Fellow TESOL Professional Development Scholarship Graduate School Honors Award Nationally recognized for her scholarship, Dr. Martinez Negrette has secured grants from the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation and other prestigious organizations. Her teaching includes courses on bilingual education foundations and culturally responsive assessment practices.

• Bilingual Education
• Sociolinguistics
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
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Stephanie C. Sanders-Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Education, where she serves as the program coordinator of the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program. Her academic work bridges research and practice, focusing on culturally sustaining pedagogies in early childhood education. Dr. Sanders-Smith earned her Ph.D. in Urban Systems from Rutgers University, an M.A. in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies from Loyola University Chicago, and a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Butler University. Her educational background reflects a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of early childhood education. Her research centers on the connections between early childhood pedagogies and the race, culture, and socioeconomic class of children and their families. She employs sociological theoretical lenses to examine relationships between teachers and children, teachers and families, and how these relationships are affected by socio-cultural context and school philosophy. Her work particularly focuses on recognizing children as active, rights-holding members of society with unique perspectives. Through two main research strands—one examining progressive early education using Bernstein and Dewey's work, and another using Bourdieu's framework to study family engagement—she investigates how teachers can support democratic relationships with children and build non-hierarchical relationships with families. Analysis of her most recent publications reveals a strong trajectory in culturally responsive early childhood education, with increasing focus on multilingual approaches, global citizenship education, and adaptation of progressive pedagogies to digital and crisis contexts like the pandemic. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in international settings like Hong Kong where she has studied the Yew Chung educational approach. Dr. Sanders-Smith has received significant recognition for her contributions to the field: NAECTE/Taylor & Francis Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Educator Award (2021) NAECTE Foundation Early Career Research Award (2015) Her teaching philosophy emphasizes that students of all ages should be active learners who co-construct knowledge with peers and instructors in democratic spaces. She views teaching as an ongoing process of 'becoming' rather than a static state, supporting active inquiry in all her courses. Her research collaborations, particularly with scholars in Hong Kong, demonstrate her commitment to cross-cultural educational approaches that blend Eastern and Western philosophies to create holistic early childhood programs focused on interdependence, respect for differences, and global citizenship.

• Early Childhood Education
• Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
• Family Engagement
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Britta Schneider is a Professor at the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences, European University Viadrina, where she holds the Chair of Language Use and Migration. She serves as Vice Dean and Dean of Studies, contributing to academic administration and curriculum development. PhD from Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main and Macquarie University Sydney Her research focuses on language ideologies, multilingualism in digital societies, and posthumanist approaches to language. She examines how AI and digital cultures reshape linguistic norms, interrogate transnational language practices in public spaces, and analyze colonial continuities in technolinguistic systems. Recent publications explore the critical sociolinguistics of AI , emphasizing dataism critique, language bias in conversational technology, and the commodification of linguistic diversity. She leads the COST Network's working group on 'Language in the Human-Machine Era', addressing technolinguistic governance. Scientific Contributions Honorary Lecturer, University College London COST Action Management Committee (Germany) Member of the Council for Migration (Rat für Migration) Prof. Schneider advises PhD students in topics spanning digital language policies , transnational identity, and sociocultural impacts of AI. Her team includes postdocs and research assistants analyzing language-materiality intersections in multilingual Belize and digital capitalism.

• Language Ideology
• Multilingualism
• Digital Society
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Pia Marit Johanne Lane is Professor of Multilingualism at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo, and serves as Academic Chair for the Circle U. Multilingualism, Interculturality and Language Lab. She gained national prominence as a member of the Norwegian Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigated historical Norwegianization policies against Sami, Kven/Norwegian Finns, and Forest Finns, submitting its report to the Storting in June 2023. Professor Lane's research focuses on language revitalization, language policy, and the standardization of minority languages, with particular expertise in Kven and Sami communities in Northern Norway. Her scholarly approach integrates nexus analysis with indigenous, decolonial, and southern theoretical perspectives, examining language as part of a larger semiotic system. She has extensively documented how material objects function as identity markers during language shift, as evidenced in her influential works including 'Identities in action: A nexus analysis of identity construction and language shift' (2009) and 'We did what we thought was best for our children' (2010). Analysis of Lane's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward decolonial frameworks and the application of southern theory to northern contexts. Her work increasingly examines the psychological dimensions of linguistic colonization and the pathways to mental decolonization. The recurring themes across her scholarship include the tension between language standardization and community participation, the role of new speakers in language revitalization movements, and the complex relationship between historical trauma and contemporary language identity. Project leader for 'Standardising Minority Languages,' funded by Norges Forskningsråd Co-editor of 'Standardizing Minority Languages. Competing Ideologies of Authority and Authenticity in the Global Periphery' (Routledge, 2017) Member of the EU-funded COST Action IS1306 'New Speakers in a Multilingual Europe' Co-leader of the work group 'Indigenous minority languages' and current leader of 'New speakers: Subjectivities, trajectories, spaces' Member of AILA-network 'Home Language Maintenance and Development' Lane's fieldwork extends beyond traditional academic boundaries, including collaboration with Lightsource Productions on the documentary film 'Det hemmelige språket' (The Secret Language), which explores contemporary Kven language users. Her personal connection to the subject matter is profound—growing up in Bugøynes, Finnmark, she was the first generation in her family to be spoken to exclusively in Norwegian, only reclaiming her heritage Kven language as an adult researcher returning to her community.

• Multilingualism
• Minority Language Policy
• Sociolinguistics
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Swarnavel Eswaran Pillai is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and the School of Journalism at Michigan State University. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India and the University of Iowa, he is both an accomplished filmmaker and a scholar. His work spans documentaries like Nagapattinam: Waves from the Deep (2018) and the fiction feature Kattumaram (2019), alongside academic contributions to journals like Intersections and Caste: A Global Journal . His research focuses on Tamil cinema's history, its relationship with Hollywood, and intersections with caste, gender, and technology. Education : Ph.D. in Film Studies (University of Iowa), D.C. in Film Direction (Film and Television Institute of India), B.Com (Bombay University) His recent articles and essays explore themes such as transphobia in Tamil society, caste dynamics in cinema, and the influence of global media icons. His documentary Is It Too Much to Ask? (2016) analyzes housing discrimination through a docudrama lens, while works like Maadathy (2022) address caste and gender representation. The 15 most recent publications highlight his expertise in cross-cultural film analysis, social exclusion, and visual narrative techniques. Scientific awards include the Tamizh Studio Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) , Teacher-Scholar Award at MSU (2016) , and the Tamil Literary Garden Award (2015) . His accolades reflect recognition of his dual contributions to filmmaking and academic research.

• Documentary Film
• Tamil Cinema
• Film Studies
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Laura Vordermayer is a postdoctoral researcher and research associate at the Chair of Comparative Literature at Saarland University’s Faculty of Philosophy , where she investigates the interplay between ideologies and European literature, particularly in 19th-century fiction. As a member of the Cluster for European Research (CEUS) and the Research Committee of Saarland University (since 2024), she bridges trauma studies, intermediality, and postcolonial memory through her scholarship. Doctorate (2021) on literary dream recordings in 20th-century authors (Perec, Burroughs, Bachmann, Butor), focusing on trauma representation, especially the Shoah . Organizer of the 2021 Summer Academy Restitution, Reparations, Reparation at Villa Vigoni, leading to an open-access anthology (2023). Her research interests span dream studies , intermediality , and literary adaptations in film, comics, and stage productions. Publications include a 2022 monograph on Georges Perec and collaborative edited volumes on dream typology and postwar memory. She has taught courses on Orientalism , gender roles , and social stereotypes in literature and film since 2021, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.

• Comparative Literature
• European Studies
• Dream Studies
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Eva Österlind is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Teaching and Learning, leading the Drama for Learning research group - Sweden's premier drama research environment. Her work focuses on integrating drama/theatre pedagogy with sustainability education and social change initiatives across Nordic educational systems. Stockholm University, Department of Teaching and Learning Research Group: Drama for Learning Academic Focus: Drama Pedagogy, Sustainability Education Global collaborations: Athens, Helsinki, Stockholm drama workshops Her research explores drama's unique capacity to bridge emotional and cognitive learning barriers, particularly in sustainability education. Recent publications analyze drama workshops' effectiveness in fostering interconnectedness and perspective expansion through embodied, collective practices. Comparative studies across Nordic countries reveal institutional challenges in establishing drama as an autonomous research discipline. Eva's 15+ recent publications examine drama's role in civic education, health promotion, and curriculum reform. Key themes include Theatre of the Oppressed's potential for social transformation, arts-based sustainable development strategies, and the interplay between educational context and learning outcomes in drama interventions. While specific scientific awards aren't documented in the provided texts, her work has been featured in international conferences and publications including Research in Drama Education and Education Sciences . She emphasizes collaborative teaching approaches between subject specialists and drama pedagogues for maximizing educational impact.

• Drama Education
• Sustainable Development in Higher Education
• Arts-based Teaching Methods
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Susanna Witt , Professor of Slavic Languages at Stockholm University , specializes in Russian literature and Soviet-era literary translation. She is affiliated with the Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages and actively participates in the Language and Power Network . Her research focuses on translation as a cultural phenomenon, particularly examining indirect practices like podstrochnik (interlinear translation) and their ideological implications. Education: PhD in Russian Literature from Stockholm University (2001), Associate Professor there (2011) Previous Affiliations: Uppsala University (2002–2007, 2012–2015) Witt’s work bridges Translation Studies and Slavic Studies, analyzing how translation shaped Soviet cultural identity and national literature. She has led major research projects funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond and the Vetenskapsrådet , and co-edits volumes with collaborators like Brian James Baer. Her recent projects explore Soviet translation practices during 1945–1985 and the formation of a Russian literary canon in Cold War contexts. Her publications address themes such as the 1936 All-Union Conference of Translators, the Soviet School of Translation, and intertextual strategies in Soviet literary works. Witt also investigates modern Ukrainian literature and has translated poetry into Swedish. She has taught courses including Text Analysis and Translation , Literary History , and Translation and Power at Stockholm University and HSE Moscow. Witt’s research network, established through conferences like Translation in Russian Contexts (2014), spans 15+ countries.

• Translation Studies
• Soviet Literature
• Russian Modernist Poetry
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Lisa M. Rabin is an Associate Professor of Spanish at George Mason University, where she serves as the Interim Director of Cultural Studies. Her scholarship bridges film history, media studies, and cultural theory, with a focus on the educational and political dimensions of cinema. Education: Ph.D., Spanish Literature, Yale University (1993) M.Phil., Spanish Literature, Yale University (1990) M.A., Spanish Literature, Yale University (1988) B.A., Spanish and French Literature, cum laude, Pomona College (1986) Lisa’s research examines the intersection of 16mm film technology, Cold War-era academic disciplines, and the pedagogical use of cinema in US classrooms. She has published extensively on the Human Relations Film Series , Julien Bryan’s educational shorts, and the role of film in shaping Ethnic and Area Studies curricula. Her upcoming work, 16mm and the Cold War University , further explores these themes. Lisa teaches courses in Latin American film, mass media, and Spanish language and cultural studies. Her methodological approach integrates archival research, reception history, and critical pedagogy.

• Film History
• Educational Film
• Mass Media
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Isabel Boni-Le Goff is a Professor at Université Paris 8 in the Textes et Sociétés research center. Her academic work focuses on the intersections of gender with class, race, and age within the context of late capitalism and globalization. She has established herself as a significant researcher in the sociology of professions, particularly examining management consulting and the legal profession through gendered lenses. Dr. Boni-Le Goff's research interests center on how economic elites and qualified occupations navigate social stratification in globalized contexts. Her work critically examines how gender regimes operate within professional spaces, with particular attention to embodiment, aesthetic labor, and the reproduction of social hierarchies. She investigates how bodies, appearances, and emotional performances become integral to professional legitimacy, especially in fields like management consulting where she has conducted extensive ethnographic research. Her publication record reveals consistent focus on gender dynamics across professional contexts. The articles demonstrate a clear trajectory examining how gender intersects with other power relations to shape professional experiences. Her work spans theoretical explorations of legitimate bodies and gendered professionalism to empirical studies of female lawyers' experiences with discrimination and management consultants' navigation of gendered expectations. A recurring theme is how seemingly 'gender-neutral' professional norms often mask masculine defaults that create barriers for women. Best Dissertation Award, Institut du Genre, 2014 for 'The Sex of Expertise. Gender Regimes and the Dynamics of Inequality in Management Consulting' While specific advising information isn't detailed in the available materials, her collaborative work with researchers like Nicky Le Feuvre, Grégoire Mallard, and Eléonore Lépinard across multiple publications suggests active participation in research teams and likely mentorship of junior scholars. Her research frequently employs comparative methodologies between France and Switzerland, particularly regarding legal professions. Dr. Boni-Le Goff's work consistently examines the tension between professional norms and personal identities, particularly how gendered expectations shape career trajectories, workplace experiences, and the very definition of professional expertise. Her research contributes significantly to understanding how gender operates not just as individual identity but as structural feature of professional organizations and markets.

• Gender Studies
• Sociology of Professions
• Management Consulting
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Michael Azar is a Professor at the Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion at the University of Gothenburg. His work spans philosophy, cultural analysis, and historical inquiry, often intersecting with existentialist themes and contemporary sociopolitical issues. University: University of Gothenburg Department: Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion Academic Rank: Professor Email: michael.azar@lir.gu.se His research focuses on existentialism, cultural studies, and the philosophical implications of historical events. He explores themes such as self-perception, mortality, and the ethical dimensions of war and revolution. Articles like "The Cultural Imaginary of Terrorism" and reflections on Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre highlight his intellectual range. Recent publications analyze absurdism, the role of festivity in human existence, and the legacy of Cold War-era narratives. His work appears in platforms like Sveriges Radio, Dagens Nyheter, and academic journals.

• Philosophy
• Existentialism
• Cultural Studies
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Giorgio Nisini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture, Sapienza University of Rome. His academic work focuses on 20th-century and new-millennium Italian fiction, interrelationships between literary and cinematic languages, and the intersection of literature, publishing, and cultural industry. Research Interests: Modern/Contemporary Italian Literature, Neorealism, Great War Memoirs, Literary Canon, Publishing Studies. Key Collaborations: Co-director of academic projects with Université de Dschang (Camerun); member of Società Italiana per lo studio della modernità letteraria and Consiglio Scientifico of Master in Editoria, Giornalismo e Management Culturale. Notable Publications: Italian Neorealism. Writings, Images, Society (Perrone, 2014); editor of Carteggio Corrado Alvaro and Vito Laterza (Laterza, 2019). Scientific Awards: Corrado Alvaro Opera Prima Prize; Finalist Premio Tondelli; Finalist Premio Strega (LXV edition); Forum Traiani Prize for Narrative. Recent Articles: Focus on Laterza publishing archive (2025), Pasolini's wartime discourse (2025), Wilcock's surrealism (2022), and Great War memory studies (2021). He organizes cultural events as Artistic Director of Emporio Letterario di Pienza and President of Premio Letterario "Corrado Alvaro-Libero Bigiaretti". His teaching includes Contemporary Italian Literature courses across Philology, Publishing, and Sign Language interpreting programs.

• Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature
• 20th-Century Italian Fiction
• Literature and Cinema
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Jules Naudet is a CNRS research fellow at the Center for Indian and South Asian Studies (CEIAS) at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS). Previously, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Research Team on Social Inequalities (ERIS) at the Maurice Halbwachs Center and worked at CSH in New Delhi where he directed the "Politics and Society" division. Dr. Naudet serves on the editorial board of the SAMAJ journal and co-edits "La Vie des Idées." He co-directs the "Sociology of Inequalities in India" seminar with Joël Cabalion, Mathieu Ferry, Odile Henry, and Olivier Roueff. Naudet's research centers on social inequalities and economic elites in India, with particular focus on caste systems and social mobility. His scholarly work spans sociology, political science, and South Asian studies, examining how traditional social structures interact with modern economic forces. His recent publications reveal an expanding interest in digital sociology, investigating how technological changes reshape social organization and political power dynamics. This represents an evolution from his earlier work on caste systems to include contemporary digital transformations, demonstrating his ability to bridge historical analysis with current sociological inquiry. His publication record indicates consistent scholarly productivity with works spanning from 2009 to the present, showing particular concentration in the last five years. The thematic diversity of his work—ranging from caste studies to digital revolution impacts—reflects his interdisciplinary approach to understanding social phenomena across different contexts. Naudet completed his education at Sciences Po and the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations, earning a doctorate in sociology. His academic trajectory demonstrates sustained focus on social stratification with geographical specialization in India, while increasingly adopting comparative perspectives that connect Indian society with Western contexts.

• Sociology
• Social Inequalities
• Indian Society
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Simeon Antonov is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Old and Medieval History , Faculty of History , St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo . His research focuses on the political, social, and cultural history of the Byzantine Empire (1025–1081), Byzantine historiography, prosopography, and sigillography. He participates in international academic projects such as the 2024 International Summer Seminar in Bulgarian Language and Culture and the 2018 International Symposium on "Tarnovo Literary School" . His recent publications analyze Byzantine military structures, aristocratic families, and Bulgarian-Byzantine interactions. Contact: s.antonov@ts.uni-vt.bg , s.antonov1990@abv.bg , ORCID .

• Byzantine Empire
• Political History
• Social History
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Justin Roberts is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of History at Dalhousie University, where he specializes in the history of slavery in the British Empire. His research spans the Early Modern Atlantic World, Caribbean slavery, and environmental history, with a focus on Barbados and sugar plantations. His educational background includes: PhD from Johns Hopkins University MA from Johns Hopkins University MA from Queen's University BA from Simon Fraser University Roberts' research examines the expansion of slavery across the English empire from 1640-1720, the relationship between slavery and environmental history, and the dynamics of plantation societies. He has recently completed a book on the early English tropics and is currently investigating road building as a tool of imperialism and the first Jamaican maroon war. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of slavery. Recent articles analyze the role of disease in Caribbean slavery, plantation productivity, and slave demography during abolition. His methodological approach often integrates interdisciplinary perspectives, including geographical information systems (GIS).

• Caribbean Slavery
• British Empire
• Early Modern Atlantic World
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