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Julia GrayView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• International Political Economy
• Comparative Political Economy
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Julia Gray is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, based in the School of Arts & Sciences. She holds additional roles as Co-Director of the Lauder Institute (Wharton School) and Visiting Fellow with the Global Governance program at the European University Institute. Her work bridges academia and policy-making in international economic institutions. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles MSc with Distinction in International Political Economy, London School of Economics BA Summa Cum Laude, Amherst College Research Interests: International relations International political economy Comparative political economy International organizations Global governance mechanisms Economic diplomacy practices Her research examines how international economic institutions operate in uncertain environments, particularly focusing on emerging markets. She investigates institutional vitality, cooperative agreement dynamics, and the interplay between economic policy and political processes. Professional Affiliations: Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, UPenn Lauder Institute (Wharton School) European University Institute (Global Governance) Advising/Grants: No advisee students or grant information listed in available texts. Her academic roles suggest involvement in research supervision and institutional funding initiatives. Labs/Teams: Co-directs the Lauder Institute, collaborates with the Perelman Center, and engages with the European University Institute's Global Governance program.

Luis Emilio BruniView profile

Associate Professor

• Narrative Cognition
• Extended Reality
• Cognitive Processes
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Luis Emilio Bruni is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He leads the Media Cognition and Interactive Systems (MeCIS) research group and coordinates the Master of Science in Medialogy. Bruni is also the founder and director of the Augmented Cognition Lab, focusing on perception, cognition, and immersive technologies. His academic roles include PI on multiple interdisciplinary projects and board memberships in international associations like the Nordic Association for Semiotic Studies (2011–2017) and the International Society for Biosemiotic Studies (founding member, 2005). Academically, Bruni holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Theory of Science (University of Copenhagen), M.Sc. in International and Global Relations (Universidad Central de Venezuela), and B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (Pennsylvania State University). His research spans narrative cognition, extended reality, biosemiotics, and the interplay between technology, cognition, and culture. He has conducted projects on neurocinematic analysis, interactive storytelling, and the psychological impact of digital media. Key research contributions include studies on EEG responses to branded advertising, functional connectivity in psychiatric disorders, and the role of narrative in immersive technologies. Bruni’s work bridges cognitive science, computer science, and semiotics, with applications in healthcare (e.g., pediatric counseling tools) and cultural engagement (e.g., citizen curation systems). Over 80+ publications and active participation in conferences and media discussions highlight his interdisciplinary impact.

• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Institutional Theory
• +7 more

Dilshod Makhmadshoev is a Senior Lecturer at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation within Strathclyde Business School at the University of Strathclyde, where he also earned his PhD in International Business. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from Queen's University Belfast. PhD in International Business, University of Strathclyde MSc in Management, Queen's University Belfast His research lies at the intersection of international business and entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on institutional theory, SME internationalization, global value chains, and entrepreneurship in transition and emerging economies. He explores how firms navigate institutional voids and uncertainty, particularly in Central Asia and similar contexts. His work is interdisciplinary, drawing from economics, development studies, and organizational behavior. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in examining institutional challenges, sensemaking under uncertainty, and sustainability within global value chains. His work increasingly connects business strategies with broader sustainable development goals, particularly in environmentally vulnerable and institutionally weak regions. He actively contributes to the academic community through peer review and editorial roles, including for International Business Review and British Journal of Management . Dilshod leads and participates in funded research projects, such as examining environmental sustainability in Kyrgyzstan's garment industry within global value chains and fostering green partnerships in Tajikistan. He teaches key courses including International Business Analysis, Managing Across Cultures, and Global Business Environment at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has supervised research students and contributes to academic governance through examination and review activities. His research is embedded in real-world development challenges, particularly in post-socialist and emerging economies, aiming to foster more equitable and sustainable global business systems.

• Contemporary fiction
• surrealism
• magical realism
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Aimee Bender serves as a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California within the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Department of English. Her position reflects significant contributions to literary arts and creative writing education. Education: M.F.A. in Fiction, University of California, Irvine (1998) B.A. in Literature/Creative Writing, UC San Diego (1991) Bender's research centers on contemporary fiction with emphasis on surrealism, magical realism, and experimental narrative forms. She explores the reinvention of fairy tales across classic and modern contexts while examining diverse short-form structures including short stories, novellas, and short-shorts. Her work critically investigates writing processes and the pedagogical dynamics of creative writing workshops, positioning her at the forefront of innovative literary expression. Her publications from 1998-2020 consistently merge reality with fantastical elements, revealing psychological depth through unconventional narrative techniques. Bender's work demonstrates evolving mastery in using symbolic transformations to explore family dynamics, emotional perception, and human relationships. This trajectory establishes her as a pivotal figure in advancing contemporary American fiction through genre-blending approaches that challenge conventional storytelling boundaries. Scientific Awards: USC Distinguished Professor (2017) Judge for Mid-American Review story contest (2006-2007) PEN West Mentor of the Year for Emerging Writers Program (2006-2007) Pushcart Prize (2005-2006) Bender actively mentors emerging writers as evidenced by her PEN West award, while her interdisciplinary collaborations extend to commission-based creative projects. Her opera libretto workshop with composer John B Hedges at Curtis Institute and science-inspired radio story for "Studio 360" demonstrate cross-disciplinary engagement, though specific grant funding details remain unmentioned in source materials. These ventures highlight her commitment to expanding literary expression through diverse media platforms. No laboratory or formal research team affiliations are documented in the available information.

• Science Journalism
• Gender and Media
• Political Communication
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Shelley Thompson is Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience at Bournemouth University, with a distinguished career spanning journalism and academia. She previously served as Deputy Dean of the Business School and Head of the Department of Communication and Journalism within the Faculty of Media and Communication. Her academic and administrative roles reflect deep engagement with media, communication, and gender studies. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication Department of Communication and Journalism Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Experience Education: PhD in Journalism, Bournemouth University, 2012 MA in Journalism Studies, Cardiff University, 2009 BA (Hons) in Journalism, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, 2000 PGCE in Education Practice, Bournemouth University, 2015 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2015 Shelley Thompson's research centers on science journalism, with a focus on how emerging and controversial science is framed in the media. She investigates gender disparities in science reporting, particularly the underrepresentation of women’s voices in scientific discourse. Her work extends to political communication, youth political participation, and the role of journalists as gatekeepers in the digital era. She employs critical discourse analysis, framing theory, and interdisciplinary methods to explore media narratives and public engagement. Her recent publications span psychology, media studies, and political science, with recurring themes in misinformation, cultural cognition, and gendered representation. Articles such as 'Utilising online eye-tracking to discern the impacts of cultural backgrounds on fake and real news decision-making' and 'Perceptions of women as political leaders at a time of crisis' highlight her interdisciplinary approach, combining media analysis with cognitive and psychosocial research. Her work consistently addresses issues of equity, public understanding, and democratic engagement. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Investigative Reporting Awards First Amendment Award for a series on a secret government payment Shelley Thompson actively supervises PhD students and has contributed to postdoctoral mentorship in areas including science journalism, political communication, and stigma in mental health discourse. She has secured research funding through Bournemouth University’s Fusion Fund for international collaboration. Her public engagement includes speaking at the BU Festival of Learning on topics like 'Women in Science' and publishing accessible commentary in The Conversation . She is a member of MeCCSA and contributes to the Politics and Media Research Group. She leads and participates in interdisciplinary research teams focused on media, public perception, and socio-technical systems, especially through projects analyzing news framing, digital gatekeeping, and the impact of media on public understanding of science and politics.

Snigdha ChaturvediView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Learning
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Snigdha Chaturvedi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She previously held faculty positions at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. PhD in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Her research spans Natural Language Processing with emphasis on Narrative Understanding , Text Summarization , and Socially Aware Language Generation . She advances Fairness in AI through ethical NLP applications in Mental Health and Educational Technology . Recent work focuses on 2025 publications in ACL and NAACL journals, alongside 2024 contributions to EMNLP Findings and ICLR . Earlier projects include the NarraSum dataset (2022) and MOOC forum analysis (2020). Scientific recognitions include: ACM Student Research Competition First Place (2014) IBM PhD Fellowship (2014-2015, renewed in 2015) Kulkarni Summer Research Fellowship (2015) WPI STEM Faculty Launch Program Participant (2015) Her team has advised 13 PhD and Master's students with notable placements at Bloomberg, AI2, and University of Southern California. Research integrates Accessibility challenges through collaborations with Google and IBM labs.

Abosede GeorgeView profile

Associate Professor

• West African History
• History of Lagos
• History of Youth and Childhood
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Abosede George serves as Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Director of Columbia's Institute of African Studies. A historian of Modern Africa, she specializes in West African urban history with concentrated focus on Lagos, youth and childhood studies, women and gender, and migration patterns across colonial and postcolonial contexts. Her educational trajectory includes a B.A. in History and Political Science from Rutgers University (1998), followed by M.A. (2002) and Ph.D. (2006) in History from Stanford University. Prior to joining Columbia in 2007, she held an Assistant Professor position at Trinity College. George's research interrogates intersections of gender, youth, and urban development through frameworks of social reform and transnational exchange. Her acclaimed monograph Making Modern Girls (2014) examines colonial-era girlhood and labor in Lagos, while current work investigates 19th-century migrant communities' reshaping of citizenship in Lagos. She teaches courses spanning African urban history, childhood studies, and gender dynamics. Recent publications reveal evolving scholarly engagement with neoliberalism's impact on African youth, colonial subjecthood through human-animal relations, and Lagos as a site of architectural transnationalism. Her work consistently centers African agency within global historical processes while challenging Western theoretical frameworks. Award highlights include the Aidoo-Snyder Book Prize (2015), Tow Professorship (2022-2024), and fellowships from the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies (2022-2023) and University of Pennsylvania Wolf Humanities Center (2021-2022). George actively mentors junior colleagues across U.S. and Nigerian institutions while serving on executive boards of the African Studies Association Women’s Caucus (which she co-convenes), Global Urban History Project, and Society for History of Childhood and Youth. Her institutional leadership extends to the Columbia University Senate and advisory roles at the Barnard Center for Research on Women.

Roland KostićView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Transitional Justice
• Reconciliation Studies
• Holocaust and Genocide Studies
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Roland Kostić serves as Senior Lecturer in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Associate Professor in Peace and Conflict Research at the Uppsala Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Department of History, Uppsala University, Sweden. He is the Director of the Centre, where he teaches and supervises master's level students. His research focuses on: Transitional justice and reconciliation after mass violence and genocide Knowledge production during mass violence and in peacebuilding interventions How formal and informal networks shape intervention knowledge Social psychology, group attitudes, and memory in post-conflict settings Kostić's scholarly work examines the complex relationship between knowledge production, intervention strategies, and social memory in post-conflict societies. His research methodology combines qualitative fieldwork with interdisciplinary theoretical approaches, particularly analyzing how top-down versus bottom-up approaches to transitional justice impact local communities. He has conducted comparative studies across Sierra Leone, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Timor Leste, investigating how victims and perpetrators coexist after mass atrocities. His publications reveal a strong focus on peacebuilding, transitional justice, and social memory, particularly concerning the Balkan region. Kostić frequently analyzes the role of transnational actors, think tanks, and informal networks in shaping post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation processes. His work bridges multiple disciplines including political science, sociology, history, and psychology. At Uppsala University, Kostić supervises master's level students and teaches specialized courses including Genocide and Mass Violence II, Political Psychology of Mass Violence, Transitional Justice: Retribution, Restoration, Coexistence, Methods in Comparative Genocide Studies, and the Master's Thesis course. He has published in journals such as Civil Wars, Third World Quarterly, and Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding, and has edited two book volumes while contributing numerous chapters to edited collections. The Uppsala Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, which Kostić directs, functions as a multidisciplinary research hub examining genocide, mass violence, and their aftermath through historical, sociological, and psychological lenses. The Centre's work addresses contemporary challenges in understanding and preventing mass atrocities while exploring pathways to reconciliation and justice.

Helen EnglishView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Sociology
• Creative Ageing
• Colonial Music
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Associate Professor Helen English is a music sociologist and academic at the University of Newcastle , affiliated with the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences . Her work bridges musicology, creative ageing, and equity in music education. PhD in Musicology (University of Newcastle, 2016) Diploma in Music (Guildhall School of Music and Drama) Master of Arts (Music) (University of Newcastle) Helen's research focuses on music's transformative potential for ageing populations and marginalized communities. She leads the creative ageing research program and investigates: Music sociology and world-building frameworks Music's impact on cognitive and social wellbeing Equity in access to music education Gender dynamics in music technology education Her 15 most recent publications explore: Community music-making for older adults (2025) Modular composition techniques (2025) Gender barriers in tertiary music programs (2024) Historical music practices in colonial Australia (2019) Scientific contributions include: National Council of Women Musicology Award (PhD) ARC DECRA Fellowship (2022-2024) for 'Creative Ageing through Transformative Engagement with Music' Dementia Australia Project Grant (2022-2024) for creative arts programs She supervises 12 postgraduate researchers and collaborates with: Prof Frini Karayanidis (University of Newcastle, Psychology) Prof Jane Davidson & Prof Felicity Baker (University of Melbourne, Music Therapy) International partners at Universities of Leeds, Queensland, and Griffith Key partnerships include: Aged-care providers: NovaCare, Uniting Care, Maroba, Whiddon Care Lake Macquarie Museum of Art and Culture Arts in Care Homes movement (UK partnership)

Catrine Torbjørnsen HalåsView profile

Professor

• Social Work
• Practical Knowledge
• Experiential Learning
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Dr. Catrine Torbjørnsen Halås is a Professor of Social Work at Nord University, a position she has held since 2023. She previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Nordland from 2012, which later became part of Nord University. She has held significant leadership roles including Head of the Center for Practical Knowledge and Program Manager for the PhD program in Professional Science. She was also the cohort coordinator for the National Research School for Teacher Education (NAFOL) at NTNU from 2018 to 2020. Her research centers on practical knowledge , experiential learning , and qualitative methodologies , with a strong emphasis on ethnographic and narrative approaches. She explores how professional practice in social work can be informed by lived experience and reflective processes. Her work with vulnerable youth focuses on participation, involvement, and creating meaningful change through dialogue and recognition. The recent publications of Dr. Halås reveal a consistent engagement with knowledge-reflected practice , praxeology , and democratic knowledge production . Her research spans topics such as the role of practical knowledge in education, youth narratives challenging social norms, and participatory methods like the Dialogue Café. She emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in professional training and advocates for inclusive, reflective, and ethically grounded research. She is actively involved in research networks such as the European Association of Social Work Research (EASWR), where she convenes a Special Interest Group on Social Work Practice Research, and the International Community for Practice Research in Social Work. She leads the PrepChild Research Center for Children and Youth and Social Preparedness and contributes to the Nordic research network on youth, belonging, and outsiders. Her editorial work includes influential anthologies like Practical Knowledge: An Introduction (2023) and Humanistic Research Approaches to Professional Practice (2017), which have shaped discourse in the field. Dr. Halås has extensive experience in both academic and practical social work. Before her academic career, she served as a Senior Advisor to the County Governor of Nordland (1996–2011) and as a caseworker and manager in Oslo’s Grorud social welfare office (1989–1996). This background deeply informs her research, grounding it in real-world challenges and professional practice. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards, but her sustained scholarly output and leadership in research networks indicate significant influence in her field.

Dorian Brown CrosbyView profile

Associate Professor

• Forced Migration Studies
• Refugee Studies
• African Politics
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Dr. Dorian Brown Crosby is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Spelman College, where she has taught since 2006. In addition to her faculty role, she is the Founding Director of Spelman’s Refugee and Forced Migration Studies minor—the first and only such program at an HBCU—and serves as faculty-mentor and board member of the College’s Social Justice Fellows Program. Education Ph.D. in Political Science, Clark Atlanta University M.A. in Political Science and International Relations, University of Delaware B.A. in Political Science, Cum Laude , Spelman College Research Focus Dr. Brown Crosby’s scholarship centers on the resettlement experiences of African refugees in the U.S. Southeast, with particular attention to Somali communities in Georgia and Tennessee. Her interdisciplinary work spans forced migration studies, American government, women’s studies, ethnic and racial politics, and international relations . She employs qualitative methods—including semi-structured interviews—to explore political and civic engagement among refugee populations. Her 2020 monograph Somalis in the Neo-South: African Immigration, Politics and Race analyzes the political incorporation of Somali refugees in Clarkston, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee, highlighting how race, religion, and regional identity shape civic participation. Scientific Honors & Leadership President, Southern Region, International Studies Association (first African American to hold this office) Grants & Funding Social Justice Development Grant (2014) Gordon-Zeto Center Curriculum Development Grant (2013) Spelman Campus Leadership Initiatives Grant (2008) Nebraska Humanities Council Grant (2005) Teaching & Global Engagement Dr. Brown Crosby teaches introductory and upper-division courses including Introduction to Political Science, National Government in the U.S., State and Local Government, Public Administration & Public Policy, Legislative Process, Forced Migration in and from Africa (service-learning), and the college-wide First-Year Experience Study-Travel Seminar. She led Spelman’s first CIEE-sponsored trip to Ghana in 2014, accompanied by 27 students, and has been featured in national media interviews discussing higher education and global engagement. While specific advisee names are not listed, her extensive mentorship is evident through directed research, service-learning projects, and study-travel programs that integrate students into her community-based research on refugee resettlement.

Mercedes Herrero de la FuenteView profile

Professor

• Digital Journalism
• Data Journalism
• Transmedia Narratives
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Mercedes Herrero de la Fuente is a Professor at Antonio de Nebrija University's School of Communication and Arts in Madrid, specializing in Journalism and Media Innovation. Holding a PhD in Information Sciences from Complutense University of Madrid, she coordinates the doctoral program in Innovation in Digital Communication and Media while leading research through the INNOMEDIA Research Group. Her academic affiliations include active participation in multiple national research projects funded by Spain's Ministry of Science and Innovation. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and communication, with particular emphasis on data journalism, transmedia narratives, disinformation combat strategies, and gender representation in media. Recent work explores augmented reality applications in journalism, accessibility for people with disabilities in the audiovisual sector, and women's leadership in media production. She has conducted research fellowships at Cornell University, Radboud Universiteit, Salford University, and Charles University. Herrero de la Fuente has published extensively in high-impact journals, with her most recent work examining AI applications against electoral misinformation, women creators in streaming platforms, and immersive journalism technologies. Her research demonstrates consistent focus on emerging media technologies and their societal implications, particularly regarding inclusion and verification practices. As an educator, she previously directed Nebrija University's Master's in Digital and Data Journalism (2016-2021) and Master's in Television Journalism (2015-2020), while currently teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Her professional background includes eight years as a producer for TELEMADRID News, providing practical industry experience that informs her academic work.

Mikhaïl XifarasView profile

Professor

• Legal Philosophy
• Property Theory
• Critical Legal Studies
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Mikhaïl Xifaras serves as Professor of Public Law at Sciences Po's Law School since September 2008, holding a secondment position at New York University Abu Dhabi since 2021. His academic appointments include Visiting Professorships at Harvard Law School (since 2011) and Keio Law School in Japan (since 2012). His educational background spans multiple disciplines: Agrégation de l'enseignement supérieur in Public Law (2004), Agrégation in Philosophy (1993), and Doctorate in Philosophy from Besançon (2001). He graduated from the École Normale Supérieure of Fontenay-Saint Cloud in 1990. Xifaras specializes in the intersection of legal philosophy and political theory, with particular focus on property theory, critical legal studies, and the historical evolution of legal thought. His research examines how philosophical frameworks from Kant to contemporary critical theorists shape legal institutions, with recurring themes in global governance, democratic theory, and the critique of presidential systems. He explores property not merely as an economic institution but as a site of political struggle and emancipatory potential. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with structuralist and post-structuralist methodologies, particularly through Barthesian semiotics applied to legal doctrine. The articles reveal a trajectory moving from national legal theory toward global constitutionalism, with increasing focus on transnational commons and post-capitalist property models. Prix Ouverture Internationale of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (2003) Marie-Curie Grant from the European Commission (2003) Fulbright Scholarship at Harvard Law School (2000) Fondation Thiers Grant (1999) Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2006-2011) Xifaras has secured significant competitive research funding including European Commission grants and Fulbright support. His academic leadership includes directing doctoral programs and co-editing the journal Jurisprudence. His international collaborations span institutions in the United States, Japan, and across Europe, reflecting his transnational research focus. While specific lab affiliations aren't documented, his work with the Law School's Research Centre and participation in cooperative projects like Digilaw and Environmental Justice initiatives indicate active engagement with interdisciplinary research teams.

Christopher MortonView profile

Professor

• Visual Anthropology
• Museum Studies
• Ethnographic Photography
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Christopher Morton is a Professor of Museum Anthropology at the University of Oxford and Deputy Director at the Pitt Rivers Museum, where he leads Curatorial, Research and Teaching. He is a Fellow of Linacre College, the Royal Historical Society, and the Royal Anthropological Institute. His work bridges visual and material culture, museum studies, and ethnographic research. Education: MA, MSt, DPhil in Social and Cultural Anthropology from St Antony’s College, Oxford (1995–2002) Morton’s research focuses on ethnographic photography , cultural heritage , and museum practices , emphasizing collaboration with communities in Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. He explores how photographs and objects in museum collections shape historical narratives and engage modern audiences. His recent publications examine rephotography techniques , 19th-century photographic exchange , and historical presence in museum displays . Themes include postcolonial critique, digital curation, and the role of archives in community reconnection. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society; Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute with Council service (2016–18) Morton leads the AHRC-funded ‘Making the Museum’ project and contributes to editorial boards for Visual Anthropology and the Journal of the Anthropological Society of Oxford . His work integrates public engagement and cross-cultural collaboration into museum practice.

• Creative Writing
• Creative Nonfiction
• Science Fiction
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Sarah E. Einstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). She is a creative nonfiction writer and academic whose work interrogates the intersection of Jewish and Appalachian identities, ethical research methodologies in personal writing, and narrative structure. Education: PhD in Creative Writing from Ohio University (2016), MFA in Creative Nonfiction from West Virginia University (2011) Her research explores: Ethical boundaries when writing about friends/family Travel as a research methodology in narrative nonfiction Authorial selfhood in first-person writing Hybrid identities (Jewish/Appalachian) Her recent publications include a 2025 Judith Magazine essay on selfhood, 2022 Hippocampus and Brevity articles on research ethics, and a 2016 Assay journal piece analyzing authorial responsibility. Key themes across her work: cultural hybridity, memory ethics, and narrative voice in nonfiction. Academic Recognition: Pushcart Prize winner AWP Prize for Creative Nonfiction recipient Featured in Best of the Net anthology As organizer for UTC's Urban League STEAM Enrichment Program (2021-2025), she has mentored students in narrative design. Current service roles include Faculty Senate President Elect (2025-2026) and General Education Committee membership (2024-2025).