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Robin Wall KimmererView profile

Teaching Professor

• Ecology
• Ethnobotany
• Restoration Ecology
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Robin Wall Kimmerer is a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology and Founding Director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry . Of European and Anishinaabe ancestry, she is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her work bridges scientific ecology and indigenous environmental philosophy , with a focus on mosses and culturally significant plant restoration . BS in Botany, SUNY ESF MS and PhD in Botany, University of Wisconsin Her research integrates traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) with conservation science, examining: Moss community dynamics in northern forests and harvested habitats Cultural plant recovery for Native American communities Epiphytic ecosystem resilience after logging activities Indigenous land stewardship principles Scientific publications span disturbance ecology , TEK applications , and indigenous sovereignty across journals like The Bryologist , Restoration Ecology , and Ecological Applications . Literary works appear in Orion , Minding Nature , and anthologies exploring the grammar of animacy and ecological reciprocity . Scientific honors include: John Burroughs Medal for Gathering Moss (2005) Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award for Braiding Sweetgrass (2013) SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor title Current graduate advisees include: Kaya DeerInWater (MS in Conservation Biology) Dineh Judd (MS in Coupled Natural and Human Systems) Tusha Yakovleva (MS in Environmental Science)

Jon TaylorView profile

Professor

• Chinese politics
• Chinese public policy
• U.S. urban politics
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Jon Taylor is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he also serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Success within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. His academic career focuses on Chinese politics and public policy, Chinese and U.S. urban politics and urbanization, and comparative public sector ethics. Taylor received his academic training at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned his B.A. in Political Science and History (1983) M.A. in Political Science (1987) Ph.D. in Political Science (1993) Dr. Taylor's research spans several interconnected areas with a strong emphasis on comparative politics. His primary research interests include Chinese politics and public policy, with particular focus on urban development in Western China, China's national urbanization plan, the Communist Party's online accountability system, and provincial-level public corruption in China. He has made significant contributions to understanding the role of indigenous Chinese political science within the global discipline. As a native Texan, he also maintains an active research agenda on Texas and San Antonio politics and government, frequently contributing opinion and analysis pieces to both Chinese and U.S. media. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent engagement with questions of governance, political development, and the interplay between global academic trends and local political contexts. Taylor's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of scholarly engagement with Chinese political development, particularly focusing on urbanization, governance, and the evolution of political science as a discipline within China. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis, demonstrating expertise in both Chinese political systems and American politics, particularly at the state and local levels. A notable pattern in his scholarship is the examination of how Chinese political institutions adapt and evolve while maintaining distinctive characteristics. While specific major awards are not listed in the available information, Dr. Taylor has been an active participant in academic discourse through numerous presentations at prestigious venues including the Asia Society Texas, the Naoko Shirane Foundation Leadership Lecture Series, and the UTSA Model UN. His presentations often address timely topics in U.S.-China relations and contemporary political developments. As Department Chair and Associate Dean for Faculty Success, Dr. Taylor plays a significant leadership role in mentoring junior faculty and shaping the academic direction of his department. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Texas Politics and Society, Foreign Policy Analysis, Democracy and World Politics, Current Issues in World Politics, Seminar in Chinese Foreign Policy, and Urban Planning and Development, reflecting the breadth of his expertise across American politics, comparative politics, and international relations.

• Digital Strategy
• Business-IT Alignment
• Digital Entrepreneurship
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Dr. Yolande E. Chan is the Dean and James McGill Professor at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. She previously served as Associate Dean of Research and held the E. Marie Shantz Chair at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business. Her academic career spans roles in research leadership, including Associate Vice-Principal (Research) at Queen’s and directorships in innovation centers. Chan’s expertise lies in digital strategy, business-IT alignment, and knowledge-driven innovation. She holds a PhD from Western University’s Ivey Business School, an M.Phil. from Oxford (as a Rhodes Scholar), and degrees in Electrical Engineering from MIT. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration (MIS), Ivey Business School, Western University (1992) M.Phil. in Management Studies, University of Oxford (1984) S.M. & S.B. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, MIT (1982) Her research focuses on digital innovation, IT alignment, and strategic improvisation. Over 100 peer-reviewed articles appear in top journals like Journal of Strategic Information Systems and MIS Quarterly . Awards include the AIS LEO Award, Distinguished Cum Laude membership, and the James McGill Professorship. Chan’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing technology’s role in fostering agility and societal impact. Her leadership spans grants totaling millions, including SSHRC-funded projects on inclusive innovation and rural economic development. She co-edits the Journal of Strategic Information Systems and advocates for diversity and equity in academia. Chan’s career reflects a commitment to advancing both scholarly rigor and real-world business challenges.

Patrick T. BrandtView profile

Professor

• Political Dynamics
• Time Series Analysis
• Machine Learning
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Patrick T. Brandt is a Professor of Political Science, Public Policy, and Political Economy at the University of Texas at Dallas , affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences . His work integrates advanced statistical methods with political science, focusing on time series analysis, machine learning, and Bayesian modeling to study political dynamics. His research spans international relations , political economy , terrorist targeting , and conflict forecasting . He specializes in developing novel models for event count time series, including the Bayesian Poisson Vector Autoregression and MS-BVAR packages for R. His NSF-funded projects focus on event data generation and real-time conflict forecasting. Recent publications emphasize domain-specific language models (ConfliBERT variants), graph neural networks for conflict prediction, and machine translation challenges in political text analysis. He maintains the OpenEvent Data Repository and develops software like MSBVAR and PESTS for academic use. Scientific Awards : Robert H. Durr Award for Best Methodology Paper, Midwest Political Science Association (2006)

David C. PosthumusView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cultural Anthropology
• Indigenous Studies
• Ritual Studies
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David C. Posthumus is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at the University of South Dakota. He specializes in Lakota ontology, ritual, and belief systems, blending ethnography with archival research. His work reinterprets Lakota culture through an animist framework inspired by Philippe Descola's theories. Key works include his 2018 monograph All My Relatives , examining Lakota ontology through the lens of mitákuye oyásʾį ('all my relatives'). His research focuses on the transformation of Indigenous spiritual traditions in contemporary America, particularly under post-Fordist societal pressures. He has conducted fieldwork with the Oglala Lakota and collaborates with institutions like the Red Cloud Indian School. During his 2019 visiting professorship at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), he explored intercultural exchanges between Lakota and European Shamanic practices, aligning with host Jun.-Prof. Mirko Uhlig's research on alternative cultural techniques. Posthumus has published widely on Lakota healing, historical relations with neighboring tribes, and environmental ontology. He also organized a workshop for JGU's Graduate School on methodological challenges in cross-cultural studies, emphasizing ethical and practical considerations in ethnographic research.

• American Philosophy
• Pragmatism
• History of Philosophy
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Scott L. Pratt is Professor and Department Head of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. His work spans American philosophy, logic, and Indigenous thought, with a focus on decolonial methodologies and educational philosophy. As co-director of the Central European Pragmatist Forum and PLURILOG research project, he bridges interdisciplinary studies of logic and cultural plurality. Beloit College (BA) University of Minnesota (PhD) His research examines how logic shaped colonization and informs anti-colonial efforts, as seen in his forthcoming book Against Critical Reason . Articles highlight intersections of pragmatism, Indigenous agency, and critiques of Eurocentric epistemologies. Academic leadership includes past roles as Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School. Scientific Awards: 2024 Joseph L. Blau Prize 2022 Inter-American Philosophy Prize Pratt teaches courses on American philosophy, Native American philosophy, and advanced logic. He co-founded the Josiah Royce Society and served as President of the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy, contributing to faculty union organizing at the University of Oregon.

Kathryn L. BraunView profile

Professor

• Community-Based Participatory Research
• Gerontology
• Cancer Research
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Dr. Kathryn L. Braun is Professor of Public Health and Social Work at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, serving as Graduate Chair for the PhD in Community-Based and Translational Research. She leads the federally funded Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders and co-investigates two NIH programs: Ola HAWAII and PIKO, targeting Pacific health disparities. Her educational background includes: DrPH in Health Services Evaluation (University of Hawaii at Manoa) MPH (University of Hawaii at Manoa) BS (University of Michigan) Dr. Braun's research centers on community-based participatory methodologies in gerontology and cancer, with deep focus on Native Hawaiian and indigenous populations. Her work pioneers culturally relevant frameworks for reducing health disparities through qualitative approaches, emphasizing elder care, language reclamation, and traditional knowledge systems. With over 200 publications, she bridges academic research with community action to address systemic inequities. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal consistent themes: culturally adapted geriatric care models for Native Hawaiian elders, indigenous food sovereignty as healing practice, and language reclamation for intergenerational health. These works demonstrate translational research that integrates traditional knowledge with Western health systems, prioritizing community ownership and cultural safety in public health interventions across Pacific contexts. Her honors include: Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching (1998) Peter V. Garrod Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award (2023) Fellowship in the Gerontological Society of America Fellowship in the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education As Graduate Chair, she mentors doctoral candidates in public health methodology while directing significant federal grants. Her NIH-funded centers (Ola HAWAII and PIKO) support community-engaged research capacity building across Pacific Islander communities, with Hā Kūpuna specifically advancing Native Hawaiian elder care through policy advocacy and resource development. Dr. Braun leads the Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center and serves as President of the Active Aging Consortium Asia Pacific, fostering international gerontology networks. Her Peace Corps service in the Philippines and Fulbright in Korea inform her globally engaged approach to indigenous health equity.

Haiyang AiView profile

Associate Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Second Language Acquisition
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Haiyang Ai is an Associate Professor in the Literacy and Second Language Studies program at the University of Cincinnati's School of Education. His research applies corpus linguistics and natural language processing to investigate second language acquisition, writing complexity, and bilingual language processing. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from The Pennsylvania State University (2015), an M.A. in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2006), and a B.A. in English from Shaanxi Normal University (2003). Dr. Ai's research spans corpus linguistics, natural language processing, second language acquisition, and computer-assisted language learning. He specializes in compiling and analyzing native and learner corpora to develop intelligent language learning systems and investigate lexical/syntactic complexity in L2 writing. His methodological approach integrates computational tools with theoretical linguistics to address practical language teaching challenges. His recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on lexical bundles in professional communication, automating complexity measurement in Chinese, speech perception mechanisms in bilinguals, and grammatical puzzles in English learning. These works bridge corpus-based analysis with psycholinguistic experimentation across diverse subfields including morphosyntax, pragmatic competence, and cognitive processing in L2 acquisition. Dr. Ai has secured multiple University of Cincinnati grants including three CECH Faculty Development Grants ($2500 in 2017-2018 for verb-noun collocation research, $2000 in 2016-2017 for corrective feedback tools) and the NCFDD Faculty Success Program ($3250 in 2017), all supporting his development of computational language learning resources.

Cutcha Risling BaldyView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous feminisms
• Decolonization
• California Indian politics & culture
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Cutcha Risling Baldy is an Associate Professor and Program Leader of the Environment & Community Masters Program at California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis. Her work focuses on Indigenous feminisms, decolonization, California Indian politics, environmental justice, and community-based research. She co-directs the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute. Dr. Baldy has received the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award for her contributions to Indigenous education and activism. Her research emphasizes revitalizing Indigenous traditions, particularly through women’s coming-of-age ceremonies and ceremonial practices. She is affiliated with the Native American Studies department and collaborates with the Native Women's Collective. Her articles address topics like Indigenous STEM education, social media activism (#NoDAPL movement analysis), and decolonizing pedagogy. She advocates for integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into academic and community frameworks while challenging colonial policies impacting Indigenous communities. Dr. Baldy’s book We Are Dancing for You explores Native feminisms through the lens of Yurok coming-of-age ceremonies, emphasizing cultural survivance and community knowledge. She also co-leads the Food Sovereignty Lab, advancing Indigenous food systems and ecological stewardship.

Miranda Belarde-LewisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Native American Art Curation
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
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Miranda Belarde-Lewis is an Assistant Professor and the inaugural Jill and Joe McKinstry Endowed Faculty Fellow of Native North American Indigenous Knowledge at the University of Washington’s Information School. As an independent curator, she collaborates with tribal communities, museums, and academic institutions to center Native artists and their work. Her research focuses on Indigenous knowledge systems, Native American art, and cultural heritage preservation. She has curated major exhibitions like Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight and Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery , emphasizing Indigenous sovereignty and storytelling. 2020-present: Curator for Museum of Glass, University of Washington 2017-2021: Curator for Frye Art Museum exhibitions 2018: Co-curator for Nature’s Nations catalog Her publications and exhibitions have earned recognition, including the College Art Association’s 2020 Alfred H. Barr Jr. Award. She is enrolled at Zuni Pueblo and a member of the Tlingit Ta k deintáan Clan.

• Educational Policy
• Comparative Education
• Higher Education Governance
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Stephen Carney is a Professor (MSO) in Educational Studies at Roskilde University's Department of Humanities and Technology, where he has been based for over 20 years. An Australian by birth, he directs his research toward educational policy and comparative education. He serves as a key member of the Learning, Education and Pedagogy (LEAP) Research Center for Problem-Oriented Project Learning and previously served as head of studies for the University's Global Humanities bachelor program from 2018-2024. Carney earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies from the University of Oxford in 2001, following a Master of Science in Educational Governance from the same institution in 1993. His academic journey began with a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from UNSW Australia in 1990 and a Bachelor of Economics from The Australian National University in 1986. His research focuses on policy issues in higher education and schooling systems globally, with particular emphasis on university governance in Denmark and Europe, and school reform in the global south (primarily Nepal, India and western China). Carney has employed both policy analysis and ethnographic methods in his work. In recent years, he has explored methodological issues in education, particularly performative strategies for presenting schooling experiences. He served as president of the Comparative Education Society in Europe (CESE) from 2016-2022, demonstrating his significant standing in the international academic community. Analysis of Carney's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on comparative education, educational policy in a globalized world, and methodological innovations. His work frequently addresses the intersection of educational policy with cultural contexts, particularly examining how global educational trends are adapted in different national settings. A notable recent trend shows increasing attention to indigenous perspectives, reconciliation processes, and southern epistemologies in educational research. Book of the year (Shortlist): Globalization and Education Special Interest Group, Comparative and International Education Society, US (2022) George Bereday Prize for Most outstanding scholarly article published in the Comparative Education Review (2012) George Bereday Prize for Most outstanding scholarly article published in the Comparative Education Review (2009) Carney has served as principal investigator or participant in numerous research projects, including long-term initiatives on micro-credit financed entrepreneurial activities for women in Tanzania, local responses to global education reforms in Nepali primary schools, and comparative studies across Denmark, China and Zambia. His academic citizenship extends to review panels for new Master's programs and academic appointment committees. As an active researcher, he maintains collaborations across multiple countries and has recently engaged as a visiting researcher at the University of Modena Reggio Emilia.

Joseph Patrick GoneView profile

Professor

• Cultural Psychology
• Indigenous Mental Health
• Historical Trauma
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Joseph Patrick Gone is a Professor at Harvard University, holding appointments across multiple schools: Anthropology (Faculty of Arts & Sciences), Global Health and Social Medicine (Harvard Medical School), and Social and Behavioral Sciences (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health). He also serves as Faculty Director of the Harvard University Native American Program. His work focuses on Indigenous mental health, cultural psychology, and addressing systemic inequities in healthcare for Indigenous communities. Gone earned his PhD in clinical-community psychology from the University of Illinois and trained at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. His research includes reimagining mental health services through Indigenous frameworks, such as cultural immersion camps for substance abuse treatment and integrating traditional healing practices into urban clinics. He has authored over 100 publications and been awarded prestigious honors including the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology (2023) and membership in the National Academy of Medicine (2021). Education: BA (Harvard College, 1992), PhD (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001) Key Projects: Culture and Mental Health Research Lab, Blackfeet Cultural Immersion Camp, Urban American Indian Traditional Spirituality Program Awards: 18+ fellowships and awards, including Guggenheim and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recognitions His interdisciplinary work bridges Indigenous knowledge systems with mainstream psychology, advocating for decolonized approaches to mental health. Current initiatives include publishing his great grandfather’s writings on Gros Ventre traditions and advancing culturally responsive treatment models.

Judith MaxwellView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Anthropological Linguistics
• Mayan Languages
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Judith Maxwell is Professor of Anthropology at Tulane University, specializing in linguistic anthropology with primary focus on Mayan languages (Kaqchikel, Chuj, Nahuatl) and discourse analysis. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language revitalization, particularly through the Tunica-Biloxi language project since 2010. Education PhD in Anthropology, University of Chicago (1982) Research Focus : Maxwell investigates discourse structures in Mayan languages regarding artistry canon, cultural constructs, coherence mechanisms, and societal relationships. Her colonial manuscript analysis explores language change in Kaqchikel/Nahuatl, while contemporary work examines bilingual education, language shift, and gender performance across English and Indigenous varieties. She pioneered the revival of Tunica language through community-academic collaboration. Publication Trends : Recent works (2014-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on Mayan language documentation ( Kaqchikel chronicles , Chuj Narratives ), revitalization pedagogy ( Maja'il Kaqchikel ), and sociopolitical dimensions of language ( Mayan Languages and Guatemala Law ). Key themes include decolonizing methodologies, Indigenous knowledge systems, and practical applications for endangered language communities. Advising & Grants : Maxwell leads the Tunica-Biloxi Language Revitalization Project training Tulane students in documentation techniques. Her collaborative model integrates tribal knowledge with academic research, securing sustained community engagement despite specific grant details being unreported. Research Teams : Directs the Tunica-Biloxi collaborative team comprising Tulane students, tribal scholars, and native speakers, developing e-learning tools like the Q'anil Kaqchikel lessons filmed in Guatemala with native instructors.

Susan E. BrennanView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Psycholinguistics
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Susan E. Brennan is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, with joint appointments in Computer Science and an affiliation in Linguistics. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1990) and has been a faculty member since 1990. Her research focuses on the cognitive science of language use, particularly interactive spoken dialogue, eye-tracking as a communication tool, and human-AI interaction. She is also involved in projects exploring how technology interfaces with communication, including speech and language systems. Her academic roles include serving as Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Chair in Psychology. Brennan’s work has been continuously supported by the NSF, totaling over $3.5M in grants. Notable awards include the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship (2003) and the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service (2012). Research interests span the psychology of language, multimodal communication, and the neural basis of dialogue. She has published extensively on topics like common ground in conversation, coordination signals, and the role of gaze in collaborative tasks. Her lab integrates behavioral experiments, eye-tracking, and computational models to study real-world communication dynamics.

Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu GallaView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous Language Revitalization and Reclamation
• Indigenous Literacy and Education
• Decolonizing Methodologies
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Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education, with a cross-appointment in the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies within the Faculty of Arts. Her work centers on Indigenous language revitalization, decolonizing methodologies, and the integration of digital technology in language education and cultural practices, grounded in her Kanaka Hawaiʻi identity and commitment to community-centered approaches. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Linguistics, M.A. in Native American Linguistics, and Ph.D. in Language, Reading and Culture from the University of Arizona, preceded by secondary education at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. She previously served as Program Coordinator for the American Indian Language Development Institute and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language, University of Hawaiʻi Hilo. Galla's research focuses on Indigenous Language Revitalization and Reclamation, Indigenous Literacy and Education, Decolonizing Pedagogies, and the role of digital technology in language preservation, emphasizing community-driven frameworks and traditional cultural practices like hula. Her scholarship bridges academic rigor with community engagement to support Indigenous well-being through language reclamation. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a cohesive trajectory exploring community-centered language revitalization, relational accountability to Indigenous languages, and innovative pedagogical materials. She examines the intersection of language, technology, and cultural practices while advocating for systemic decolonization within academic institutions to create space for Indigenous knowledge systems. Galla has secured funding for significant projects including 'Building Indigenous Language Teacher Proficiency and Fluency for Hawaiian and CHamoru Language Medium Education' and 'Digital Technology Use for First Nations Language Education and Revitalization in British Columbia.' She actively organizes community events such as the 'Living Our Indigenous Languages' workshops at UBC's First Nations Longhouse, fostering collaboration between language advocates, educators, and community members. She maintains strong connections with the First Nations and Endangered Languages Program at UBC and continues collaborative work with the American Indian Language Development Institute, demonstrating sustained commitment to Indigenous language communities across North America and the Pacific.