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James Haile IIIView profile

Professor

• Continental Philosophy
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Literature
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James Haile III is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Rhode Island, with research interests intersecting Continental philosophy, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Literature, Philosophy of Place, Africana Philosophy, and Philosophy of Race. His work focuses on the intersection of 20th-century American and African American literature with Existentialism, particularly examining figures like Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, and James Baldwin. His research spans black aesthetics , with a focus on contemporary genre aesthetics of hip hop, and the philosophical implications of jazz through Adorno and Sartre. He has explored the philosophy of place and nature through Wright's lens, Baldwin's language and religion, and Douglass's existentialism. Notable awards include the 2025 Hugh J. Silverman Book Prize, URI Philosophy Ebbs Fellowship (2024-2026), and the 2022 College of Arts and Sciences Research Excellence Award. His publications analyze themes of freedom, identity, and cultural critique, with a focus on African American literature and philosophy.

Jerome CopulskyView profile

Research Fellow

• Modern Western Religious Thought
• Political Theory
• Church/State Issues
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Jerome Copulsky is a Research Fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs and scholar in residence at Georgetown University's Department of Philosophy and Religion within the College of Arts & Sciences. His academic work focuses on modern Western religious thought, political theory, and church/state issues in the American context. Dr. Copulsky earned his B.A. from Wesleyan University, M.F.A. from Columbia University, and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. His research explores the complex relationship between religion and politics in American history, with particular attention to religious critics of liberal democracy throughout American history. His scholarly interests include Modern Western Religious Thought Political Theory and Theology American Religious History Church/State Relations Religious Pluralism Conservatism and Liberalism Studies His publications span academic journals like the Journal of the American Academy of Religion and Political Theology , as well as popular outlets including The Atlantic and Christian Science Monitor . His 2024 book American Heretics: Religious Adversaries of Liberal Order examines historical religious critiques of American liberal democracy from Church of England loyalists through contemporary Christian nationalists and post-liberals. His recent work analyzes evolving perspectives on human rights within American conservative thought, particularly in the Trump era, and explores the theological underpinnings of contemporary political movements. Among his notable recognitions is the American Academy of Religion/Luce Fellowship. From 2016-2017, he served as senior advisor at the U.S. Department of State's Office of Religion and Global Affairs. His academic contributions include co-directing "Uncivil Religion: January 6, 2021," a digital resource created through collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History and the University of Alabama's Department of Religious Studies. His work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement on pressing issues of religion and politics in contemporary America.

Laura PittmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Developmental Psychopathology
• Family Processes
• Child and Adolescent Psychology
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Laura Pittman, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Northern Illinois University. She co-directs the Clinical Training program and leads the Family and Development in Context Lab, which examines how family processes and contextual factors influence child and adolescent development. Research Focus: Developmental psychopathology, family dynamics, pandemic stress, disaster recovery, and cultural contexts in child psychology. Students: Mentors graduate researchers including Chynna Dubuclet, Jessica Philip, Natalia Zielinski, Lauren Hauck, and Sophie Zolinski. Key Contributions: Investigates grandparent involvement, parenting stress, racial socialization, and trauma resilience mechanisms. The lab engages in interdisciplinary research linking family systems to mental health outcomes and trains future psychologists in clinical and developmental domains.

Nicole Mitchell GanttView profile

Professor

• Afrofuturism
• Jazz
• Experimental Music
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Nicole Mitchell Gantt is a Professor of Composition & Computer Technologies at the University of Virginia , celebrated for her pioneering work in Afrofuturism , Experimental Jazz , and Intercultural Collaboration . Her career spans over two decades as a flutist, composer, and educator , blending science fiction narratives with Black cultural legacy . United States Artist Fellow (2020) Doris Duke Artist Award (2012) Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (2011) Downbeat Magazine/Critics Poll Top Flutist (2010–2022) Her research and creative practice explores: Mythological and ancestral storytelling in sound Integration of Octavia Butler’s Earthseed philosophy Human-computer musical dialogue via systems like VIVO Reimagining social structures through speculative composition Expanding the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) legacy Key projects include: Mandorla Awakening II: Emerging Worlds (2017) - MCA Chicago commission EarthSeed (2020) - Octavia Butler-inspired sonic manifesto Medusae (2022) - Human-AI improvisation experiment Bamako*Chicago Sound System (2024) - Malian-American sonic fusion

• Economic Geography
• Urban political economy
• Global value chains
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Tu Lan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of New Hampshire, specializing in economic geography with a focus on China's integration into the global economy. Her research examines industrial restructuring, transnational migration, and urban political economy through case studies in China, Italy, and the United States. She teaches core geography courses including Global Trade, GIS Fundamentals, and regional studies of China. Her educational background includes: B.S. in Geography from Peking University M.S. in Geoinformation Science from Chinese University of Hong Kong Ph.D. in Geography from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dr. Lan's research program centers on global value chains, innovation systems, and spatial inequalities. She investigates how Chinese firms navigate international markets, the racialization of Chinese students in U.S. higher education, and state-driven innovation policies in urban China. Her methodological approach combines spatial data analysis with social theory to explore transnational economic phenomena, particularly in apparel manufacturing networks between China and Italy. Recent work critically examines the 'local venture state' concept in Chinese urban development. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) China's innovation policies and state capitalism, (2) transnational migration patterns focused on Chinese communities in Italy and the U.S., and (3) industrial restructuring in global value chains. These threads consistently employ economic geography frameworks while addressing contemporary geopolitical tensions, with increasing attention to racialization processes in educational contexts and state-led financialization mechanisms. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Lan secured research funding through two significant projects: 'Pathway to Prosperity or Education Inc.?' (2019), investigating transnational educational partnerships funded by UNH Global Education Center and University of New Hampshire, and 'Mapping Global Educational Pathway' examining Chinese undergraduate experiences at UNH. Her extensive teaching portfolio across 15+ courses since 2015—including GIS, World Regions, and China-focused seminars—demonstrates active engagement in student mentorship though specific advisees are not listed. No dedicated laboratories or formal research teams are mentioned in her profile, though her collaborative publications suggest networked research partnerships particularly with Italian institutions studying Sino-Italian economic relations.

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Racial and Ethnic Studies
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Dr Waqas Tufail is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University. His work bridges academic research, activism, and policy critique, focusing on the intersections of race, crime, and policing. Key research areas include: Racialisation of crime and anti-racism Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism Critical policing studies Media representation of criminality Decolonising criminology His research on the racialised framing of UK 'grooming gang' scandals has had significant policy impact, notably influencing a 2020 Home Office report. He co-founded the Northern Police Monitoring Project, a grassroots initiative addressing police harassment. Current supervised doctoral research explores the far-right's impact on ethnic minority perceptions of Britishness. Waqas collaborates with international human rights organisations and contributes to public discourse through media commentary.

Michael A. GoodmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Higher Education
• Student Affairs
• Educational Leadership and Policy
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Michael A. Goodman is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, College of Liberal Arts. His research explores student governance, sorority/fraternity life (SFL), and crises in education, emphasizing equity, justice, and LGBTQ+ issues. He also serves as a Faculty Affiliate in the Center for Women's and Gender Studies. B.A. in Organizational Communication, University of Central Oklahoma M.S. in Education (Higher Education and Student Affairs), Indiana University Ph.D. in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy (concentration: Student Affairs), University of Maryland, College Park Goodman’s research bridges student governance, SFL, and educational crises, with particular attention to queer student experiences and social justice. His work interrogates neoliberalism in student leadership, racial equity, and the transition from student government to public office. Recent publications focus on crisis management, antiracist practices, and digital communication in SFL. His articles analyze themes such as graduate student labor exploitation, queer representation in governance, and social media’s role in racial justice. Awards include the Maxine Foreman Zarrow Endowed Faculty Fellowship, TACUSPA’s Faculty Member of the Year, and grants for crisis-related research. Goodman also serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice , with affiliations in LGBTQ+ advocacy and student affairs professional development.

Samantha PintoView profile

Professor

• Feminist Theory
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• African American and African Diaspora Literature
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Samantha Pinto is Professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin, with affiliations in African & African Diaspora Studies and the Center for Women's & Gender Studies. She directed the UT Humanities Institute (2022-2025) and co-edits the Black Feminism on the Edge book series. Her work bridges feminist theory, African diaspora studies, and the history of science. Education: PhD from UCLA Previous Affiliation: Georgetown University (Associate Professor of English and African American Studies) Pinto's research interrogates how African diasporic women reconfigure race, gender, and human rights through cultural production. Her scholarship spans Difficult Diasporas (2013 William Sanders Scarborough Prize) and Infamous Bodies (2020 Duke UP, shortlisted for ASAP book prize), with current work on Inside the Body of Black Feminism (2026) and mobile reproductive health projects. Recent publications analyze antebellum sexual violence, Black celebrity aesthetics, and intersectional science. Articles appear in Signs , Meridians , and Early American Literature . She has received NEH and NHC fellowships and co-edited special journal issues on topics like 'Feminism's Bad Objects.' Scientific Awards: MLA William Sanders Scarborough Prize (2013) ASAP Book Prize Shortlist (2021) Choice Book Selection (2021) Her teaching includes courses on Race/Gender/Science, 19th/20th Century US Literature, and Women's & Gender Studies. Pinto's methodological approach combines transnational feminism, literary analysis, and interdisciplinary humanities.

• Housing Policy
• Public Finance
• Political Sociology
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Isaac William Martin serves as the Jeri-Ann and Gary E. Jacobs Professor of Social Science in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of California San Diego's Division of Social Sciences. He founded and chaired the department from 2019 to 2025. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of California Berkeley M.A. in Sociology, University of California Berkeley B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology, Carleton College Martin's research focuses on housing policy , public finance , and the political sociology of inequality . His work examines how tax policies shape social structures, with particular attention to property tax revolts, municipal finance, and housing crises. He employs historical-comparative methods to analyze fiscal citizenship and wealth distribution. His 15 most recent publications reveal consistent engagement with taxation politics (35%), urban displacement (25%), and institutional development (20%). Key trends include longitudinal analysis of American fiscal policy, cross-national comparisons of tax resistance movements, and critical examinations of housing market failures. Martin's scholarly recognition includes: American Sociological Association Book Award Pacific Sociological Association Book Award Social Science History Association Book Award His editorial service spans prestigious journals including the American Journal of Sociology and Contemporary Sociology . Media coverage of his research in The New Yorker and Washington Post demonstrates public impact. Martin's teaching excellence has been recognized with four UCSD awards, reflecting his commitment to mentoring across undergraduate and graduate levels.

Terry-Ann CraigieView profile

Associate Professor

• Labor Economics
• Mass Incarceration
• Inequality
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Terry-Ann Craigie is an Associate Professor of Economics at Smith College, focusing on labor economics, mass incarceration, and inequality. She teaches courses on statistics, econometrics, race and policy, and the economics of discrimination. Ph.D. and M.A. from Michigan State University B.A. from Stockton University Her research examines the economic impacts of mass incarceration, racial disparities in criminal justice, and family structure effects on child outcomes. She employs quasi-experimental models and triple-difference estimation in her studies. Recent publications include: Temperature effects on convictions in India (2023) School suspension reforms in Rhode Island (2022) Mandatory minimum sentencing disparities (2021) Ban the Box employment policies (2020) Her work has been published in Economics: Faculty Publications , with methodological expertise in quantitative analysis and policy evaluation.

Aaron TeoView profile

Lecturer

• Educational Sociology
• Critical Pedagogy
• Migration Studies
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Aaron Teo is a Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Education . As a Sociologist of Education , he serves as Convenor for the Australian Association for Research in Education Social Justice Special Interest Group and Queensland Convenor for the Asian Australian Alliance . His work intersects with the Challenging Racism Project and Australian Human Rights Commission's anti-racism initiatives , earning recognition through the 2023 Carolyn Baker Memorial Prize and 2024 State Library of Queensland John Oxley Honorary Fellowship . PhD in Sociology of Education (2024, University of Queensland) Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education (2014, University of Queensland) Teo's research examines raced and gendered subjectivities of migrant teachers from 'Asian' backgrounds in Australian education, focusing on critical pedagogies that deconstruct whiteness in classrooms. His methodological expertise lies in critical autoethnography , exploring intersections of migration, racism, sexism, and multiculturalism through reflexive inquiry. Recent publications analyze anti-Asian racism post-pandemic , pedagogical paradoxes in ethnoburb schools, and global antiracism frameworks . He advocates for structural racism education in schools, emphasizing safe classroom spaces and teacher training to address systemic inequities. Scientific Awards: 2023 Carolyn Baker Memorial Prize 2024 State Library of Queensland John Oxley Honorary Fellow Teo collaborates with the Australian Human Rights Commission and leads initiatives through the Asian Australian Alliance , promoting racial literacy and allyship. His work challenges internalized racism and advocates for First Nations sovereignty as foundational to dismantling white supremacy in education systems.

Lisa EatonView profile

Professor

• Health and Well-being Development Across the Lifespan
• Advanced Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences
• Ecological Approaches to Disease Prevention
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Lisa Eaton is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on health and well-being development across the lifespan, advanced quantitative methods for social sciences, ecological approaches to disease prevention, health disparities interventions, and community-based programs. She holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut (2009) and completed a Post Doctoral Fellowship at Yale University (2010). Education: PhD, University of Connecticut (2009) Post Doctoral Fellowship, Yale University (2010) Dr. Eaton’s recent publications emphasize HIV prevention, stigma reduction, health disparities among sexual and gender minorities, mental health, and intersectional approaches to public health challenges. She explores topics such as PrEP uptake, syndemic theory, structural stigma, and the impact of social determinants on biomedical outcomes. Her work often employs advanced statistical methods like latent profile analysis and geometric intersectional stigma scales. Her articles highlight interventions addressing HIV prevention among Black and Hispanic/Latino populations, including studies on medication adherence, substance use interactions, and the effects of stigma on healthcare engagement. She also investigates broader public health issues like the anti-vaccination movement, pandemic-related healthcare disruptions, and LGBTQ+ youth well-being. Dr. Eaton can be contacted via email at lisa.eaton@uconn.edu .

Angelica DuranView profile

Professor

• Comparative Literature
• Disability Studies
• Religious Studies
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Angelica Duran is a Professor of English, Comparative Literature, and Religious Studies at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in Critical Disability Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2000), an M.A. (1988) and B.A. (1987) from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research spans 16th–21st century comparative literature, focusing on English and Spanish traditions, religious studies, disability studies, and translation theory. She has published extensively on Milton, including monographs and edited volumes exploring his global reception, visual adaptations, and pedagogical applications. Her recent publications examine Milton’s transnational influence, the role of prosthetic sign systems in literary interpretation, and intersections of disability, movement, and theological discourse. She bridges early modern and contemporary analyses, addressing issues of translation, cultural adaptation, and digital humanities. Duran has received two Irene Samuel Memorial Awards for her edited volumes Milton in Translation (2017) and Milton Across Borders and Media (2023). She serves on editorial boards and academic committees, including the Renaissance Society of America's Conference Chair (2022–27). As a comparative literature scholar, she connects European, American, and global traditions, emphasizing religious, diasporic, and pedagogical dimensions. Her work explores how texts traverse ideological, physical, and disciplinary boundaries.

Steven MillerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Statistics
• Machine Learning
• International Conflict
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Dr. Steven Miller serves as a Senior Lecturer and Docent at Stockholm University 's Department of Economic History and International Relations. His research investigates the intersection of international conflict and political behavior through statistical analysis and machine learning methodologies. His recent work focuses on constructing comprehensive datasets like the Militarized Interstate Events (MIE) dataset and Militarized Interstate Confrontation (MIC) dataset , both covering 1816-2014 with innovative fatality estimation and dyadic conflict modeling. He also developed the {peacesciencer} R package for peace science data creation. NSF-funded research featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post Specializes in conflict evolution, territorial threats, and authoritarian belief adoption Contributes to quantitative methodology in political science through open-source tools

Verena BernardiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cultural Studies
• Popular Culture
• Television Studies
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Dr. Verena Bernardi is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Administrator at Saarland University’s Department of English, joining in 2010. She serves as Assistant to the Head of Department and specializes in interdisciplinary research spanning television, culture, and Gothic studies. Research focuses: Cultural Studies (North America), Vampire Studies, Critical Fandom Studies, Scottish Studies. Key publications: Co-edited Covid-19 in Film and Television (2024), All Around Monstrous (2019), and author of studies on True Blood , The Originals , and transmedia Gothic narratives. Her work examines how television constructs identity, hospitality, and power dynamics through supernatural genres. She has presented at international conferences including PCA/ACA and Tropics of the Imagination. Dr. Bernardi teaches advanced English linguistics, oral expression, and vocabulary courses, maintaining open office hours for student engagement.