Duana Fullwiley is a Professor of Anthropology at Stanford University, specializing in the intersection of social identities, health outcomes, and scientific narratives. Her work spans postcolonial genetic science, environmental resource scarcity, and migration studies. Research Areas: Genetics and Identity, Global Health Politics, Environmental Conflict, Race, Migration, and Creative Writing. Affiliation: Department of Anthropology, Stanford University. Research Interests focus on how genetic technologies shape understandings of race and ethnicity, the political economy of health, and the role of environmental scarcity in migration. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Senegal, France, Spain, the U.S., and across the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. Key Awards : 2024 Diana Forsythe Prize (American Anthropological Association) 2024 C. Wright Mills Award (Society for the Study of Social Problems) 2011 Amaury Talbot Prize (Royal Anthropological Institute) 2014 Robert B. Textor Prize (American Anthropological Association) Funding from the National Science Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Social Science Research Council, and other prestigious institutions supported her work.
University of California, Los AngelesUnited States
Margaret Shih is the Neil H. Jacoby Chair in Management and a professor of management and organizations at UCLA Anderson School of Management. On July 1, 2025, she was appointed the school's interim dean. She has been a faculty member at UCLA Anderson since 2008 and previously served on the faculty at the University of Michigan for eight years and worked at the RAND Corporation. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Social Psychology from Harvard University and a B.A. in Psychology with honors from Stanford University. Professor Shih's research focuses on the effects of diversity in organizations, particularly examining social identity and the psychological effects of stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and stigma in organizational contexts. Her work spans organizational behavior, social psychology, and diversity studies, with significant contributions to understanding how identity affects workplace dynamics, leadership, and decision-making. She has recently published research on the influence of political polarization on perceptions of threats to democracy. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent exploration of how individuals navigate multiple identities in organizational settings, with particular attention to colorblind diversity policies, stereotype activation mechanisms, and strategies for reducing stigma in workplaces. Her research has evolved from foundational work on stereotype boost effects to more complex examinations of multiracial identity and organizational inclusion strategies. 2017 La Force Award for Leadership 2017 Niedorf Decade Teaching Award 2011 Fulbright Award 2006 Literature, Sciences and Arts Class of 1934 Memorial Teaching Award, University of Michigan 2006 Literature, Sciences and Arts Award for Educational Excellence, University of Michigan 2005 Outstanding Scholar Honor, National Science Council, Taiwan 2003 Martin E.P. Seligman Award for Outstanding Dissertation Research in Positive Psychology 1998-1999 Certificate of Distinction in Teaching, Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University Professor Shih has received substantial research funding from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, John Templeton Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Her administrative roles have included serving as Management and Organizations department chair, deputy dean of academic affairs (where she recruited five new ladder faculty and updated Anderson bylaws), and faculty special advisor in the UCLA Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She serves on the executive committee for the International Society for Self and Identity and is a consulting editor for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Her laboratory work and research teams focus on understanding how systems contribute to different types of inequities and how bureaucratic obstacles impede equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. She has been instrumental in developing frameworks for identity management strategies in organizational contexts and examining how political polarization affects workplace dynamics.
Rebecca Herman is an Associate Professor in the History Department at the University of California, Berkeley. As a historian of the Americas, her research spans environmental politics, US military basing in Latin America during World War II, and transnational environmental organizing in decolonizing contexts. Current research: Antarctic governance and sovereignty in international borderless zones Secondary research: Latin American engagement with sustainable development and global environmentalism in the 1980s-90s Her work examines tensions between national sovereignty and global governance, particularly through case studies involving Argentina, Chile, and Panama. She is writing a book analyzing competing visions for Antarctica's future resource management in the context of decolonization. 50% of her recent publications focus on Latin American environmental politics, including a 2024 Environmental History article on Greenpeace's Buenos Aires office and a 2024 chapter exploring colonial legacies in Antarctic governance. Other works analyze US-Latin America relations during World War II and Cold War-era global governance frameworks. National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship American Society for Environmental History Fellowship Hellman Fellows Program Fellowship Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Bernath Scholarly Article Prize Honorable Mention Benenson Award in the Arts Lewis Hine Documentary Fellowship She received her PhD in History (2014) and MA in History (2010) from UC Berkeley, following a BA in Literature & History and Spanish from Duke University (2008). Prior to academia, she worked in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Boston on documentary and translation projects. Her research has been supported by fellowships from Social Science Research Council, Smithsonian Institution, and Council on Library and Information Resources.
Dr. Laura B. Balzer is an Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the University of California, Berkeley. Her work focuses on causal inference, machine learning, and addressing methodological challenges in both randomized trials and observational studies, particularly in global health contexts. She leads collaborations in East Africa, focusing on HIV elimination and community health in rural regions. Her research emphasizes translating academic findings into real-world impact. Education: PhD in Biostatistics, UC Berkeley (2015) MPhil in Computational Biology, University of Cambridge (2009) BS in Applied Mathematics, University of Vermont (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Balzer’s work addresses causal inference in complex settings, including semi-parametric methods, measurement challenges, and dependence structures. Her global health projects target HIV prevention, tuberculosis transmission, and hypertension management in sub-Saharan Africa. She designs interventions like the SEARCH Dynamic Choice model, which offers flexible HIV prevention options, and evaluates community health worker programs. Publications highlight her contributions to HIV/AIDS research, including studies on PrEP uptake, viral suppression in adolescents, and tuberculosis-HIV co-infection. Methodologically, she advances causal inference frameworks to handle missing data and clustered designs. Awards: While no specific awards are listed, her work has been funded by initiatives like the SEARCH trials, reflecting its scientific and public health significance. Advising & Grants: Balzer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in Uganda and Kenya, focusing on translational research. Her grants support interventions linking statistical innovation to healthcare delivery improvements in resource-limited settings. Labs/Teams: Her research is embedded within global health partnerships, particularly within the SEARCH trials network, which integrates biostatistics with clinical and community-based implementation.
Angel Hsing-Chi Hwang is an Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and a core faculty member at the USC Center for AI in Society . Her research focuses on the societal impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on work practices, with a particular emphasis on human-AI interaction (HAII), digital mental health, and the future of work. She holds a PhD in Communication from Cornell University with a concentration in Human-Computer Interaction and completed postdoctoral training at the Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science . Research Interests: Human-AI collaboration and ethical design Sociotechnical consequences of AI deployment at scale AI in healthcare systems and mental health services Creative processes and AI empowerment in professional domains Methods for scalable AI impact assessment Online labor markets and AI-driven work transformations Recent Work: Her publications explore topics such as the integration of AI in mental healthcare ecosystems, gender dynamics in AI-mediated teams, and the ethical implications of generative AI in creative industries. She actively engages with industry through collaborations with Microsoft Research, Google Research, and other tech institutions. Affiliations & Activities: Organizing workshops on AI disclosure, ownership, and accountability (CHIWORK 2025) Contributing to conferences like ACM CHI and ICWSM Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on AI ethics and policy initiatives
Kathryn Olmsted is a Professor of History at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. She has held roles including Interim Chair of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (2018–June 2023) and Chair of the History Department (2013–2016). Her academic journey includes a B.A. from Stanford University (1985) and a Ph.D. in History from UC Davis (1993). Her research focuses on U.S. political and cultural history since World War I, with specialties in conspiracy theories, government secrecy, espionage, and anticommunism. Notable works include Real Enemies (2009), Right Out of California (2015), and The Newspaper Axis (2022). Her publications consistently bridge historical analysis with contemporary relevance, examining topics like media influence on Hitler's rise, the roots of modern conservatism in California business networks, and the interplay between government conspiracies and public paranoia. Awarded multiple fellowships (including from Cambridge University and UC Davis) and teaching accolades, Olmsted has taught courses ranging from 20th-century America to California history. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding power structures and societal narratives.
Grace Sanders Johnson is an Associate Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in modern Caribbean history, transnational feminisms, oral history, and environmental humanities. Her affiliations include the Center for Africana Studies. She is currently on leave for the 2024-2025 academic year. Her research explores African diasporic studies and Latin American history, emphasizing gendered historical narratives. She has received prestigious fellowships including from the Ford Foundation and Schomburg Center, supporting her archival work in Haiti and beyond.
Robert Cohen is a Professor of Social Studies Education at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. He is also an affiliated member of NYU's History Department. His work bridges historical scholarship with educational practice, emphasizing critical engagement in teaching U.S. history and fostering dialogue between teachers and historians. His research focuses on politics, higher education, and social protest in twentieth-century America, particularly student activism in the 1960s and intersections between historical narratives and classroom pedagogy. He has co-authored and co-edited works on Howard Zinn, Mario Savio, Emma Goldman, and the Free Speech Movement, reflecting his commitment to exploring radical thought and its societal impact. Cohen's publications highlight trends in integrating historical debates into social studies curricula and examining the role of protest movements in shaping American institutions. His collaborations with scholars such as Maeva Marcus, Sonia Murrow, and David J. Snyder underscore interdisciplinary and community-driven approaches. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. In advising and grants, Cohen focuses on curriculum development and teacher-historian partnerships, though specific grants or advisee names are not listed. His affiliation with Steinhardt School and History Department positions him at the intersection of education policy and historical analysis. While no specific labs or teams are noted, his research aligns with NYU's broader initiatives in social studies education and historical scholarship.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States
Gary Marks is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) and a Part-Time Professor at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Political Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he holds the Burton Craige Professorship. He also serves as a Research Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the EUI. Marks received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University and has held visiting professorships and fellowships at institutions such as VU Amsterdam, the Free University of Berlin, and the Hoover Institution. His research focuses on comparative politics, multilevel governance, European integration, and international organization. Notable contributions include his postfunctionalist theory of governance, detailed in works like Multi-Level Governance and European Integration (2001) and A Theory of International Organization (2019). He has been awarded prestigious honors, including the Humboldt Research Prize (2010), the Daniel Elazar Federalism Scholar Award (2017), and the Martha Derthick Award (2023) for his influential scholarship. Marks co-founded the UNC Center for European Studies (1994) and the EU Center of Excellence (1998). He currently co-leads an ERC Advanced Grant (TRANSNATIONAL) investigating political polarization in Western societies. His recent research explores education-based political cleavages, transnational governance, and the implications of crises like the pandemic on solidarity and policy responses. Awards: Humboldt Research Prize, Martha Derthick Award, Daniel Elazar Award, Honorary Doctorate from Maastricht University (2024) Grants: €2.5M ERC Advanced Grant (2010–2015), Current ERC Grant on Political Polarization (2021–2026) Labs/Teams: Transnational Lab at EUI, Chapel Hill Expert Survey (CHES) project Marks’ work bridges academic and policy circles, with datasets like the CHES providing foundational insights into global governance and political dynamics.
Lindsey Rose Bullinger is an Associate Professor in the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology and Associate Director of the Health Economics and Policy Innovation Collaborative (HEPIC). She holds affiliations with Georgia Policy Labs at Georgia State University, the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities at the University of Notre Dame, and the Children's Pediatric Research Alliance at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Her research focuses on public policies affecting child and family health, particularly among low-income populations, with emphases on child maltreatment prevention, opioid policy, healthcare access, and economic interventions. Education: Ph.D. from Indiana University’s O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (Bloomington), MPA from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, and a bachelor's degree from Miami University (Ohio). Research interests include the ACA Medicaid expansions, minimum wage impacts, cash transfer programs, and the intersection of social policy with child welfare systems. She has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Health Economics and Health Affairs, and her work has been funded by organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FORE, and the Spencer Foundation. Dr. Bullinger serves as Co-Editor for the Journal of Policy Analysis & Management and Consulting Editor for Child Maltreatment. Her recent articles examine paid family leave effects, Medicaid coverage, and opioid treatment program impacts on child well-being.
John Marshall serves as the Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University. His research spans early modern British and British imperial history, European cultural and intellectual history, and the history of political thought. Research focuses on seventeenth-century England, particularly arguments for religious toleration and political thought during the Enlightenment. Major publications analyze John Locke's philosophical contributions and religious intolerance in early modern Europe. Current projects examine London's political, religious, and cultural history (1640-1700), Islamic toleration concepts, and George Keith's transnational intellectual networks. Professor Marshall supervises graduate research on diverse topics including Reformation ideology, English colonization of Ireland, melancholy in moral thought, female alliances in imperial contexts, atheism debates, gender and republicanism, and propaganda during Queen Mary I's reign.
Egor Lazarev is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Yale University. Previously, he held positions at the University of Toronto (2018-2019) and was a Harvard Academy Scholar (2019-2020). His research focuses on law, state-building, and conflict in post-Soviet regions, particularly Chechnya and Crimea, emphasizing legal pluralism and societal resilience. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University (2018) with a dissertation titled Laws in Conflict: Legacies of War and Legal Pluralism in Chechnya . His work examines how state and non-state legal systems interact in conflict-affected societies, with a focus on gender dynamics and post-war governance. Key publications include the award-winning book State-Building as Lawfare (Cambridge UP, 2023), which analyzes Chechen legal systems post-war, and articles in World Politics and Political Science Research & Methods . Recipient of the 2024 Gaddis Smith Book Prize for State-Building as Lawfare . Recipient of multiple APSA awards for dissertation fieldwork and research on gender and religion in politics. Research funded through fellowships from the United States Institute of Peace and Yale’s Order, Conflict, and Violence Program. Teaching expertise includes post-Soviet politics, political violence, and qualitative research methods. He has advised numerous collaborative projects on conflict legacies and legal systems in Eurasia.
Gail Lewis is Visiting Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Yale University and Reader Emerita at Birkbeck College. Her scholarship examines black feminism, intersectionality, psychoanalysis, welfare state, and racialised-gendered experience through feminist and anti-racist frameworks. As a founder of Britain's Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent and Brixton Black Women's Group, her academic work is informed by decades of activism. She explores themes of identity formation, power dynamics, and social justice through interdisciplinary approaches.
Alexandra Straub is a Research Associate at the World History Center and Adjunct Professor in the History Department at the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a PhD in History from Temple University (2020) and specializes in environmental history, focusing on intersections of gender, technology, and non-human nature. Education: PhD in History, Temple University, 2020 Research Interests: Explores women's interactions with water and environmental technology, emphasizing gendered labor, racial justice, and American capitalist consumption patterns. Her current manuscript examines chemical/mechanical water softening's socio-technical history. Recent work analyzes the gendered and racial dimensions of domestic water use in US history. Publications: Highlighted by Environmental History (2022) for groundbreaking analysis of water politics. Writing trends focus on techno-scientific systems through intersectional lenses. Affiliations: Active in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program, combining interdisciplinary approaches to historical inquiry.
Karen Leick is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Professional Writing at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Department of English. Her research focuses on literary modernism, digital humanities, and media studies, with emphasis on the intersection of modernist writers with mainstream culture and media. Leick’s major publications include Gertrude Stein and the Making of an American Celebrity (Routledge, 2009) and Modernism on File: Writers, Artists, and the FBI, 1920-1950 (Palgrave, 2008). She is currently working on a digital humanities project analyzing American poetry anthologies (1910-1950) and a biography of poet Mary Carolyn Davies (under contract with SUNY Press). Her work explores how modernist figures like Stein were portrayed in popular media, revealing the deep entanglement between avant-garde art and mass culture. Leick teaches courses in literature, professional writing, and first-year writing. Her research has been published in venues such as Modernism/modernity and Journal of Modern Periodical Studies , addressing topics ranging from FBI surveillance of artists to the cultural role of little magazines. Her recent projects include exploring digital methodologies for literary analysis and examining media panics around childhood through works like Parents, Media and Panic Through the Years (2018). Leick’s interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional literary scholarship with emerging digital humanities practices.
