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Fileve Palmer-Stahlman serves as an Adjunct Professor (part-time) in the Social and Behavioral Sciences department within Alfred State College's School of Applied Technology, teaching GLST 2113: Global Perspectives. Previously, she held academic appointments at Purdue University, Ivy Tech Community College, and Indiana University Bloomington across anthropology, humanities, and American studies disciplines.
Education:
- Doctorate in Anthropology - Indiana University Bloomington
- Master of Arts - Lehman College - CUNY
- Bachelor of Arts - City College - CUNY
Her research centers on cultural anthropology with emphases on gender/sexuality studies, race formation, and identity politics in post-apartheid South Africa. She employs visual anthropology methodologies to examine Coloured youth identity, representation, and the sociopolitical dimensions of race. Her work bridges anthropological theory with community engagement through Rotary Club presentations across South Africa and the United States.
Her 2016 publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach: 'Racialism and Representation in the Rainbow Nation' analyzes South African identity politics through anthropological and sociological lenses, while her environmental anthropology instructor guide advances pedagogical approaches to sustainability education. Both works reflect her commitment to decolonizing knowledge production and applied anthropological practice.
Scientific Awards:
- Purdue University Department of Anthropology Excellence in Teaching Award (2016)
- Fulbright-Hays Dissertation Fellowship (2011)
- Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship (2010)
- Ford Minority Dissertation Fellowship Honorable Mention (2012/2013)
- Women in Science Conference 2nd Prize (2012)
- Multiple Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowships for isiZulu (2007-2008)
- Fulbright Group Project Abroad Scholarship (2008)
- Skomp Predissertation Research Grant (2009)
- New York City Teaching Fellowship (2001-2003)
Dr. Palmer-Stahlman has secured significant research funding including Fulbright and Ford fellowships for South African fieldwork focused on post-apartheid identity formation. Her community-engaged scholarship extends through Rotary Club lectures across KwaZulu-Natal province and presentations at institutions like the Mathers Museum of World Cultures. She maintains active service through Americorps Vista programs and yoga instruction while mentoring students through critical thinking courses on topics like Hurricane Katrina's cultural impact.
