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Jennifer C Post is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona School of Music, where she joined in January 2014. Her expertise spans ethnomusicology and South Asian studies with a focus on music's relationship to ecological systems and sustainability. She has previously taught at Middlebury College and the New Zealand School of Music, and curated collections for the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology and South Asian Studies, University of Minnesota
- M.A. in Ethnomusicology and South Asian Studies, University of Minnesota
- M.S. in Information Science, Simmons College
Research Interests:
- Music and Environmental Sustainability
- Cultural Heritage in Central Asia (Mongolia)
- Gender and Music
- Music and Politics
- Musical Instruments and Cultural Ecology
- Soundscapes and Community Resilience
Dr. Post investigates how musical practices intertwine with ecological systems, particularly in Central Asian pastoral communities. Her work examines music's role in cultural adaptation to environmental change and preservation of intangible heritage through field studies in Mongolia and surrounding regions.
Publication Trends:
Her 2017-2024 publications consistently explore music-ecology intersections with geographic focus on Mongolia and Central Asia. Key themes include climate change impacts on pastoral soundscapes, traditional instrument making within ecological contexts, and music's contribution to biodiversity conservation. She frequently employs interdisciplinary approaches combining ethnomusicology with environmental science.
Scientific Awards:
- No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text.
Advising and Grants:
- No information on student advising or research grants was provided.
