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Jennifer V. Evans is a Professor of History at Carleton University. She holds a B.A. from McGill University, an M.A. from Simon Fraser University, and a Ph.D. from SUNY Binghamton. Her research focuses on queer German history, visual culture, and the intersection of sexuality with memory and space. She leads the SSHRC-funded 'Populist Publics' project analyzing digital misinformation and has held fellowships from institutions like the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Royal Society of Canada.
Her major works include Queer Life After Fascism (2023) and Life Among the Ruins (2011), exploring post-war queer subcultures and photographic ethics. She co-edited Queer Cities, Queer Cultures (2013) and authored groundbreaking articles on Nazi-era sexuality and digital Holocaust memory. Evans supervises graduate students in transnational German history and collaborates internationally on projects like the 'George Mosse Lectures.'
- Education: B.A. McGill, M.A. Simon Fraser, Ph.D. SUNY Binghamton
- Awards: Konrad Adenauer Prize (2023), SSHRC Insight Grants (2019, 2013, 2003), Royal Society Membership (2016)
- Key Projects: 'Populist Publics' (social media analysis), 'A Short History of Drag' (2026 Mosse Lectures)
Her teaching spans undergraduate courses on authoritarianism and graduate seminars on social theory. She mentors over 20 doctoral and master's students, many recognized with university awards. Evans' work bridges visual culture and queer historiography, emphasizing ethical engagement with marginalized histories.
