Magdalena Modrzejewska

Dr. Magdalena Modrzejewska serves as Assistant Professor at Jagiellonian University's Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora within the Faculty of International and Political Studies. Holding a PhD in humanities (history) since 2004, she has conducted research at Boston University (2006), University of Toronto (2010), and University of Michigan (2011-2012) through prestigious fellowships including the Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (2005) and Fulbright Senior Fellowship (2011-2012).

• MA in Political Science (2001) and Cultural Studies/American Studies (2003)
• Visiting Professor at University of Rochester (2010, 2015)
• Member of Polish Society for Canadian Studies (PTBK) and Polish Society for American Studies (PAAS)

Her research traverses 19th-century American anarchism (Josiah Warren studies), Canadian military history (veterans' psychological care evolution), Indigenous rights in North America, and Polish diaspora activities in Canada. Current projects include analyzing Latin American 19th-century labor theory of value and Victoria Woodhull's suffrage activism.

Scientific contributions include monographs on Canadian veterans' care systems (2015), Polish-Canadian community transatlantic solidarity (2022), and chapters examining topics like Canadian multiculturalism, First Nations military participation, and Canadian Rangers history. She coordinates student academic activities at Jagiellonian University's Pedagogical College and participates in research projects through the Faculty Team for Science and Research.