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Marnie Thomson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Fort Lewis College, located in Durango, Colorado. She previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Washington and Lee University during the 2017–2018 academic year. Her academic background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder (2016), an MA in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago (2006), and a BA in Anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis (2004).
- BA Anthropology, 2004 – Washington University in St. Louis
- MA Social Sciences, 2006 – University of Chicago
- PhD Doctor of Philosophy, 2016 – University of Colorado Boulder
Her research lies at the intersection of cultural and political anthropology, with a strong focus on the dynamics of humanitarian intervention, particularly in border regions between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Her work engages deeply with questions of sovereignty, displacement, and transnational aid governance.
While no publications are listed in the provided text, her research trajectory suggests a thematic emphasis on ethnographic studies of humanitarianism, refugee mobility, and the political economy of aid in Central and East Africa. These themes are likely explored through long-term fieldwork and critical theoretical frameworks.
She has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided content.
Marnie Thomson has advised students at the graduate level, having completed her PhD under the supervision of Carole McGranahan. While no current advisees are listed, she is likely mentoring undergraduate and potentially graduate-level researchers at Fort Lewis College, particularly in anthropology and sociology. There is no mention of specific grants, but her research focus suggests eligibility for funding from organizations supporting anthropological and African studies.
There is no information available about specific labs or research teams she leads or participates in.
