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Naomi Moland is a Lecturer at the School of International Service at American University. She holds a Ph.D. from New York University, an M.Ed. from Arizona State University, and a B.A. from Tufts University. Her academic appointments include teaching SIS-628 Advanced Topics in International Communication, SIS-899 Doctoral Dissertation, and SISU-205 Intercultural Communication for both Spring and Fall 2025 semesters.
- Ph.D., New York University
- M.Ed., Arizona State University
- B.A., Tufts University
Her research centers on two key questions: how ideologies circulate globally and are localized in different contexts, and how governments and international actors use education and media to build peace. Moland investigates these through case studies of international Sesame Street productions and the cultural dynamics of global LGBTQ rights movements. Her work examines complex issues surrounding multicultural education in conflict-affected societies, particularly Nigeria's Sesame Square.
Moland's notable publication is her book "Can Big Bird Fight Terrorism? Children's Television and Globalized Multicultural Education" (2019, Oxford University Press), which explores how Sesame Square attempts to promote peaceful coexistence in Nigeria despite ethno-religious tensions. Her research has been published in Comparative Education Review, Urban Education, and Global Education Review, with themes focusing on cultural translation of educational content and soft power approaches to peacebuilding.
- Co-founder and Vice Chair of SOGIE SIG, Comparative and International Education Society
- Former Co-chair of International Issues Committee, Council on Anthropology and Education
- Published op-eds in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Hawaii Tribune-Herald, and The New York Daily News
- Interviewed by Voice of America
- Research on "Book Deserts" profiled by The Atlantic and The Washington Post
Moland actively contributes to academic discourse through her writing for foundations on educational initiatives and media commentary. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in international development and peacebuilding efforts, particularly examining how children's media can serve as tools for promoting tolerance in divided societies.
