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Patricia S. Buck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Bates College, College of Arts and Sciences. She is based in Pettengill Hall, Room 302, and can be reached at pbuck@bates.edu. Her work bridges academic scholarship and community engagement, with a focus on humanitarian and gendered dimensions of education.
Research Interests:
- Educational Anthropology
- Gender and Education
- Forced Migration and Education
- Humanitarian Aid Policy
- Ethnographic Research Methods
- Cultural Change
Her research explores how cultural identities are shaped through schooling, particularly among displaced populations. She employs ethnographic and narrative approaches to examine how educational policies impact gendered experiences in refugee and post-colonial contexts. Her work contributes to decolonizing educational frameworks and advocating for marginalized learners.
The recent publications and forthcoming works reflect a strong trend in global education, migration, and equity. Her scholarship consistently engages with interdisciplinary themes, linking anthropology, policy, and pedagogy to understand how education can function as a tool for transformation in humanitarian settings.
Professional and Community Engagement:
- Co-founder and President of Matawi Inc., supporting refugee girls’ and women’s education
- Former Educational Programs Consultant to CARE Canada
- Teaches courses such as Globalization and Education, Gender Issues in Education, and Ethnographic Approaches to Schooling
She is affiliated with the Harward Center at Bates College, contributing to community-engaged learning initiatives. While no personal scientific awards are listed, her organizational leadership and scholarly contributions reflect significant impact. She advises on educational programming and policy, particularly in international and humanitarian contexts.
Laboratories and Teams:
Patricia Buck collaborates with interdisciplinary research teams and community organizations. Through Matawi Inc. and partnerships with international NGOs, she leads initiatives focused on equitable education access. At Bates, she works within the Education department and contributes to the broader liberal arts mission through engaged scholarship.
