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Dr. Pia Nordblom is a Researcher in History at the Department of History, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2003. Her academic journey includes a doctorate from Heidelberg University (1995) and research roles at Heidelberg University (1996–2002). She has held visiting positions at Middelbury College (USA, 2012–2013) and the University of Jyväskylä (2022). Her research focuses on the history of Rhineland-Palatinate, Palatinate regional history since the 19th century, economic history, borderland living environments, and resistance studies. Nordblom has contributed to numerous collaborative projects, including the DFG Research Group 2973 (2022–2023) on women’s academicization. She is the author/ editor of works such as *Breaking Free: Academicization of Female Professions* (2024) and *Transformationen, Krisen, Zukunftserwartungen* (2021). Her publications span studies on Franco-German relations, Nazi-era wine policies, and transnational resistance movements.
**Education**:
- 1980–1986: Studied History, Political Science, and Philosophy at Universities of Heidelberg and Mainz
- 1989–1990: Research Associate at Johann Gottfried Herder Institute, Marburg
- 1995: Doctorate, University of Heidelberg
**Research Interests**: Combines regional history with transnational themes, emphasizing border studies, economic dynamics, and resistance narratives. Her work explores intersections between politics, culture, and social structures in 19th–20th century Europe.
**Grants & Projects**: Led the *Handbuch der Geschichte von Rheinland-Pfalz* (2007–2012), contributed to the *DFG Research Group 2973*, and collaborated on international studies linking Rhineland-Palatinate’s economic history with global contexts.
**Labs/Teams**: Active in interdisciplinary research groups examining gender, education, and regional development. Serves as a key member of the *Parents and Children in War* research cluster, analyzing military youth education in WWI.
