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Tiffany Thompson (she/her) is a social historian specializing in twentieth-century Irish and British history, particularly the Troubles in Northern Ireland. She serves as a Teaching Assistant (T.A.) and Instructor of Record at Boston College, where she teaches courses such as Modern History I/II. Her academic background includes an M.A. from Columbia University (2018) and a B.A. from the University of California, Irvine (2016). Her research focuses on gendered experiences of displacement, migration, and violence during the Troubles, as detailed in her doctoral dissertation. She has held numerous prestigious fellowships and awards, including the 2023 John & Pat Hume Foundation Fellowship and the Donald J. White Teaching Excellence Award.
- Education:
- M.A., European History, Politics & Society, Columbia University (2018)
- B.A., History, University of California, Irvine (2016)
Research Interests: Her work examines women’s roles in conflict, refugee crises, and diaspora movements. Key themes include civil rights activism, gender politics, and the intersection of media and memory. She has explored Bernadette Devlin McAliskey’s legacy in Northern Ireland’s civil rights movement, particularly her role in Bloody Sunday’s memory.
Awards:
- John & Pat Hume Foundation Fellowship (2023)
- Donald J. White Teaching Excellence Award (2023)
- Hibernian Research Award (2023)
- Anne Owen Weekes Prize (2022)
Teaching & Advising: Advised by Prof. Robert Savage, she has taught multiple courses and served as a grader. Her teaching excellence has been recognized through fellowships and awards.
