Yoko Nakamura

Yoko Nakamura, PhD, is a Teaching Consultant (International Programs) at Carnegie Mellon University's Eberly Center, appointed in 2023. She holds a BA in International Economics and International Politics from the American University of Paris and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Iowa, where her research focused on migration and human rights. Her professional roles include supporting teaching initiatives in course design, active learning, and early career faculty development.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in International Economics & International Politics, American University of Paris
• Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Iowa

Research & Teaching Interests: Yoko specializes in inclusive and equitable pedagogical practices, particularly universal design for learning and reflective teaching methodologies. She also maintains scholarly focus on migration studies and human rights, integrating these themes into her work supporting educators.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee records highlighted in the text.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Eberly Center’s initiatives in teaching excellence and international programs.