جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laura Ammonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religion and Colonialism
• Early Modern Christianity
• Global Christianity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Ammon is a Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Watauga Residential College at Appalachian State University's Department of Philosophy and Religion. Her research focuses on colonial religious dynamics, particularly the interplay between Aztec and Catholic beliefs in 16th-century Mexico, and the legacy of colonialism on modern understandings of race and religion. She co-authored Religion in Sixteenth-Century Mexico , analyzing religious syncretism in New Spain. Her work also bridges religion with contemporary issues like artificial intelligence ethics and science fiction's portrayal of spirituality. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Claremont Graduate University (2006), an MA from the University of Chicago (undated), and a BA from Webster University (undated). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes public-facing pedagogy, as seen in collaborative publications on innovative classroom strategies. She explores how technology and media shape religious expression, such as analyzing Star Trek's implicit theology and AI's ethical implications in domestic spaces. Her publications span colonial religious history, digital humanities, and interdisciplinary approaches to religion. Notable works include essays on Bartolomé de las Casas' rhetoric and horror literature's sacred dimensions. She actively contributes to academic discourse through book reviews and media engagements, such as podcast discussions on climate change and religion. Laura's research and teaching reflect a commitment to understanding religion's fluidity across time and culture, blending historical rigor with modern societal questions. Her leadership in the Watauga Residential College underscores her dedication to fostering interdisciplinary academic communities.

Andrea Boggioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science and Technology Policy
• Law and Ethics of Biosciences
• Science Diplomacy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrea Boggio serves as Professor of Legal Studies in Bryant University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History and Social Sciences, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in business law, health law, and international law. He is currently on sabbatical for 2025-26 as Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar in Public International Law at Sweden's Lund University, fostering US-Sweden human rights research collaboration. His academic credentials include: JSD, Stanford Law School JSM, Stanford Law School LLD, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Professor Boggio's research pioneers the human right to science framework, examining legal-ethical dimensions of biosciences through lenses of science diplomacy, innovation policy, and global health governance. His seminal 2024 Oxford University Press book The Human Right to Science: History, Development and Normative Content establishes foundational principles for applying human rights law to emerging technologies. Current work investigates gene editing regulation, biobank governance, and scientific freedom during global health emergencies, emphasizing transnational policy coherence and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a critical trajectory connecting international human rights instruments with contemporary scientific challenges, particularly in biotechnology regulation where he advocates for human rights-based approaches over purely ethical frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates increasing focus on operationalizing the right to science through indicator development and model legislation. Key recognitions include: Santander Faculty Research Collaboration Award (2017) Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar (2025-26) Multiple MERIT Awards (2009-2015) Summer Research Stipends (2013-2015) As Associate Editor of Human Reproduction (European Society of Human Reproduction publication) and Journal of Legal Studies Education , he shapes scholarly discourse while serving on the Massachusetts Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Advisory Board, College Board's CLEP Business Law Committee, and as GESDA Foundation consultant. A New York Bar member, he maintains active legal practice alongside academia. His Faculty Fellowship at Bryant's Center for Health and Behavioral Sciences drives interdisciplinary integration of legal perspectives into health sciences research, particularly through science diplomacy initiatives examining how human rights frameworks can guide international scientific collaboration during geopolitical tensions.

Youssef Chouhoudمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Politics
• Democratization
• Religion and Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Youssef Chouhoud is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Christopher Newport University (CNU), affiliated with the Reiff Center for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution. He also serves as a Public Fellow with the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), focusing on religious, racial, and ethnic pluralism in the U.S. His research examines political tolerance, democratic norms, and the role of religiosity in shaping social and political attitudes, with a particular emphasis on Muslim and Arab American communities. Chouhoud holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Southern California (USC), an M.A. in Political Science, and a B.A. in History from Lehigh University. He has received grants and fellowships including the Global Religion Research Initiative's Curriculum Development Grant (2019) and the American Political Science Association's MENA Collaborative Grant (2017). Education: Ph.D., Political Science and International Relations, University of Southern California M.A., Political Science, Lehigh University B.A., History, Lehigh University Research Interests: Comparative political attitudes and behavior Religion, race, and ethnic politics Survey methodology Democratization and political tolerance Awards/Grants: Curriculum Development Grant (2019) MENA Collaborative Grant (2017) Enhanced Research Fellowship (2016) Advising/Grants: Co-authored On the Significance of Religion in Climate Change (2025) Designed surveys for low-incidence populations Labs/Teams: Reiff Center for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution PRRI Public Fellow Program

• Gender and violence in transitional societies
• Post-war conflict and violence
• Gender-based violence
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Mo Hume is a Professor of Latin American Politics at the University of Glasgow's Department of Politics within the School of Political & International Studies. Her research focuses on gender-based violence, post-war conflict dynamics, socio-environmental conflicts, and transitional societies. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in El Salvador and Colombia, collaborating with organizations like Oxfam and SCIAF. Her work explores intersections of gender, violence, and community resilience in post-conflict contexts, with a particular emphasis on Central America and Colombia. Key projects include studies on gender violence prevention campaigns and socio-environmental rights along the Atrato River in Colombia. She has published widely in journals such as Latin American Perspectives and Womens Studies International Forum , as well as authored a monograph on El Salvador's political violence. Recent research includes analyzing grassroots responses to the pandemic in Colombia and exploring socio-environmental impacts of gold mining. Her work often combines feminist theory with interdisciplinary approaches to understand complex conflict dynamics. Prof. Hume has secured grants totaling over £700,000, including projects on sustainable peacebuilding and humanitarian crisis management. She supervises PhD students researching topics such as indigenous resistance to extractivism and gender in transitional justice. She also serves as PGR Convener in the School of Social and Political Sciences and co-convenes the Glasgow Latin American Research Network.

Lori Santosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Art Education
• Cultural Curriculum Development
• Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Arts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lori Santos is an Associate Professor of Art Education at Wichita State University's College of Fine Arts, within the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI). Her work emphasizes inclusive pedagogical practices, encouraging students to engage as community agents through creative projects. She focuses on cultural curriculum development, cross-cultural and indigenous arts, diversity in teacher training, and social justice theories in art education. Her research and teaching span museums, community centers, schools, and universities. She actively participates in national and state art education conferences, including those organized by NAEA and UAEA. Santos' recent scholarship includes a collaborative article in the 2019 Visual Arts journal and a chapter in the 2018 NAEA publication Culturally Sensitive Art Education in a Global World: A Handbook for Teachers . She has received the UAEA Art Education Higher Educator Award for her contributions in Utah, reflecting her impactful work in multicultural and community-driven art education.

Robert Shepherdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Policy Evaluation
• Government Accountability and Transparency
• Public Expenditure and Strategic Reviews
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Shepherd is a faculty member at Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) where he teaches and researches public-sector evaluation, accountability, and Indigenous governance. His recent work concentrates on institutionalizing spending reviews, strengthening internal accountability, and adapting public-administration pedagogy to on-line and crisis environments. Education & Early Awards: PhD studies, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto C.B. MacPherson-Dawson Dissertation Fellowship (2001-02) Doctoral Studies Research Fellowship, University of Toronto (1997-98, 2000-01, 2001-02) Research Interests: Shepherd’s scholarship sits at the intersection of public-policy evaluation and public-management reform. He examines how governments can embed evidence-based spending reviews, monitoring and evaluation units, and internal accountability mechanisms that survive political turnover. A complementary stream explores Indigenous governance, particularly the evaluation of programs designed by and for First Nations communities, with an emphasis on youth engagement and culturally grounded methodologies. Publication Trends: Over 2020-24 he has published extensively on pandemic-era public management, the institutionalization of expenditure reviews in the Canadian federal government, and the challenges of evaluating Indigenous programs. His articles map a trajectory from episodic austerity exercises toward sustained analytic capacity inside government, while simultaneously advocating participatory and decolonizing approaches when evaluating programs in Indigenous contexts. Honours & Awards: SPPA Excellence in Teaching Award (2013-14) C.B. MacPherson-Dawson Dissertation Fellowship (2001-02) Multiple Doctoral Studies Research Fellowships, University of Toronto (1997-98, 2000-01, 2001-02) Graduate Teaching & Program Development: Shepherd has led the design and on-line delivery of graduate evaluation degrees and certificates, including inter-university partnerships aimed at civil servants in the Northwest Territories. His pedagogical research compares student engagement across on-line and blended formats and documents lessons learned from rapid remote teaching during COVID-19. Media & Public Commentary: He is regularly cited in Canadian media on questions of government transparency, accountability lapses, and the need for strategic spending reviews, positioning his research at the centre of contemporary debates on public-service renewal.

Douglas D. Karrowمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE)
• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Douglas D. Karrow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University’s Faculty of Education. His research focuses on Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE) in teacher education, curriculum design, pedagogy, and policy. He integrates continental philosophy, particularly Martin Heidegger’s work, into educational theory and practice. Karrow is affiliated with the EECOM Standing Committee on ESE-Teacher Education and has guest-edited for the Journal of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies. Education: PhD MEd BEd BSc Research Focus: Karrow examines ESE’s role in K-12 education and teacher training, emphasizing curriculum integration and policy analysis. His current projects include a national survey on ESE in Canadian teacher education and an international literature review. He is author of the upcoming book An Ethos of Mystery for Education Theory and Practice , exploring ‘mystery’ as a foundational concept in education. Funding & Grants: Recipient of multiple Research & Development Committee grants for data visualization, book editing, and literature review analysis. 2022: $1,700 for scoping review data analysis. 2019: $2,000 Brock Research Initiative Award for SSHRC application support. Awards & Affiliations: Member: North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Member: Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (ECOom) Member: Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE) Teaching: Leads courses in educational research, curriculum design, and outdoor/environmental education. Supervises graduate students in M.Ed. and PhD programs.

• Social Anthropology
• Environmental Studies
• Political Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Malene Karensdatter Brandshaug is a Research Fellow at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Education and International Studies, affiliated with the Department of International Studies and Interpreting’s Development Studies division. Her current postdoctoral project, Rights of Waters , explores human-environment relations through ethnographic research in Peru and Norway. She contributes to the Riverine Rights project examining legal innovations granting rivers personhood. Education includes a PhD from Gothenburg University's School of Global Studies and an MA from the University of Oslo's Department of Social Anthropology. Her fieldwork spans over a decade with small-scale Andean farmers and current research on Norwegian nature protection. Research focuses on water practices, environmental change, and power dynamics through interdisciplinary lenses including political ecology, STS, and feminist materialism. Key themes include decoloniality, hydrosocial relations, and socio-legal frameworks shaping human-nature interactions. Recent work interrogates water governance challenges in Peru’s highlands and Norway’s emerging legal recognition of natural entities. She examines how infrastructure projects, climate change, and indigenous knowledge intersect with state policies. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Riverine Rights research group at OsloMet, collaborating across anthropology, law, and environmental science disciplines.

• Indigenous Methodologies
• Critical Race Theory in Education
• Higher Education Leadership
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sweeney Windchief is a Professor in the Department of Education at Montana State University, affiliated with the College of Education, Health & Human Development. His work focuses on Indigenous Methodologies, Critical Race Theory in Education, and leadership in tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). He holds a Ed.D. from the University of Utah (2011), M.A. from University of Montana (2004), and B.S. from University of Central Oklahoma (2001). Research interests include racial equity in higher education, Indigenous knowledge systems, and STEM education access for Native American students. He teaches courses like Indigenous Methodologies in Education Research, Critical Race Theory, and Law & Policy in Higher Education. Recent scholarship emphasizes integrating Indigenous knowledge into STEM fields, mentorship programs for Indigenous graduate students, and culturally responsive pedagogy. His work has been published in journals such as AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples and International Journal of Multicultural Education . Award-winning educator, Dr. Windchief has received accolades including the President’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2020) and Outstanding Faculty for Scholarship (2017). He actively contributes to academic service through roles like AERA Distinguished Mentor (2015-2018) and grant reviewer for National Science Foundation initiatives. Key engagement includes designing programs like the Indigenous Mentoring Program in STEM and collaborating on NSF-funded projects to improve diversity in engineering education. His research bridges traditional knowledge systems with contemporary academic practices, advocating for bicultural accountability in education.

Michael Lechugaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latina/o/x Studies
• Communication Studies
• Rhetoric
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Lechuga is an Associate Professor and Interim Co-Chair of the Department of Communication at The University of New Mexico. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Denver (2016) and an M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at El Paso (2007). His research focuses on Latina/o/x Studies, migration, settler colonialism, affect studies, and film studies. He explores how migration control structures and white nationalist ideologies impact migrant communities, with a current emphasis on technology in border security and the governance of alienhood. His book project Alien Affects examines intersections between Hollywood alien invasion films and México/U.S. border security industries. Lechuga’s scholarship bridges communication theory with decolonial frameworks, interrogating how land, borders, and citizenship are rhetorically constructed. His recent work includes critical analyses of decolonization in academia, pedagogical reconnections to land, and the role of land in social movements. He has published widely on migration rhetoric, cinematic citizenship, and the politics of affect in settler colonial contexts. He advises graduate students in the Communication Ph.D. program and contributes to the university’s research groups on communication and journalism. His teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to communication studies, particularly in Latinx futurism and surveillance studies.

Brian J. Godfreyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• urban and regional change
• global cities
• place-making
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brian J. Godfrey is Professor of Geography and Director of Urban Studies at Vassar College, where he has held faculty positions since 1985. He maintains cross-disciplinary affiliations with American Studies, Environmental Studies, Latin American and Latinx Studies, and the Urban Studies Program through the Department of Earth Science and Geography. His academic credentials include: BA from Pomona College MA from University of California, Berkeley PhD from University of California, Berkeley Professor Godfrey's research employs historical geography to examine urban transformation through critical lenses of race, memory, and spatial justice. His work investigates global cities with emphasis on the Americas, analyzing gentrification, ethnic placemaking, environmental justice, and heritage politics. Key methodological approaches include spatial analysis of urban redevelopment patterns and ethnographic studies of public space regulation, particularly in Brazil and U.S. cities. His 2012-2024 publications reveal persistent engagement with racialized urban landscapes and memory politics. Recurring themes include Black historic preservation in New York, environmental justice in Rio's favelas, and heritage circuit development. The scholarship demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of urban political ecology with cultural geography, consistently highlighting power dynamics in place-making processes across the Global North and South. As Director of Urban Studies, Professor Godfrey mentors students through courses like GEOG/INTL/URBS 252 "Cities of the Global South" and GEOG 304 "Senior Seminar." His leadership in program development and student research supervision has shaped Vassar's urban studies curriculum for decades, though specific grant funding details remain unreported in available materials.

Theresa E. Gildnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biological Anthropology
• Parasitic Disease Epidemiology
• Global Health Disparities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Theresa E. Gildner is an Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research focuses on biocultural health determinants, with a particular emphasis on how environmental and lifestyle factors influence disease outcomes. She investigates soil-transmitted helminths among the Shuar of Amazonian Ecuador and leads the Rural Embodiment and Child Health (REACH) Study examining child health in low-resource U.S. regions. She also contributed to the World Health Organization's SAGE study on aging and co-founded the CARE Study on pandemic impacts during pregnancy. Education: B.S., University of Notre Dame (2011); M.S. and Ph.D., University of Oregon (2013, 2018). Research interests include parasitic disease epidemiology, immune function, and the intersection of structural racism with health outcomes. She explores evolutionary mismatch theory and the design of culturally appropriate interventions. Current projects address intestinal inflammation, maternal-child health disparities, and the long-term effects of environmental exposures. Her work emphasizes ethical data-sharing practices and community engagement, particularly with Indigenous populations. Recent findings include associations between lead exposure and urban flooding, and the role of social support in mitigating postpartum mental health challenges during the pandemic. Affiliations include the American Association of Biological Anthropologists and the Human Biology Association. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on global health equity initiatives and has published extensively on topics ranging from helminth immunology to pandemic reproductive health impacts.

• Contemplative Education
• Eco-Justice Pedagogy
• Sustainability and Environmental Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jing Lin is a faculty member in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland's College of Education. Her work focuses on transformative education integrating contemplative practices, Daoist philosophy, and ecological awareness. She explores themes of interconnectedness, sustainability, and equity through pedagogical innovation. Research Interests: Prof. Lin's scholarship bridges Eastern philosophies with modern educational challenges. Core areas include eco-justice pedagogy, virtue cultivation through Daoist principles, and reimagining education to address global crises like climate change and social inequity. She emphasizes love-based education, intercultural collaboration, and the integration of science with spiritual inquiry. Publications Trends: Recent work highlights contemplative practices as pathways to planetary healing, critiques anthropocentric educational frameworks, and advocates for decolonizing higher education. Her articles often blend interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., quantum physics, neuroscience) with spiritual traditions to propose holistic educational models. Awards: No specific awards listed, but her contributions are recognized through frequent publication in transformative education fields. Advising/Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided in current materials. Her focus appears centered on research and conceptual frameworks rather than applied grant-funded projects. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Harriet Tubman Department's research initiatives, particularly the Indigenous Futures Lab and D.C. Queer Studies projects. Collaborates internationally on eco-justice and contemplative education networks.

Diana E. Marshمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Archival Science
• Decolonizing Heritage
• Digital Curation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Diana E. Marsh is an Assistant Professor of Archives and Digital Curation in the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, and an affiliate faculty in the Department of Anthropology. Her research focuses on how new technologies and decolonizing movements reshape heritage institutions’ engagement with communities. She examines ethical stewardship, Indigenous access to archives, and organizational change in colonial repositories. Her work combines qualitative and ethnographic methods, with projects at institutions like the Smithsonian’s National Anthropological Archives and the American Philosophical Society. Dr. Marsh holds a PhD in Anthropology (Museum Anthropology) from the University of British Columbia, an MPhil in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge, and a BFA in Visual Arts from Rutgers University. She actively acknowledges Indigenous land sovereignty and collaborates with communities to address colonial legacies. Her research interests include information justice, technology ethics, and cultural rights. She leads initiatives like the Center for Archival Futures (CAFe) and focuses on projects such as Transforming Indigenous Archival Search and Building a Sustainable Future for Anthropology’s Archives . Her 2019 book From Extinct Monsters to Deep Time explores the history of Smithsonian fossil exhibits. Her articles address reparative description, Indigenous sovereignty, and ethical digital practices. She emphasizes collaborative approaches to decolonize archives, advocating for Indigenous-led frameworks and equitable access.

Bernadette Hyland-Woodمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Public Data Policy
• Digital Communications
• Data Ethics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bernadette Hyland-Wood is a Lecturer in the School of Communication at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a Research Fellow at QUT's Centre for Data Science. She serves as an Affiliated Investigator in the Computational Communication and Culture Program within QUT's Digital Media Research Centre and is a chief investigator in the QUT Digital Media Research Centre. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours equivalent) in Computational Linguistics from UCLA, followed by a PhD in Policy and Governance from the University of Queensland in 2021. Dr. Hyland-Wood's research focuses on: Public data policy and digital communications during crisis situations Data ethics, AI governance, and organizational behavior in data-driven environments Responsible data science and deployment of generative AI technologies Indigenous Data Sovereignty and ethical considerations in AI development Science and technology policy with applications in health data infrastructure Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of data, policy, and public communication, particularly during periods of societal disruption. Recent publications reveal an increasing focus on AI governance frameworks, Indigenous perspectives on technology, and regulatory compliance in emerging technological landscapes. Her research has evolved from foundational work on open government data to more complex analyses of AI ecosystems and their societal implications. Dr. Hyland-Wood has received recognition through media features in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Radio New Zealand. Her expertise has been sought for high-level policy contributions, including chairing the W3C Government Linked Data Working Group and authoring influential publications on crisis communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professional highlights include: Founding four tech startups in Australia and the U.S., two of which were acquired by major companies Serving as professional CEO of a semantic technology spin-out from MIT Co-founding Women in Technology (WiT) Australia in 1997, now Australia's largest professional networking organization supporting women in digital technologies Two decades of involvement in Open Source Software projects and W3C data standards development Leadership in international initiatives on data exchange standards to support digital research and evidence-based policymaking Dr. Hyland-Wood's career bridges academia, industry, and policy, emphasizing applied research and knowledge translation to ensure responsible AI and data-driven decision-making. Her work contributes to multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to quality education, industry innovation, and reduced inequalities.