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Michael Lechugaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latina/o/x Studies
• Communication Studies
• Rhetoric
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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
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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.

Lisa Kerrمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Criminal Law
• Sentencing Policy
• Prisoner Rights
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Lisa Kerr is an Associate Professor at Queen's University's Faculty of Law, specializing in criminal law, sentencing, and prison law. She serves as Director of the Criminal Law Group at Queen's Law and actively participates in strategic litigation through the Queen's Prison Law Clinic. Education: JSD and LLM from New York University, JD from University of British Columbia, BA from Simon Fraser University. Key Roles: Trudeau Scholar, Executive Committee Member of the Surveillance Studies Centre, board member of BC Civil Liberties Association. Her research focuses on sentencing policy, prisoner rights, solitary confinement abolition, and decriminalization of sex work. She advocates for systemic reforms through litigation and public engagement, with notable contributions to cases addressing solitary confinement and Indigenous incarceration disparities. Recent publications analyze constitutional limits on punishment severity, Gladue principles for Indigenous sentencing, and pandemic impacts on prison conditions. She frequently publishes opinion pieces in major newspapers, critiquing punitive policies and advocating for humane legal frameworks. Awards: Trudeau Scholarship (NYU). Grants: Contributed to SSHRC-funded Surveillance Studies Centre projects.

Theresa E. Gildnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biological Anthropology
• Parasitic Disease Epidemiology
• Global Health Disparities
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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
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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
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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.

Analia Albujaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Psychology
• Racial Identity
• Biculturalism
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Analia Albuja is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology and Applied Psychology departments at Northeastern University, affiliated with the Bouve College of Health Sciences. She directs the Belonging and Social Identities Lab (BASIL), focusing on identity integration among multiracial/bicultural individuals and societal perceptions of such groups. Her research combines experimental, longitudinal, and data analysis methodologies to explore topics like racial categorization, discrimination, and health outcomes for understudied populations. Research Focus: Dr. Albuja’s work addresses how individuals navigate multiple identities in a society that often enforces rigid categorization. Key questions include the psychological impact of identity denial, societal attitudes toward multiracial groups, and developmental aspects of identity integration. Her lab also emphasizes diversifying academia through inclusive research practices. Key Contributions: She has published extensively on biracial identity perception, discrimination attribution, and intersectional stigma. Recent work includes studies on paternal involvement in parenting, college roommate diversity effects, and policies addressing multiracial stigma. Her research often bridges developmental, social, and health psychology. Affiliations & Roles: In addition to teaching at Northeastern, she is a Science Fellow in the psychology department and contributes to initiatives promoting academic diversity. Her lab is located at Nightingale Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

Henry Stobartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Indigenous Music of the Bolivian Andes
• Cultural Politics of Heritage
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Professor Henry Stobart is a leading ethnomusicologist at the Department of Music, Royal Holloway, University of London , where he has worked since 1999. He founded the UK Latin American Music Seminar and served as co-editor of Ethnomusicology Forum (2019-22). His work spans the Bolivian Andes, focusing on music’s intersection with agriculture, social production, and heritage politics. Research Interests : Musical ethnography of Quechua-speaking communities Cultural politics of heritage and intellectual property Indigenous music video production and media piracy Music and environmental sustainability Applied ethnomusicology in social development Scientific Awards : ACLS Collaborative Fellowship (2015-16) Teaching Contributions : Courses include Introduction to World Music , Music of the Andes , and Techniques in Ethnomusicology . He also directs an Andean band and promotes Early Music performance.

Maryam Khalidمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Governance
• International Relations
• Security Studies
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Maryam Khalid is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Curriculum and Learning at Macquarie University's Faculty of Arts. She previously led the Bachelor of International Studies program and focuses on integrative education strategies that bridge academia, industry, and global governance. Her work emphasizes building student agency and fostering cross-sectoral collaborations with organizations like UNEP and multinational corporations. Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research explores global governance, security dynamics, climate policy, and the intersection of gender/race with international relations. Current projects address climate change mitigation frameworks, liberal international system discourses, and Islamic finance as an alternative risk model post-2008 crisis. Awards: Recipient of teaching commendations (2014, 2015) and the 2024 Faculty of Arts Educational Leadership Award for AI-enhanced learning initiatives. Teaching & Projects: Supervises PhD/MRes students and teaches courses on global politics, international relations, human rights law, and cultural studies. Leads projects on Middle East politics, pedagogical innovation, and online curriculum development.

• Indigenous Health
• Historical Trauma
• Community-Led Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Reakeeta Smallwood is a proud Gamilaroi woman and Senior Lecturer at the Susan Wakil Nursing and Midwifery School, University of Sydney. With a background in nursing through the NSW Health Aboriginal Cadetship program, she focuses on Indigenous research paradigms, historical trauma, and community-led health initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. PhD from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on historical trauma and resilience in Aboriginal youth Recipient of Jumbunna Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship (UTS) Advocate for Aboriginal knowledge systems in healthcare and research Her research spans Indigenous health equity, strength-based approaches, cultural safety, and cardiovascular disease prevention. Recent projects include the Strait from the Heart cardiovascular initiative and the Fishheart river restoration collaboration with Barkindji Elders. She employs yarning, poetic inquiry, and arts-informed methods to center community voices. Her 15 most recent publications (2025-2019) address historical trauma, stroke recovery, cultural safety, and cardiovascular health. Themes include qualitative research, Indigenous health equity, and decolonizing methodologies, with sub-fields focusing on Aboriginal youth, community-led interventions, and land-based healing. Jumbunna Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2020-2023) UTS Student Research Intensive Scheme (2023) She mentors Aboriginal researchers and emphasizes co-learning, cultural determinants of health, and ethical practices. Her work intersects nursing, midwifery, and Indigenous policy, aiming to transform healthcare systems through Aboriginal-led praxis.

• Postcolonial Literature
• Transcolonial Studies
• Maghrebi Studies
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Olivia C Harrison is Professor of French and Italian at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College, with additional appointments in Comparative Literature, Middle East Studies, and American Studies & Ethnicity. Her research focuses on transcolonial connections between the Maghreb, Palestine, and global decolonial movements. Ph.D. in French and Comparative Literature from Columbia University (2010) M.Phil. in French and Comparative Literature (2007) M.A. in French (2005) B.A. in French and Linguistics from Oxford University (2002) Research expertise spans: Transcolonial studies linking North Africa, Middle East, and postcolonial France Palestinian question in Maghrebi literature and French antiracist movements Critical race theory in Beur/banlieue cultural production Colonial memory in France-Algeria relations Translation as decolonial practice Key publications include: Natives Against Nativism (2023) on antiracist movements in France Transcolonial Maghreb (2016) analyzing Palestine representations Co-editor of Souffles-Anfas: A Critical Anthology (2016) She has received prestigious awards including: USC Zumberge Individual Research Grant (2013-14) ASHSS Grant Writing Mentorship (2013-14) FLAS Fellowship in Arabic (2005-06) Current research investigates French far-right appropriation of antiracist discourse through the lens of 'The White Minority' concept.

David Silkenatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American History
• Civil War Era Studies
• Environmental History
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David Silkenat is the Richard J. Milbauer Chair in Southern History at the University of Florida. A historian specializing in the American South and the long Civil War era, his work integrates social, cultural, environmental, political, and military history. He previously held roles as Professor of United States History at the University of Edinburgh (2013–2024) and Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University (2008–2013). Silkenat’s research has been recognized with prestigious awards, including finalist nominations for the Frederick Douglass Prize and Abraham Lincoln Prize, as well as the North Caroliniana Society Book Prize for multiple works. His academic contributions extend to editorial roles for journals like the Journal of the Civil War Era and leadership as Chair of the Scottish Association for the Study of America (2018–2022). Silkenat’s scholarship emphasizes the environmental dimensions of slavery, surrender practices during the Civil War, and the intersection of history with digital media, particularly in video games. His recent book Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South (2022) redefines understandings of slavery’s ecological impact. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Silkenat’s publications span monographs, journal articles, and edited volumes, with a focus on interpreting Civil War history through modern lenses, including gaming, memory studies, and public historiography. His work bridges academic and popular audiences, offering critical analyses of how historical narratives are constructed and contested in contemporary culture.

Geoff Childsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropological Demography
• Tibetan Societies
• Migration Studies
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Geoff Childs is a Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Anthropology. He holds a PhD from Indiana University. His research bridges anthropology and demography, focusing on Tibetan communities in Nepal, China, and India. He investigates demographic trends, migration, family strategies, and adaptation to rapid development. Education: PhD in Anthropology and Tibetan Studies from Indiana University (2001). Research interests include: Interdisciplinary methods combining quantitative demography and qualitative ethnography. Demographic transitions in Tibetan societies, including fertility, migration, and aging. Impact of development policies on highland communities. Key projects include: Long-term fieldwork in Nubri, Nepal, since 1995, supported by NSF, Fulbright, and others. Collaborative research on elderly well-being in Tibet with Melvyn Goldstein and Puchung Wangdui. Studies on Yartsa Gunbu (cordyceps) harvesting and its socioeconomic impacts. Publications span books and peer-reviewed articles, including Tibetan Diary (2004) and From a Trickle to a Torrent (2018). His work frequently explores themes of cultural preservation, migration, and development. Grants and collaborations include funding from NSF, Wenner-Gren, and co-PI roles with institutions like Case Western Reserve University and the Tibet Academy of Social Sciences. Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams studying highland adaptation, including projects on genetics and reproduction in high-altitude populations with Cynthia Beall and Sienna Craig.

Gerda Wielanderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Studies
• Religious Studies
• Cultural Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gerda Wielander is a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Westminster's School of Humanities, serving as Director of the Contemporary China Centre and REF Lead for Modern Languages and Linguistics. She previously held leadership roles including Associate Head of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (2018-2024) and Head of the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures (2013-2018). Her research explores the intersection of personal/spiritual life with China's sociopolitical context, focusing on religious thought, happiness discourse, and public visual culture. She co-leads a project on Chinese soft power in Uzbekistan and advocates open-access publishing as editor of the cultural china series and British Journal of Chinese Studies .