جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Andrea Dyrnessمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education Policy
• Citizenship Studies
• Transnational Migration
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Andrea Dyrness is an Associate Professor in the Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice department at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with Anthropology and Ethnic Studies. Her research focuses on transnational Latinx and Caribbean communities, citizenship formation, and social justice education. She has conducted fieldwork in the U.S., El Salvador, Spain, and Denmark, emphasizing participatory methods. PhD in Social and Cultural Studies in Education (University of California, Berkeley) MA and B.A. in Anthropology/Educational Studies (UC Berkeley and Brown University) Her work explores how marginalized youth navigate citizenship across borders, with a focus on critical consciousness and activism. Recent projects include the Cultural Mentoring Program at CU, fostering critical consciousness among Latinx students. She co-authored Border Thinking: Latinx Youth Decolonizing Citizenship , recognized with the 2020 Outstanding Book Award. Teaching includes qualitative methods, anthropology of education, and transnational education policies. She serves as Faculty Director of CU’s Cultural Mentoring Program and is a NEPC Fellow. Key Awards: 2020 Outstanding Book Award (AAA’s Council on Anthropology & Education) Her advocacy extends through service roles like Board Member of the Strachan Foundation (since 2001), supporting Central American education initiatives.

Alicia Re Cruzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration Studies
• Indigenous Studies
• Transnationalism
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Alicia Re Cruz is a full Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Texas (UNT), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . She holds leadership roles including Founding Member of La Colectiva mentoring team and member of the LMAS executive board. Previously, she served as Chair of the Anthropology Department (2007–2011) and Director of the Women's and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies Programs (2016–2021). Her research focuses on migration, indigenous Maya communities, transnationalism, applied anthropology, and emergency anthropology, with collaborations spanning international institutions like CSIC (Spain), DIALOG (Canada), and UQROO (Mexico). Education: Doctorado en Antropología Social y Cultural, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1996) Ph.D. in Anthropology, State University of New York at Albany (1992) M.A. in Anthropology, SUNY Albany (1987) B.A. in Geografía e Historia (Etnología y Antropología de América), Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1985) Research Interests: Alicia’s work centers on migration dynamics, particularly among Maya communities in Yucatán, and its impact on identity, gender, and education. She pioneered Emergency Anthropology , addressing urgent social issues like human trafficking and asylum seeker support. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates border studies, applied methodologies, and community-based interventions. Grants & Collaborations: Recent grants include the Wenner-Gren Foundation’s Engaged Anthropology and World Epistemologies (2016) and UNT’s Rural Sustainability Workshop (2015). She has co-led projects with NGOs on VAWA, human trafficking, and asylum clinics. Awards: UNT Foundation Eminent Professor Award (2021) Bridge Builder Award (2005) Martha Nichols Award for Outstanding Achievement (1999) Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches courses like Migrants and Refugees , Mayan Culture , and Borderlands Studies . Leads an online applied anthropology program and has mentored numerous graduate students in anthropology and behavioral analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in La Colectiva mentoring group and collaborates with international academic networks in applied anthropology and community development.

Nicole Caswellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emotion and Affect
• Writing Assessment
• Writing Center Theory
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Nicole Caswell is a Professor in the English Department at East Carolina University, directing the University Writing Center. She specializes in rhetoric and composition, focusing on writing assessment, queer methodologies, and emotional labor in academic spaces. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing social justice and equity in writing education. Educational Background: B.S., Kent State University M.A., Ball State University Ph.D., Kent State University Research Interests: Emotion and affect in writing practices Queer possibilities in writing assessment Writing center administration as emotional labor Anti-racist praxis in academic spaces Notable Awards: 2017 International Writing Center Outstanding Book Award 2024 CCCC Lavender Rhetorics Award Teaching & Advising: Directs the University Writing Center Teaches graduate/undergraduate courses in writing studies, research methods, and composition pedagogy Professional Contributions: Authored/co-authored key texts on writing center administration and queer assessment frameworks Advances critical methodologies addressing structural inequities in writing education

• Legal History
• Russian Imperial History
• Post-Soviet Society
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefan B. Kirmse is a Senior Research Fellow and research coordinator at the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) in Berlin, leading the ERC Consolidator Grant project "In Pursuit of Legality and Justice: Minority Struggles in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union" (2023–2028). His career spans institutions like Hokkaido University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and the Forum Transregionale Studien Berlin. Education: Habilitation in Modern History (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2017–2018) PhD in Development Studies (SOAS, University of London, 2003–2009) M.Phil. in Russian and East European Studies (St. Antony’s College, Oxford, 2001–2003) B.A. in European Studies (Trinity College, University of Dublin, 1997–2001) Research Interests focus on legal history in imperial and post-imperial contexts, particularly minority struggles for justice in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. His projects examine blood libel trials, bride kidnapping practices, and legal pluralism in Central Asia and the Caucasus. He analyzes how legal systems interacted with cultural diversity and colonial governance. Scientific Awards: 3-year Research Student Fellowship (SOAS, 2003) Julian Kamensky Prize for Spoken Russian (Trinity College Dublin, 2001) 5-year Non-Foundation Scholarship (Trinity College Dublin, 1999) Advising: Supervises PhD candidates on topics like Azerbaijani women’s secular identity, Soviet resettlement policies in the Caucasus, and political activism in Cold War Afghanistan. He also mentors students on globalization in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Emily Van Alstمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Indigenous Archaeology
• Rock Art Studies
• Gender Studies
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Emily Van Alst is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the Program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Center for Native American Research and Collaboration. She holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University and is an enrolled member of the Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians. Her research focuses on Indigenous archaeology, particularly Lakota women’s relationships with rock art in the Northwest Plains, emphasizing cultural and environmental landscapes, traditional ecological knowledge, and community-engaged methodologies. She employs ethnographic interviews, cultural mapping, and TEK approaches, advocating for Indigenous-led heritage preservation. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology, Indiana University. Research interests include Indigenous women’s roles in rock art creation, archaeological ethics, decolonization in anthropology, and the intersection of art and activism. She has conducted fieldwork in Spain, Peru, Japan, and across the U.S., including Alaska and the Northwest Plains. Courses taught include Introduction to Anthropology, Art and Society, and Indigenous Research Methods. Publications (selected): Includes co-edited volumes on Indigenizing archaeology methods and articles on rock art as Indigenous knowledge, ethical frameworks in global indigenous archaeologies, and Indigenous futurisms through beadwork.

Monica Russel y Rodriguezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Cultural Anthropology
• Latinx Studies
• Feminist Theory
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Mónica Russel y Rodríguez is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology and the Latina and Latino Studies Program at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from UCLA (1995) and a bachelor's degree from Yale University. Her research focuses on cultural anthropology, Latinx Studies, feminist theory, and borderland studies, with a particular emphasis on Chicana feminist perspectives, mixed-race identities, and Latinx representation in academia and media. She has held leadership roles including Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Dean for Teaching-Track Faculty, and Interim Director of the Latina and Latino Studies Program. Dr. Russel y Rodríguez has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including influential works on ethnographic praxis, Chicana feminist theory, and the intersection of gender and race. Her activism centers on women's health and reproductive rights for marginalized Latinas. She has received fellowships from the Ford and Danforth Foundations and grants from the National Science Foundation. Education: PhD, UCLA (Cultural Anthropology, 1995); BA, Yale University (Anthropology) Awards: Ford Foundation Fellowship, Danforth Foundation Fellowship, NSF Grant Her current projects explore decolonial methodologies in ethnography and the role of contingent faculty in academic diversity initiatives. She advises faculty for the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Program and mentors emerging scholars in Latinx Studies.

• Digital Media and Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Education Technology
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Roderic Crooks is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, within the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. His work critically examines the intersection of technology, education, and race, focusing on how digital tools perpetuate systemic inequities in marginalized communities. Crooks holds a Ph.D. in Information Studies from UCLA, an M.L.I.S. from UCLA, and an M.F.A. in Fiction from the University of Iowa. Education: Ph.D., Information Studies (UCLA); M.L.I.S., Informatics (UCLA); M.F.A., Fiction (University of Iowa) Affiliations: Donald Bren School of Informatics, UC Irvine; CoLED Collaboratory (UCSD); NSF-funded research teams His research explores data-driven edtech’s role in reproducing racial inequality, as detailed in his book Access Is Capture (UC Press, 2024). Key themes include surveillance in urban schools, the commodification of educational data, and grassroots data activism. He advocates for community-driven tech solutions that center marginalized voices. Crooks’ grants include a National Science Foundation award (2019-2022) for studying public uses of data dashboards. His awards reflect recognition for research excellence in critical tech studies, including the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship. He actively collaborates with community organizers to develop equitable tech policies and has advised on projects like the Meta-Metadata initiative analyzing provenance data. He leads the Department of Informatics’ efforts in curriculum design, service on admissions committees, and organizing departmental seminars. His work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing participatory methods to combat algorithmic bias and data extraction in minoritized communities.

Adrienne Rooneyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Visual and Material Culture
• Decolonization Studies
• Caribbean Artistic Practices
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Adrienne Rooney is an Assistant Professor of Visual and Material Culture at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities). She holds a PhD in Art History from Rice University (2023), with certificates in African and African American Studies and Critical Theory. Her research examines the intersections of decolonization, visual/material culture, and Caribbean artistic practices, particularly focusing on the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta). She co-founded the Racial Geography Project and contributed to the Digital Archive of Guyanese and Caribbean Festivals, Culture and Literature. Her work bridges art history, Black Studies, and decolonial theory. Education: PhD in Art History (Rice University, 2023), MA in Art History (Rice University, 2019), BA in Art History (Barnard College). Research emphasizes Carifesta’s role in unifying the Caribbean through cultural resistance to colonialism, and explores themes like racial capitalism, aesthetics, and modernity. Recent projects include a book derived from her award-winning dissertation and collaborative public history initiatives. She teaches in Media/Art/Architecture (MKDA), Arts & Culture, and Humanities programs. Awards: Recognized for her PhD dissertation on Carifesta’s revolutionary era (1966–1981). Grants and collaborations include work with the Frederick Douglass Institute and University of Guyana. Key activities: Co-organized the 2022 symposium on Carifesta and chairs the Racial Geography Project at Rice University’s Task Force on Slavery and Racial Injustice.

• Biblical Studies
• Social Sciences
• Religious Studies
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Ma. Marilou Ibita is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on biblical interpretation, social justice, and decolonial theology. She explores topics like maternal health, anti-empire discourse, and Philippine religious history through interdisciplinary lenses. Her work bridges biblical studies with contemporary societal challenges. Research interests include the intersection of biblical texts with modern crises, such as teen pregnancy and the Philippine drug war. She emphasizes decolonizing methodologies to address systemic inequalities. Collaborations span global networks, with recent projects analyzing religious responses to ecological and health crises. Publications span peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, addressing themes in New Testament studies, postcolonial hermeneutics, and ecumenical dialogue. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though her contributions highlight innovative approaches to religious studies. Advising and grants: No specific advisees or grant details provided in the text. She contributes to academic networks and community-based research initiatives.

Wendy Harcourtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Feminist Political Ecology
• Sustainable Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wendy Harcourt is a Full Professor of Gender, Diversity, and Sustainable Development at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. She specializes in feminist political ecology, gender and development studies, and post-development critiques. Her work bridges academic research with activism, particularly through initiatives like the EU-funded WEGO-ITN network. She has authored/edited over 200 publications, including seminal works like Body Politics in Development (2009), which won the 2010 Feminist Women’s Studies Association Book Prize. Her research focuses on decolonial approaches to sustainability, feminist methodologies, and the intersections of gender, environment, and community wellbeing. Notable recent projects include open-access books on Feminist Political Ecologies (2023) and Feminist Methodologies (2022). Prof. Harcourt actively engages with civil society networks, journal editorial boards, and global policy dialogues, advocating for transformative social and ecological justice. Affiliations: ISS-Routledge Series on Gender, Development and Sexuality (Series Editor) Leadership: Coordinator of WEGO-ITN Innovative Training Network Networks: Member of Society for International Development’s Governing Council Her recent publications emphasize radical rethinking of knowledge systems, particularly through feminist lenses, addressing crises such as climate change and economic instability. She co-organized events like the Prince Claus Chair Postdoctoral Seminar Series (2022) to foster critical dialogue on Latin American thought.

Judith Kraussمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political Ecology
• Conservation Justice
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Judith Krauss is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York, contributing to the BA in Global Development program and the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC). Her research focuses on conservation justice, decolonial approaches to sustainability, and the political ecology of global value chains. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2013-2016) and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Global Sustainable Development (2019-2022). Her work emphasizes convivial conservation frameworks promoting justice in biodiversity protection and critiques the colonial underpinnings of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Notable collaborations include the CONVIVA project with global partners studying apex predator conservation and the 'Livelihood impacts of coping with Covid-19' study in Mozambique. She also contributed to the Brooks Doctoral College and taught at the Global Development Institute (2016-2018). Dr Krauss supervises PhD students researching aid agency dynamics, garment industry labor rights, and mining narratives in Chile. She actively engages in public outreach through research storytelling and advocates for flying-less initiatives in academia. Her teaching spans foundational and advanced global development modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Ryan Cecil Jobsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy and Extractive Resource Development
• Technology and Infrastructure
• Racial Capitalism in the Americas
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Ryan Cecil Jobson is the Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, and the Center for Latin American Studies. His work focuses on energy and extractive resource development, technology and infrastructure, and racial capitalism in the Americas. He holds a PhD from Yale University (2017) and specializes in the Caribbean and the Americas, examining issues like climate change, sovereignty, and decolonization. Recent projects include a forthcoming book, *The Petro-state Masquerade: Oil, Sovereignty, and Power in Trinidad and Tobago* (2024), analyzing Trinidad and Tobago’s fossil fuel governance and its 'masquerade of permanence.' Jobson also works on a collection of essays on climate habitability in the Caribbean and a theoretical manuscript on anthropological methods amid climate extinction. His research critiques postcolonial state narratives, linking fossil fuels to political power while highlighting grassroots resistance. He has published widely on topics like petro-state dynamics, extractivism, and decolonial theory, with affiliations strengthening interdisciplinary engagement in race, culture, and global studies.

Nicole Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Art Education
• Curriculum Theory
• A/r/tography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicole Lee is an Assistant Professor in Art Education at NSCAD University, specializing in a/r/tography and curriculum studies. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia, where her SSHRC-funded dissertation won multiple prestigious awards. Her research explores intersections of art, pedagogy, spirituality, and community, with a focus on contemplative and affective educational practices. Dr. Lee teaches in graduate programs including the Master of Arts in Art Education and Master of Fine Arts, and currently serves as Vice President of the Canadian Society for Education Through Art (CSEA/SCÉA) and Chair of its 2024 conference. Education: PhD in Curriculum Studies (Art Education), University of British Columbia MEd, York University BFA (Visual Arts, Studio), York University BEd (Visual Arts and English), York University Her research interests include curriculum theory, philosophy, community-based art practices, and thanatology within educational contexts. Notable publications include contributions to A/r/tography: Essential Readings (2024) and Walking with A/r/tography (2021). She is an editor of multiple volumes on a/r/tography and curriculum studies, including an upcoming Springer publication on material and digital explorations. Awards: Elliot Eisner Doctoral Research Award Ted T. Aoki Prize Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies Dissertation Award Dr. Lee’s leadership in CSEA/SCÉA reflects her commitment to advancing art education through community engagement and scholarly collaboration. Her work bridges theoretical and creative practices, emphasizing ethical and affective dimensions of teaching and learning.

Michael Markerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous Education
• Ethnohistory
• Place-Based Indigenous Knowledge
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Dr. Michael Marker was an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies (EDST) at the University of British Columbia. He held a PhD in Educational Studies from UBC (1995) and previously taught at institutions serving Indigenous communities, including the Lummi high school at Northwest Indian College. His research focused on ethnohistorical perspectives of Indigenous education, particularly among Coast Salish peoples, emphasizing the interplay between place, history, and Indigenous knowledge systems. He coordinated the Ts”kel concentration in EDST, fostering Indigenous methodologies in education. Notably, his 2020 article 'Two Dads: A Father’s Day Story' received a National Magazine Award nomination. Beyond academia, Marker was a musician and storyteller, deeply connected to his Lummi Nation heritage. Educations: BA, Eastern Washington University (1975) MEd, Western Washington University (1987) PhD, University of British Columbia (1995) Marker’s work addressed 'culture clash' in higher education and the legacy of residential schools. He mentored numerous Indigenous scholars and advocated for educational equity. His sudden passing in 2024 was mourned by his community, with memorial events celebrating his life and contributions. Awards: National Magazine Award Nomination (2020) As a former high school teacher and academic leader, Marker balanced rigorous research with community engagement. His legacy includes the Ts”kel program and his role in advancing Indigenous epistemologies in educational studies.

Madina Thiamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African History
• Islamic History
• Migration Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Madina Thiam is an Assistant Professor of African History at New York University. She specializes in the social and intellectual histories of Islam, migration, and race-making across the Atlantic and Saharan worlds. Her work examines liberation movements in the Sahel, connected to the African diaspora, with fieldwork in Mali, Senegal, France, England, Ireland, and Jamaica. PhD in History from UCLA (2022) C.Phil. in History from UCLA (2018) MA in History from UCLA (2017) BA in History and International Affairs (George Washington University, 2012) Her research focuses on African migrations and the intersections of Islam, race, and capitalism. She explores how historical actors navigated freedom and belonging in Sahelian and Atlantic contexts, emphasizing micro-histories and transnational networks. Her publications span topics like Malian women's history, archival challenges in the Sahel, and Islamic intellectual traditions. Articles often bridge the Sahel with the Caribbean, highlighting unexpected connections in anti-slavery movements and religious networks. 2021 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship 2020 Bernadotte E. Schmitt Research Grant 2020 Penny Kanner Dissertation Research Fellowship 2018 Mellon/SSRC International Dissertation Research Fellowship 2016 Student Travel Award (African Studies Association) Thiam has presented at the African Studies Association Meeting, American Historical Association Meeting, and the Luskin Center for History and Policy Fellows Seminar. She has contributed to media outlets like Africa Is a Country and Le Monde, focusing on Sahelian politics and historical narratives.