Category: International Studies
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Liz Raleigh, Carleton College – Transracial Adoption
On Carleton College Week: Demand for adoptable children is on the rise. Elizabeth Raleigh, assistant professor of sociology, examines why transracial adoption is becoming more common. Liz Raleigh, assistant professor of sociology (University of Pennsylvania, PhD) is a sociologist of race and the family. Her research focuses on how the supply and demand for babies…
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Marcela Garces, Siena College – The Txoko as a Model for the Slow Food Movement
On Siena College Week: Slow down at your next meal. Marcela Garces, associate professor of Spanish at Siena College, examines how a different culture enjoys their meals differently than our fast food culture. Marcela T. Garcés is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Siena College near Albany, New York, where she co-founded the Film Studies…
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Mark Montgomery, Grinnell College – International Adoption
Fewer and fewer children are being adopted from overseas. Mark Montgomery, professor of enterprise and leadership at Grinnell College, determines the reasons why international adoption rates are falling. Mark Montgomery is Donald L. Wilson Professor of Enterprise and Leadership, and Professor of Economics, at Grinnell College. He is coauthor, with his wife and colleague Irene…
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Christi Masters, Purdue University – Communicating Effectively Across Cultural Differences
On Purdue University Week: Communication is key between doctors and patients. Christi Masters, clinical assistant professor at the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University, says one way to achieve this is to send doctors packing. Christi Masters, M.S., CCC-SLP is a clinical associate professor at the Department of Speech, Language and…
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Mesut Akdere, Purdue University – Intercultural Openness
On Purdue University Week: Can virtual reality help you become more open to other people? Mesut Akdere, associate professor in the department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University, delves into this question. Mesut Akdere is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Development in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University-West…
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Pamala Morris, Purdue University – Learning More About Our Own And Other Cultures
On Purdue University Week: To help future employers manage a global workforce, start with students. Pamala Morris, professor of youth development and agriculture education at Purdue University, examines how teaching students strong intercultural skills can help them bridge gaps in their future careers. Dr. Pamala V. Morris is currently an Assistant Dean/Director of the Office…
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Il Hyun Cho, Lafayette College – Dispelling Myths about North Korea
North Korea remains a mystery. Il Hyun Cho, assistant professor in the Department of Government and Law and the Asian Studies Program at Lafayette College, details popular myths about this rogue nation. Il Hyun Cho is an assistant professor in the Department of Government and Law and the Asian Studies Program at Lafayette College. His…
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Neha Vora, Lafayette College – Liberal Education and Nationalism
Can liberal education from U.S. universities thrive under restrictive regimes? Neha Vora, associate professor of anthropology at Lafayette College, explores whether Education City in Qatar can have a real effect on its students. Neha Vora is an associate professor of anthropology at Lafayette College and author of the book “Teach for Arabia: American Universities, Liberalism,…
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Ray Raymond, SUNY Ulster – The U.S. and U.K.’s Special Partnership
The U.S. and UK have enjoyed a strong relationship for centuries. Ray Raymond, professor of government and history at the State University of New York Ulster, explains the reasons for keeping such close ties with our friends across the pond. Dr. Ray Raymond is a former British diplomat who held a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale…
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Nathan Kunz, University of North Florida – Fast Disaster Response
Disasters are unpredictable and our response time needs improving. Nathan Kunz, assistant professor of operations management in the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida, discusses a way to distribute relief faster to those who need it. Nathan Kunz is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management in the Coggin College of Business.…