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Marcus King
… the 2010 first-place winner of the Memphis Beethoven Club Competition, district winner of the Metropolitan Opera … (2008 and 2009) and first-place winner of the N.A.T.S competition district level in Memphis, TN. He also … he made it to the finals of the annual Aims Meistersinger Competition. In 2013 he made his European debut in Norfolk, …
Charles McKinney
… inquiry and investigation. I have high expectations when it comes to class participation and involvement. Students are … information; they are encouraged—required, actually—to become vocal and engaged members of the academic community … the past. Most of my courses contribute to the Africana Studies Program at Rhodes.  Learn more about the Africana …
Dr. McKinney's research covers the civil rights movement and African American politics. His courses emphasize historical thinking and civic engagement.
Esen Kirdis
… to 1994 – soon after unification and the collapse of the communist bloc, and experienced the simmering resentment … and parties, Middle East and North Africa, cross-religious comparative politics, judicial politics, authoritarian … pro-Islamic parties in Turkey and Morocco." Turkish Studies 17(4): 599-617. Kirdiş, Esen. 2016. "Same context, …
Dr. Kirdis' research and teaching focuses on the relationship between religion and politics in the Middle East and North Africa.
Joining the Mock Trial Team
… interested in joining Rhodes Mock Trial must successfully complete Political Science 262: Trial Procedures. Trial … interested in joining Rhodes Mock Trial must successfully complete Political Science 262: Trial Procedures. Trial …
Engage in rigorous academics and practice trial law by joining our nationally award-winning Rhodes College Mock Trial Team.
Chien-Kai Chen
… as well as two introductory courses for international studies (Introduction to International Relations and Introduction to Comparative Politics). In the near future, I will offer more … 2009): 14-25. Book Chapter “The Middle East and Changing Superpower Relations.” (Co-authored with Ceren Ergenc). In …
Dr. Chen teaches courses on China’s domestic politics and foreign relations as well as two introductory courses for international studies.
Julia Hanebrink
… why be anything else?” While I strive to gain a comprehensive view of what it is we humans are up to, my … include medical syncretism, health beliefs and behaviors, community-based needs assessments, and psychosocial … mass violence with respect to the meanings, goals, and outcomes of transitional justice processes in northern Uganda. …
Dr. Hanebrink is broadly trained as a biocultural anthropologist.
Laura Loth
… serves as Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies and Section Head for French. Her scholarly and teaching … of the Global Rhodes Internationalization Steering Committee, guiding institutional efforts in global … criteria, supportive feedback, and dedication to making complex material accessible. Her commitment to student …
Dr. Loth's research and teaching interests are in contemporary Caribbean literatures and their intersection with environmental justice.
Chris Mouron
… various courses have different expected learning outcomes, after all. In courses such as a Transition to Higher … to truly transform yourself into a mathematician. When it comes to courses that I teach, I am a jack of all trades. … Algebra, Mathematical Probability and Statistics I and II, Complex Analysis, Real Analysis I and II, Topology, and …
Most of my research is in the area of topology, which is the study of the "shape" of space
Sean Kugele
… and software architect. He has undergraduate degrees in computer science, mathematics, and anthropology, and a PhD in computer science from the University of Memphis. Education … PhD - University of Memphis Assistant Professor of Computer Science kugeles@rhodes.edu Computer Science …
Dr. Kugele's research focuses on artificial intelligence, cognitive modeling, and neuro-symbolic systems.
Michael Collins
… global scales. His research employs observational, field, computational, statistical, and GIS approaches to understand issues in community ecology, conservation biology, avian ecology, and invasive species. Dr. Collins conducts field studies in the Memphis area and encourages students to swing by …
Dr. Collins’ research interests are broad, but center on examining the determinants and consequences of species diversity at local, regional, and global scales.