C-SoDA Introduces its New Personnel
C-SoDA is excited to start the semester of full in-person classes by introducing our new personnel line up! We are excited to have a fresh group of core personnel to bring new and inventive ideas to the Center. Please welcome:
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Bruce Desmarais, Professor of Political Science- Bruce served previously as our Associate Director and has now moved to the position of Director. Bruce is currently still serving as the Director of Graduate Studies.
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Liying Luo, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Demography- Liying has filled the open position of Associate Director.
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Isaac Pollert, Postdoctoral Scholar
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Yuehong Cassandra Tai, Postdoctoral Scholar
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Muhammed Kafi Cifci, PhD Student, Department of Political Science- Muhammed is this year's Predoctoral Research Associate
9/8/2022