Chelsea Mikael Frazier [email protected]
Education
2018 Ph.D., Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (Expected 2018) Department of African American Studies Science Studies Cluster Fellow Advisor: Dr. Michelle Wright
2013 Master of Arts, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Department of American Studies Thesis: “Theorizing Eden: An Exploration of Black Ecofeminist Literature.” Thesis Committee: Dr. Ryan Schneider, Dr. Marlo David, and Dr. Shannon McMullen
2010 Bachelor of Arts, Barnard College, New York, NY Department of Women’s and Gender Studies Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Jordan-Young
Areas of Specialization:
20th Century and Contemporary Black Literature, Ecological/Environmental Criticism, Black Feminist Theory, Afrofuturism, Black Identity and Subject Formation, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Awards and Fellowships
2013 Andrew W. Mellon Interdisciplinary Cluster Fellow in Science Studies, Northwestern University
2013 University Fellow in The Graduate School, Northwestern University
2013 Social Science Research Council Graduate Student Enhancement Grant
2013 Graduate Student Mentor, Barnard College Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Summer Colloquium
2012 Purdue University Quintilian Award Recipient (presented to instructors in the top ten percent for instructor evaluations)
2012 Graduate Student Mentor, Barnard College Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Summer Colloquium
2011 Purdue University Lynn Fellowship
2010 Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers Fellow, Andover, MA
2010 Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
Conferences and Panels
2012 “Towards a Reparative Future: Women of Color Feminisms and Visual/Literary Cultures,” Panelist, National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference, Oakland, California.
2012 “Moment 4 Life: Real Talk about Thriving on a Predominantly White Campus,” Panelist, Empowering and Cultivating Emerging Leaders Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
2012 “Perpetuating Progress: Dangarembga and Adichie ‘On National Culture.’” Presented paper at Purdue University American Studies Symposium, West Lafayette, IN.
2012 “Swimming Through the Scripts: Black Female Subjectivity through Productive Sexual Transgression.” Presented paper at the Mellon Mays Regional Conference, Hunter College of the City of New York.
Teaching Experience
2013 Science & Technology Entry Program at Barnard College (STEP) Instructor of Literature and Writing English and Language Arts Developed and facilitated enrichment curricula, course activities, and integrated technology opportunities for high school students to enhance the reading, composition, and critical thinking skills necessary for successful performance during the academic school year.
2012-13 Introductory Composition at Purdue University (ICAP) Graduate Student Instructor: Writing about Writing Developed and facilitated curricula, course activities, and integrated technology opportunities for first-year college students to refine composition, inquiry and critical thinking skills necessary for academic writing and research.
Employment History
2012-13 Staff member, Purdue University Black Cultural Center Assisted with preparation for nightly meetings and cultural events; Performed general tasks required to maintain cooperation and accord between various groups sharing space and resources within the Black Cultural Center.
2012 Intern, Purdue University Development Office Received training, research and work experience in various departments within Purdue University’s Development Office; Departments included Annual Giving, Research, and Major Gifts.
2010-11 Policy Advisor, Office of Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis, Houston/Austin, TX Tracked, analyzed, and made recommendations to the Senator regarding legislation he introduced, with an emphasis on Environmental Issues; Met with constituents and various organizations about their concerns and issues affecting the district; Assisted in securing $150,000 in grant awards for Senator Ellis’ Texas Legislative Internship program (TLIP).
2006-08 Legal Assistant, Office of the General Counsel, Columbia University, New York, NY Assisted with general administrative and research tasks within the Office of the General Counsel; Trained to handle sensitive and/or confidential information regarding University matters.
Service
2012-11 Purdue University American Studies Graduate Student Recruitment Committee
Professional Affiliations
National Women’s Studies Association
Purdue University Black Graduate Student Association