11 Samuel Parlin Drive Acton, MA 01720 Email: [email protected] C: 617.803.3307 George Chigas, Ph. D.
1997–2002 University of London (SOAS) London, England Education Ph.D. Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures. 1996–1997 Cornell University Ithaca, NY M.A., Asian Studies. 1988-1989 University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA M.Ed. 1976-1980 Tufts University Medford, MA B.A. Classical Studies
Experience 09/2004-present University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA Adjunct Professor, Political Science (9/2008-present) Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science (9/2004-9/2008) Teaches courses on genocide, Cambodian language and culture, etc. Participated in multiple community-based projects in coordination with the Lowell Cambodian community and other educational institutions. Please see “UML Activities 2004-2008” attached for complete list of activities Initiated and served as the faculty advisor for the UML Students Taking Action Now (UML STAN) in response to the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, which won the UML Best First-Year Student Club Award Developed a global studies program strategy at the behest of the Provost
6/2002-present Cornell University Ithaca, NY Adjunct Professor, Asian Studies Teaches summer course, “Literature, Politics & Genocide in Cambodia”
3/2009-10/2009 Light of Cambodian Children Lowell, MA Editor and Translator Assisted Mr. Samkhann Khoeun with the editing and translation of a new book of poems by Venerable Van Ly.
9/2008-8/2009 Documentation Center of CambodiaPhnom Penh International Consultant Managed the review of the teacher guidebook for DC-Cam’s Genocide Education Project with Cambodian scholars from Canada, Australia, England and Cambodia. This project was the first time that the genocide was taught in-depth in the Cambodian public school system. Participated in international panel for genocide education implementation in cooperation with the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports. 9/2002-2006 University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA PhD Committee, Comparative Literature Member of Ph.D. committee for a Cambodian-American graduate student Taught “Social Criticism and Dissent in Cambodian Culture”.
6/1999-10/2000 Yale University New Haven, CT Associate Director Conducted research on the history of the Cambodian genocide. Published analytical papers in leading journals and periodicals. Gave presentations at university conferences and colloquia.
9/1994-5/1996 Western New England College Springfield, MA Lecturer Conducted English literature and writing classes
9/1990-5/1994 University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA Editor & Translator Conducted a Khmer translation project for the Asian Studies Department.
1985-2004 Angkor Dance Troupe Lowell, MA Manager & Executive Director Helped establish a traditional Cambodian dance troupe Worked a troupe manager and grant writer. Directed operations of nationally recognized Cambodian dance and youth organization.
8/1987-8/1989 ICMC Bataan, Philippines Instructional Supervisor Managed and supervised a team of instructors for the U.S. Department of State.
Fellowships Special Research Fellowship, University of London. Awards SEASSI Fellowship, Cornell University. University of Massachusetts Lowell: Best First-Year Student Club Angkor Dance Troupe: Honorary Award on troupe’s 25th anniversary
Languages English (native); Khmer (advanced); French (intermediate).