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Aaron Eddens wins best dissertation
October 02, 2019
Aaron Eddens, assistant professor of Area and Global Studies, has won the 2019 best dissertation award from the American Studies Association.
Established in 1974, the Ralph Henry Gabriel Dissertation Prize has been awarded annually since 1987 by the Association for the best dissertation in American Studies. Aaron's dissertation, "Climate-Smart’ Seeds: Race, Science, and Security in the Global Green Revolution," was selected for bringing a "sharp analysis of race into conversation with science and food studies." Aaron's work will be formally recognized in November at the American Studies Association's Annual Meeting. Congratulations, Aaron!