Biographical Profile
Interest Background
Professional Preparation
Positions & Appointments
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
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Childs, Matthew
Associate Professor
My primary research and teaching interests are Latin American, Caribbean, and Atlantic history with a particular emphasis on the importance of understanding the historical legacies of slavery and racism in shaping the modern world.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department
- History
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Undergraduates and Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- Atlantic History; Slavery; Africa; Diaspora
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Arts and Humanities
- Personal Focus Areas
- Latin American and Caribbean History with a focus on race and slavery
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Central Michigan Univ. | BS | History | |
| 1996 - 2001 | University of Texas-Austin | PhD | History | |
| 1993 - 1994 | UCLA | MA (Honors) | Lat. Am Studies/History |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 - 2007 | Assistant Professor, Florida State University | |
| 2007 - 2008 | Associate Professor, Florida State University | |
| 2008 | Associate Professor, University of South Carolina |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Award | Professor of the Year, Phi Alpha Theta, Florida State University, History Dept. | |
| 2005 | Award | Who's Who Among America's Teachers | |
| 2007 | Award | Frederick Douglass Book Prize Finalist | |
| 2007 | Award | University of Texas African Research Award |
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