Dr. Ivani Vassoler-Froelich

Dr. Ivani Vassoler-Froelich

Dr. Ivani Vassoler-Froelich

Professor (Coordinator International Studies)

E390 Thompson Hall

(716) 673-3887

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Ph.D., University of Maryland

Ph.D. Government & Politics, University of Maryland.
M.A., International Relations, University of San Diego, CA.
BA, Journalism, School of Communication Casper Libero.
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish
President of the Mid-Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies (2010-2011)
SUNY Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Judy McInnis Award in Latin American Studies
Associate Editor: Urbana-Urban Affairs & Public Policy www.urbanauapp.org

Teaching Interests

International Politics; U.S.-Latin American Relations; World Political Geography; Global Environmental Issues; U.S. Foreign Policy; Comparative Politics; World Affairs.

Research Interests

Latin American Political and Economic Development; Urbanization and Metropolitan Development in Latin America; U.S.-Brazil relations; U.S.-Latin American Relations

Awards and Honors

  • Juddy McInnis Award - 2018, Mid-Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies (2018).
  • President Award for Excellence in Teaching, State University of New York at Fredonia (2016).
  • James Street Prize, Mid-Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies, 08).
  • Honorary Member, Sigma Iota Rho, Honor Society for Intl Studies (2009).
  • Street Prize, Mid-Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies (12).

Current Research

  • Participatory Democracy in Latin American Cities

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Programs

  • "Carnahan Jackson," N/A (2021).
  • "Carnahan Jackson," N/A (2020).

Presentations

  • "The Political Economy of Latin American Cities," LASA Annual Meeting - 2023 (2023).
  • "“Whither Brazil?” ," Learning Network (2023).
  • "Sustainable Development Goals and Study Abroad Programs: Experiences and Models," Forum on Higher Education (2022).
  • "U.S. Students Studying Abroad: Teaching & Learning Expectations," Forum on Higher Education (2022).
  • "U.S. Environmental Policies and Brazil: A turning point in the Biden era?," Life, Struggle, and Expression in Uncertain Times in the Americas (2021).