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Christine Folch is a Bacca Foundation Associate Professor in the Department of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University. Her research interests include cultural anthropology, politics, and environmental studies, particularly focusing on energy infrastructure and renewable energy in South America, with an emphasis on hydropower in Paraguay. She also explores the cultural significance of yerba mate and its cousin plants, contributing to discussions on sustainable development and environmental care. Folch engages with students through teaching and mentorship, fostering a clear understanding of the relationship between culture and environmental issues. She is actively involved in scholarly communities and has produced significant publications including a book on yerba mate and various articles investigating the interplay between suspicion, empathy, and ethnographic research. Additionally, she is associated with DukeEngage and the Kenan Institute for Ethics, highlighting her commitment to integrating ethics within academic discourse. Folch holds a Ph.D. from the City University of New York, and she has won grants for research focused on sustainable development solutions in the Global South.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)