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Dada Docot is an Assistant Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, specializing in Anthropology. She received her PhD in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia in 2018. Dada has held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Tokyo and New York University Shanghai, which have enriched her research focus on themes of migration, diaspora, and visual anthropology. Her current book project examines the everyday life in her hometown on Luzon Island in the Philippines, highlighting the impact of overseas mobilities on local cultures and economies. Dada is also actively engaged in expanding discussions on postcolonial conditions influenced by historical colonization and global inequality. Her creative and research works have been showcased in various esteemed platforms including the Society for Visual Anthropology’s Film Festival and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Dada's research is supported by multiple funding organizations, emphasizing her commitment to community-oriented anthropological studies.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaching and researching in the Department of Anthropology, focusing on migration, diaspora, and visual anthropology.
GRE is not required.