Dr. Elizabeth Wood

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Biography

Elizabeth Wood is the Ford International Professor of History at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has authored several influential works, including 'Roots of Russia’s War in Ukraine' and 'Performing Justice: Agitation Trials in Early Soviet Russia.' Her academic interests focus on Russian politics, gender performance, and historical narratives related to Russia's current events. Wood has written numerous scholarly articles and has been actively involved in various academic programs, including serving as the founding director of the MIT Ukraine Program and co-director of the MIT-Eurasia Program. She has played a significant role in coordinating Russian Studies at MIT, overseeing majors, minors, and concentrations within the field. Additionally, Wood's past leadership roles include chairing the MIT Women’s and Gender Studies Program and co-chairing the Graduate Consortium in Women's Studies. Her dedication to research and education is exemplified through her sponsorship of UROP studies concerning Vladimir Putin’s rule in Russia, solidifying her position as an expert in her field.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Elizabeth Wood holds the position of Ford International Professor of History at MIT.