Dr. Jocelyn Olcott

Professor

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Biography

Jocelyn Olcott is a Professor of History and an Associate Chair at the Department of History at Duke University. Her research focuses on topics related to gender, citizenship, and political activism, particularly in the context of international women’s movements. Olcott’s book, 'Revolutionary Women in Postrevolutionary Mexico,' critically examines the intertwined nature of gender and political identity during the 1930s. Additionally, she explores the impact of the 1975 UN World Conference on Women in Mexico City in her work, 'International Women’s Year: The Greatest Consciousness-Raising Event in History.' Her contributions to academic discussions on gender, sexuality, and feminist studies are well recognized in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of History

2018-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the field of history, with a focus on gender and feminist studies.

Associate Chair

2024-01-01 — Present

Department of History, Duke University • Durham, NC

Overseeing departmental activities and initiatives.

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Department of Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies, Duke University • Durham, NC

Engaging in teaching and research at the intersection of gender and history.

Awards

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National Endowment Humanities Grant

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Nantes Institute Advanced Study Grant

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Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation Institutional Support

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)