Dr. Kristin Roebuck

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kristin Roebuck is an historian of the modern world, specializing in Japan and US-Japan relations, as well as intra-Asian relations. Her research interests encompass the history of the body, medicine, and law; issues related to war and alliances, international relations; the intersection of race, gender, and eugenics; family and childhood studies; and trafficking and abolition efforts. Roebuck's notable publications include 'Japan Reborn: Race, Eugenics, Empire, and the Cold War' published by Columbia University Press in 2025, and several scholarly articles on mixed-blood children, racial nationalism, and eugenics in Japan. In addition to her academic publications, Roebuck has contributed to mass media outlets discussing contemporary issues surrounding gender and social norms within Japan. She is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students in the field of history.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and researching modern world history with a focus on Japan and international relations.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture