Dr. Matt Minarchek

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Biography

Matt Minarchek is an Affiliate Instructor at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. His academic focus encompasses a variety of interdisciplinary fields including Southeast Asian history, environmental history, political ecology, and animal studies. He has a strong interest in Indonesia and explores the connections between historical narratives and ecological concerns within the region. Matt earned his PhD in History from Cornell University in 2019, where he also completed his MA in History in 2016. Additionally, he holds an MA in International Affairs from Ohio University, achieved in 2009, and a BA in Conservation Studies from the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico, graduated in 2005. His educational background equips him with a robust framework for examining the socio-political dynamics and environmental challenges faced in Southeast Asia, particularly through a historical lens. Matt is dedicated to fostering understanding of how historical context informs contemporary environmental issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.