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Rebecca D. Christensen is a Director of Project Community and a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Michigan. With a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan and an Ed.M. and M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University in Psychological Counseling, she also holds a B.A. in Psychology Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Christensen focuses on student-centered education, emphasizing community engagement, intergroup relations, and social justice education. She is committed to building equitable and inclusive classroom environments and fostering mutually beneficial community partnerships. Additionally, she has worked extensively with over 20 partners throughout Southeast Michigan, aiming to create impactful teaching and learning experiences. Dr. Christensen has been recognized for her contributions to undergraduate education, receiving the 2024 LSA Individual Award for Outstanding Contributions and the 2015 AAC&U K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science