Professor Dr. Stacey Langwick

Biography

Stacey Langwick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Cornell University. She earned her PhD in Anthropology and Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Arts from Agnes Scott College. Her research centers on the anthropology of science and technology, environmental anthropology, and feminist anthropology, with a particular focus on medical anthropology. Throughout her career, Langwick has explored the interplay between African healing practices, bodily politics, and environmental conditions, primarily in Tanzania. She investigates how the politics of knowledge and relation shape local understandings of health and healing. Her forthcoming book, 'Medicines Feed Plants, Healing Sovereignty Toxic World,' delves into the complexities of medicinal practices in relation to ecological and socio-political factors. Langwick's scholarly contributions include authored monographs and articles in prominent journals, reflecting her commitment to ethnographic practice and community engagement. She is also an active member of various fields of study at Cornell, advising students and participating in collaborative public health efforts, particularly through the Uzima Collective, which seeks to reimagine health and healing across cultural boundaries.

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