International Development Studies
Graduate Assistants
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Djeynaba G. Ba I graduated from Ohio State University with a B.A. in International Studies with a focus on Economics and Social Development. In the summer of 2008, I completed an internship at the World Bank in Washington, DC in the Oil, Gas, and Mining policy division. For almost 7 years, I worked with immigrants and refugees resettled in the US. I am presently researching the topic of refugee reintegration in the country of origin specifically looking at the socioeconomic impact. In terms of future career plans, I have an interest in community development and microfinance. |
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Moriah Shiddat Moriah Shiddat graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 with a BA in International Studies with a focus in Anthropology. She is a former Ronald E.McNair scholar, and has conducted research on the impacts of global climate change on alternative livelihoods among the Maasai of southern Kenya. In 2008 Moriah worked at The Lansing Refugee Development Center as student volunteer. While pursuing her masters, Moriah is studying Kiswahili in hopes of continuing her research on rural livelihoods and land use dynamics in East Africa. Moriah aspires to continue towards a PHD in geography. |
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Kgosietsile Velempini Broadly speaking I conduct research that involves people – environment dynamics, rural livelihoods and natural resource management systems. I have participated in research projects that combine Botswana, Kenya and Mali in dry-land ecosystems. Themes that emanate from the researches and scientific papers include indigenous knowledge, rural livelihoods, climate change, tourism, vulnerability, adaptation and coping mechanisms. |