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About
Elena Songster's research focuses on the environmental history of modern China. She is currently researching medicinals found in nature through an historical lens.
Her first book, Panda Nation: The Construction and Conservation of China's Modern Icon with Oxford University Press will be released in March 2018.
Other research projects include the history of snow leopard conservation and forestry history.
Elena Songster teaches classes on Chinese History, Japanese History, Asian History, and World History. She has also taught in the Collegiate Seminar Program, and JanTerm and serves on the Advisory Board for the Global and Regional Studies Program.
I am currently engaged in research on an historical study of medicinal plants and animals and the relationship between medicinal trade and China’s environment.
Contact Information
Office: Galileo 313
Phone: (925) 631-6279
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
BA, History and Asian Studies, University of California - Berkeley
PhD, History, University of San Diego
MA, History, University of San Diego
External positions
Kiriyama Research Fellowship, University of San Francisco
Jan 1 2009 → Jan 1 2010
Assistant Professor, University of Oklahoma
Jan 1 2004 → Jan 1 2009
Fulbright Fellowship for International Dissertation Research, The Fulbright Program
Jan 1 2001
Disciplines
- History
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Fellowship for International Dissertation Research
Songster, E. E. (PI)
1/1/01 → 1/1/01
Project: Research project
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Kiriyama Research Fellowship
Songster, E. E. (PI)
Center for the Pacific Rim, University of San Francisco
1/1/09 → 1/1/10
Project: Research project
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Healing Nature: Seeking Balance in Chinese Medicine and Nature through History
Songster, E. E., Jan 1 2018Research output: Other contribution
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Oxford University Press: Panda nation : the construction and conservation of China's modern icon
Songster, E., Jan 1 2018, Oxford University Press.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Protecting Pandas and the Evolution of Environmental Science and Stewardship in the PRC
Songster, E., Feb 6 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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The Giant Panda: Posterchild of the Cultural Revolution?
Songster, E. E., Nov 28 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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China's Giant Panda, Symbol of Nation and Nature
Songster, E., Sep 19 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
Activities
- 1 Other
Prizes
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Mentor Recognition Award - University of California, San Diego (December 2007) for dedication to mentoring students in preparation for graduate study
Songster, E. E. (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)