Carolyn Arena, Ph.D.
About Carolyn Arena, Ph.D.
Carolyn Arena, Ph.D., is a Research Associate in the Department of History at The George Washington University. She has a strong academic background in International and Global History, with previous roles at Columbia University and William & Mary.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Carolyn Arena, Ph.D., serves as a Research Associate in the Department of History at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2021. In her current role, she leads an experiential learning program known as the Global Connections Living and Learning Community. Arena is involved in designing and teaching various courses that incorporate co-curricular components, such as field trips and guest speakers.
Previous Experience at Columbia University
Before her current position, Carolyn Arena worked at Columbia University in the City of New York in several capacities. She served as a Rapporteur for the University Seminars from 2009 to 2011. During her time there, she was also a Ph.D. Candidate from 2008 to 2016 and a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, she earned both her Master's Degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International and Global History from Columbia University.
Postdoctoral Experience and Research
Carolyn Arena completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Omohundro Institute at William & Mary, focusing on research and publishing. She also worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Researcher at William & Mary from 2017 to 2019. During this time, she contributed to various research initiatives and published peer-reviewed articles in academic journals.
Educational Background
Carolyn Arena holds a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education at Columbia University, obtaining a Master's Degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International and Global History. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in European Studies/Civilization from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Publications and Funding Achievements
Carolyn Arena has published peer-reviewed articles in notable journals, including 'Building Dutch Suriname in English Carolina' in the Journal of Southern History and 'Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, Indian Slavery, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars' in The Torrid Zone. She has successfully secured funding through competitive awards, including the Fulbright-IIE and the National Endowment for the Humanities.