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Emily Williams: History Ph.D. Resume

Emily Williams received her Ph.D. in History from the University of Center City in 2018, with a dissertation titled "Traveling West: A History of the Railroad, 1850-1900." She holds an M.A. in History from the University of Center City and a B.A. in American Studies from Rogers College, graduating summa cum laude. Williams has taught American History courses at the University of Center City and has published articles in academic journals. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has experience in teaching, research, and community outreach.

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Emily Williams: History Ph.D. Resume

Emily Williams received her Ph.D. in History from the University of Center City in 2018, with a dissertation titled "Traveling West: A History of the Railroad, 1850-1900." She holds an M.A. in History from the University of Center City and a B.A. in American Studies from Rogers College, graduating summa cum laude. Williams has taught American History courses at the University of Center City and has published articles in academic journals. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has experience in teaching, research, and community outreach.

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EMILY WILLIAMS

42 Oak Drive, Center City, Indiana, 46278


Phone: 555-555-5555 | Cell: 555-666-6666 | email@[Link]

EDUCATION

Ph.D., History, University of Center City, 2018


Dissertation: “Traveling West: A History of the Railroad, 1850-1900”
Dissertation Advisors: William James (first reader), Tatiana Ayole (second reader)

M.A., History, University of Center City, 2015


Dissertation: “The Golden Spike: The Role of the Railroads in the Industrial Revolution”
Dissertation Advisor: John Murray

B.A., American Studies, Rogers College, 2010


Graduated Summa Cum Laude

HONORS AND AWARDS

Best Dissertation Award, University of Center City, 2018


Received award for best dissertation in the humanities. Three awards are given each
year to Ph.D. graduates in humanities, physical sciences, and social & behavioral
sciences.

James Doe Award, University of Center City, 2017


Given to the graduate student who earned the highest GPA in their school.

Phi Beta Kappa, Invited Junior Year at Rogers College, 2009

Dean’s List, Rogers College, 2007-2010

PUBLICATIONS

"The Role of the Railroad in the Development of Philadelphia, 1840-1860.” Journal of


American History and Technology. Vol. 71, no. 8 (Spring 2018): 88-101.

“Book Review: Michael Weston’s Travels through Philadelphia.” Philadelphia History


Journal. Vol. 71, no 2 (Fall 2017): 121-123.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor, University of Center City, 2016-2018

 American History, 1865-Present


 History of Technology
Teaching Assistant, University of Center City, 2014-2016

 World History
 Popular Culture in America

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

“The Rise of the Easton Railroad Company.” History of America Conference.


Philadelphia, PA, 20XX.

“The Railroad in American Literature.” American Railroad History Conference. Trenton,


NJ, 20XX.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

President, University of Center City Graduate Student Association, 20XX


Conference Organizer, Graduate History Conference, University of Center City, 20XX

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Co-organizer, Center City Cares, University of Center City Outreach Program, 20XX

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Historians Organization


Organization of American Technology

LANGUAGES

English: Native Language


Spanish: Fluent, Advanced Reading and Writing
Mandarin: Novice Speaker

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, WordPress, Google Analytics, Social Media

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