Faculty-Staff Achievements, Feb. 12, 2025

Patrick Daniels, assistant professor of mathematics, published "Canonical integral models for Shimura varieties of toral type" in the journal Algebra & Number Theory. 

Steve Ives, associate professor and chair of health and human physiological sciences, gave a lecture at the 2025 MOxy Summit, titled "Using the Moxy monitor to assess microvascular function: Lessons learned and ideas for moving forward."

Beck Krefting, professor of American studies and director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching and Learning, co-founded the Critical Humor Studies Association, which includes members from six continents, and is now helping to organize the inaugural global conference in April at Pomona College. Krefting also co-authored "Toward a Critical Humor Studies Praxis" in the journal Cultural Critique. 

Mahesh Shankar, associate professor of international affairs, published "Power, threat, and Chinese assertiveness on the Sino-Indian border" in the journal India Review.

Sonia Silva, associate professor of anthropology, published an entry in "Divination, Oracles & Omens," a book published by the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford. Her article, "African Basket Divination," is one of 24 featured articles that explore divination systems around the world.

Edgard Soares, visiting assistant professor health and human physiological sciences, coauthored a research article published in WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. The article, “Physical activity, quality of life, and physical fitness of police officers: An exploratory study,” found that Brazilian Police Officers with shorter tenure were fitter, more active, and had better quality of life. These findings highlight that investment in health and quality of life must be a continuous priority throughout all stages of a police officer's career.