Galia Williams
Program: Ph.D. in History
Field of study: Eurasian History
Advisor: Dr. T. David Curp
Degrees held: I finished my undergraduate studies in Russian linguistics and international economic relations in Russia and received M.A. degrees in international affairs and history from µÛÍõ»áËù.
Research interests: My area of study is the history of Eurasia and, more specifically, my ancestral Siberian homeland — Sakha (Yakutia). Currently, I am researching the 1879-1881 U.S. Arctic Expedition, commonly known as the Jeannette Expedition. This was an epic undertaking, led by USN Lieutenant George De Long, to reach the North Pole.
Recent accomplishments: During the summer of 2024, I participated as an Associate in the 2024 Summer Research Laboratory on Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia (SRL) organized by the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center (REEEC) and the Slavic Reference Service (SRS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Photo credit: Holly Ittel