Samuel S. Bird

Assistant Professor of Economics

sbird@bates.edu | 207-755-5966

Sam Bird is a development economist with research in sub-Saharan Africa on agricultural development and political economy. In his research, he conducts field experiments, collects primary data, and an…

Lucy C. Britt

Assistant Professor of Politics

lbritt3@bates.edu | 207-786-6457

Lucy Britt’s work focuses on the politics of race and the politics of memory. She teaches classes on race and politics, political theory, and feminist political thought. Her current research foc…

Tristan E. Koepke

Assistant Professor of Dance

tkoepke2@bates.edu | 207-755-5994

Tristan Koepke (he/him) is a dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Portland, ME. His creative works, collected as Big Boy Dance, have been presented by SPACE Gallery, CANDYBOX Dance Festival, P…

Seulgie Lim

Assistant Professor of Politics

slim@bates.edu | 207-786-6131

Winter office hours / Student check-ins Monday 1:00-3:00pm Tuesday 1:00-2:40pm Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm Seulgie Lim is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Bates College, specializing in Comparative…

Mara C. Tieken

Professor of Education

mtieken@bates.edu | 207-786-6064

Mara Casey Tieken’s research centers on racial and educational equity in rural schools and communities. Her recently published book—Educated Out: How Rural Students Navigate Elite Colleges and Wha…