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Michelle Sikes
Michelle Sikes
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, African Studies, and History
2023–24 Rock Ethics Institute Faculty Fellow
Education
Ph.D., Economics and Social History, University of Oxford, Lincoln College, Oxford, UK
M.Sc., Economic and Social History, University of Oxford, Lincoln College, Oxford, UK
B.S. (Hons), Mathematical Economics (Minor in Health Policy & Administration), Wake Forest University
Biography
Specializations
- Sport in African history
- International sport history
- Sport, gender, race, and ethnicity
- Sport diplomacy and politics
Michelle Sikes is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, African Studies, and History. Prior to joining the Penn State faculty, Dr. Sikes was a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford, where she completed her doctorate, and then a lecturer at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Formerly a professional runner, she represented the USA in the 5000 meters at the 2007 World Track-and-Field Championships and won a NCAA Division I championship at this distance.
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