David Pietz is Regents Professor of Modern Chinese History and UNESCO Chair in Environmental History. Dr. Pietz’s research on the environmental history of modern China has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Mellon Foundation, the American Philosophical Society, and the Institute for Advanced Studies Princeton) Dr. Pietz’s courses at the UA include Modern China, Modern East Asia, East Asian Environmental History, Introduction to the Study of History, and Dimensions of Globalization.
We are excited to announce that the National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a grant to David Pietz, a Regents Professor of History at the University of Arizona. The project, 'Grand Coulee Dam: The Intersection of Modernity and Indigenous Cultures', explores the complex relationship between the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam and the impact on indigenous cultures in the region.
- Pietz, an expert in modern Chinese history and environmental history, will lead this research project.
- The grant will support K-12 teacher enrichment workshops on the historical, cultural, and environmental significance of the Grand Coulee Dam.
- The project aims to shed light on the intersection of modernity and indigenous cultures, focusing on the experiences of Native American communities.
- This project will contribute to a better understanding of the historical and ongoing implications of large-scale infrastructure development on indigenous peoples.