Kara Ann Hooser

| Assistant Instructional Professor @UChicagoCIR | PhD @osupolisci | Researching masculinities and feminist peace

[UChicago CIR @UChicagoCIR]

On Day 8 of UChicago CIR’s 2025 Asian International Relations Seminar, we started the day with an early morning presentation from the American Institute in Taiwan. Next, we visited Tzu Chi Foundation...

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Day Five of @UChicagoCIR’s 2025 trek to Taiwan was spent in dialogue with the UChicago Alumni Club of Taiwan, featuring a panel of CIR faculty, alumni, and guest speaker James Lee discussing new developments in cross-strait relations in the wake of a second Trump presidency

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…demonstrated a beautiful indigenous ceremony, and treated us to a fabulous indigenous-style meal. The biggest of thanks goes out to Dr. Shih for creating a day our students will not soon forget!

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We were met with fascinating conversations and welcoming hospitality on Day Four of @UChicagoCIR’s annual trek to Taiwan. Our hosts at National Dong Hwa University’s College of Indigenous Studies spoke to us about indigenous movements on the island…

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Day 3 took us to both the Institute for National Defense and Security Research and the Institute for National Policy Research. Special thanks to Dr. Yujen Kuo from INPR and Dr. Si-Fu Ou at INDSR for hosting us!

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Day 2 & 3 of @UChicagoCIR’s annual Asian International Relations seminar: Day 2, we sat with freelance journalist William Yang to talk all things media, followed by a riveting lecture from Dr. Lev Nachman on Taiwanese domestic politics.

[Kara Ann Hooser @kahooser]

Our first day was spent listening to fantastic insights at Academia Sinica 💡📚✏️

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The @UChicagoCIR Annual Asian International Relations Seminar is underway in Taiwan! Organized by CIR faculty @PinarAlakoc & myself, we're diving into thought-provoking discussions and cutting-edge research. Stay tuned for highlights!

[Burcu Pinar Alakoc @PinarAlakoc]

UChicago CIR is back in Taiwan for this year’s CIR Asian International Relations Seminar! 🎉 We kicked off our first day at Academia Sinica and engaged in discussions about Taiwan’s legal status, citizenship and contested statehood, and public opinion on US-Taiwan relations.

[UChicago CIR @UChicagoCIR]

The CIR Alumni Career Symposium was a huge success! A big thank you to our alums for sharing valuable insights & career advice with current CIR students. It was an inspiring evening of learning, networking, and connecting the next generation with our incredible alumni community!

[Kara Ann Hooser @kahooser]

Alums: come share in great conversations and some free drinks!

[UChicago CIR @UChicagoCIR]

🎉Join us for a CIR "Friends and Family" Happy Hour at ISA 2025! 🍻Alumni, it's the perfect chance to reconnect, network, and share memories. Don’t miss out on a fun evening with fellow CIR grads!

When: Sunday March 2nd 6-8pm
Where: Kasey's Tavern (701 S. Dearborn St)
#ISA2025

[Kara Ann Hooser @kahooser]

Still accepting applications!

[UChicago CIR @UChicagoCIR]

Flexible Curriculum.
Fully-funded treks to Taiwan and DC.
Dedicated research funds.
Mentorship from world-renowned faculty.
And just a one year commitment.

Round 2 applications are open and will be accepted on a rolling basis through May 1st!

https://t.co/ByRS1XUjpS

[Cambridge University Press - Politics @CUP_PoliSci]

#OpenAccess from @PoliticsGenderJ -

Feminist Institutionalism and Ethnography: Crafting Research from a Diverse Methodological Menu - https://t.co/WjdC31ps87

- @GrahnMichal & @cherrymmiller

#FirstView

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https://t.co/To1DfH4aU6

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It was such a pleasure to work and think alongside this amazing team of scholars! So very exciting to finally see our efforts in print🎉

My chapter, based on fieldwork and interviews in Burundi, examines the Western logics that define WPS masculinities interventions globally 🧵

[HenriMyrttinen @HMyrttinen]

I am absolutely thrilled to announce the publication, after over 3 years of dedication, hard work and perseverance by everyone involved of our Routledge Handbook of Masculinities, Conflict, and Peacebuilding

https://t.co/taZbqQzKms

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Abstract below👇

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More good news!

So very honored to be awarded the 2025 Early Career Instructor Award from @ISA_ELIASection!

Loads of gratitude to the committee for their time and generosity!

🎉🎉🎉

[Kara Ann Hooser @kahooser]

So delighted to learn I have been awarded the Deborah Gerner Grant from @WCIS_ISA! The grant will fund fieldwork in Northern Ireland for my book project this summer.

[UChicago CIR @UChicagoCIR]

Round 1 Apps are due TOMORROW January 7!

[Kara Ann Hooser @kahooser]

@devon_cantwell I think @jenniferlobasz does this too? Such a great idea!

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Let’s talk about why you should be applying to @UChicagoCIR. Register for our virtual open house webinar 👇

[UChicago CIR @UChicagoCIR]

Register at the link below to attend CIR's Virtual Open House webinar this Thursday December 5 at 9am CT. Chat with CIR professors @kahooser and @linneaturco about admissions best practices and what makes our program great!

https://t.co/gN61R32qXt