Assistant Professor, Black Studies
Pedro is an interdisciplinary archaeologist, an independent scholar affiliated with the Archivo Historico de Santiago, Dominican Republic, and works on archaeological and anthropological studies of the Caribbean region, with a focus on the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Pedro's research uncovers the politics of the nation-state in controlling the identity of colonized and globalized people, and the struggle of communities against dominant paradigms including colonialism, racism, classism, sexism, and globalization. Pedro has worked on study abroad programs in Mexico, Spain, and the Dominican Republic and is currently focusing on Eastern Cuba. Outside of PSU, he is a co-owner of a local organic corn masa and tortilla company, www.threesisterspdx.com, which provides opportunities for student engagement.
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About Pedro Ferbel-Azcarate
Pedro is an interdisciplinary archaeologist, an independent scholar affiliated with the Archivo Historico de Santiago, Dominican Republic, and works on archaeological and anthropological studies of the Caribbean region, with a focus on the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Pedro's research uncovers the politics of the nation-state in controlling the identity of colonized and globalized people, and the struggle of communities against dominant paradigms including colonialism, racism, classism, sexism, and globalization. Pedro has worked on study abroad programs in Mexico, Spain, and the Dominican Republic and is currently focusing on Eastern Cuba. Outside of PSU, he is a co-owner of a local organic corn masa and tortilla company, www.threesisterspdx.com, which provides opportunities for student engagement.
| 2005 - Present | Assistant Professor, Portland State University ‐ Black Studies | |
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| 1998 - 2005 | Adjunct Assistant Professor, Portland State University ‐ Black Studies | |
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Honors and Awards
- 2017 Excellence in Sustainability Teaching Award