Dr. Nigel Rothfels
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Writing the dissertation
Going on the job market
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Dr. Nigel Rothfels is currently a Professor of History and Acting Vice Provost for Research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaulkee. His dissertation research focused on how animals have been thought about in different historical times, but now his scholarly work is squarely in the humanistic study of animals and culture – often called Animal Studies. In this video, Nigel discusses his experiences struggling with finishing his dissertation and going on the job market at the end of graduate school.
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