Fulbright Scholar Resources
From Simmons Library Research Guides
The Simmons College Library is proud to welcome visiting Fulbright Scholar Dr. Shahnaz Huq-Hussain from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh to Simmons College. This guide is designed to provide access to more information about Dr. Hussain and her work. It also provides resources for learning more about Bangladesh and the Fulbright Visiting Scholar program.
Contact a librarian for help using any of these resource or to find more information on any of the topics covered in this guide.
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About Dr. Shahnaz Huq-Hussain
Dr. Huq-Hussain has done teaching and research in the areas of human, economic, gender, and cultural geography. Her research interests include gender, work and the environment, women and Islam, migration and development, urbanization and poverty, and more. She has extensive experience with GIS, mapping research, and database development, including publication of the Gender Atlas of Bangladesh, which links geographic data with issues such as disasters, poverty, health care access, security, and empowerment. Education:
- PhD, Geography, School of Oriental & African Studies, London, UK
- MSC, Geography, London School of Economics
- MSC, Geography, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Profile of Shahnaz Huq-Hussain from the University of Dhaka
Works by Dr. Shahnaz Huq-Hussain
- Geographical Solutions Research Center Limited (GSRC)
Profile of a database and digital mapping company that Dr. Hussain has directed. Projects included mapping HIV/AIDS prevention and care in Bangladesh.
The following are works by Dr. Hussain that are available via Simmons College reserves:
- Huq-Hussain, S. (1999, July-September). Population Displacement and Social Security Environment During the Flood 1998 in Dhaka City: a Gender Perspective. CUS Bulletin on Urbanisation and Development, (37), 20-23.
- Huq-Hussain, S. (2000). From Villages to Dhaka: Female Migration as a Strategy for Poverty Alleviation. Asian Migrant, 13(2), 37-43.
- Huq-Hussain, S. (2002). "Urbanization, Migration and Development in Bangladesh." In R. Bradnock, & G. Williams (Eds.), South Asia in a Globalising World: a Reconstructed Regional Geography (pp. 251-269). New York: Prentice Hall.
- Huq-Hussain, S., with Wallace, B., et al. (1987). The Invisible Resource: Women and Work in Rural Bangladesh. Boulder: Westview Press.
Directions for Accessing Reserves:
- Go to the Library Catalog
- Click on the Reserves tab
- Choose to search by Professor or Course
- Enter the course name or number (ex. PSYC-101 or Introduction to Psychology) or instructor's last name (ex. Stokes, Lynissa or Stokes)
- If the item has a call number, it is only available in print. Note the call number and retrieve the item at the Access Services Desk. If the item has no call number, it is electronic. Click on the title to access the item. NOTE: If you try to access an ereserve from offsite, you will have to enter your Simmons username and password before viewing it.
Recommended by Dr. Shahnaz Huq-Hussain
The following articles were recommended by Dr. Hussain and are available as e-reserves for the course MCC 101: All Sections:
- Develtere, P., & Huybrechts, A. (2002). "Evidence on the social and economic impact of Grameen Bank and BRAC on the poor in Bangladesh". Retrieved September 4, 2007, from http://www.hiva.be/docs/paper/P2.pdf
- Kabeer, N., & Mahmud, S. (2004). "Rags, Riches and Women Workers: Export-Oriented Garment Manufacturing in Bangladesh". In M. Carr (Ed.), Chains of Fortune: Linking Women Producers and Workers with Global Markets (pp. 133-162). London: Commonwealth Secretariat.
Directions for Accessing Reserves:
- Go to the Library Catalog
- Click on the Reserves tab
- Choose to search by Professor or Course
- Enter the course name or number (ex. PSYC-101 or Introduction to Psychology) or instructor's last name (ex. Stokes, Lynissa or Stokes)
- If the item has a call number, it is only available in print. Note the call number and retrieve the item at the Access Services Desk. If the item has no call number, it is electronic. Click on the title to access the item. NOTE: If you try to access an ereserve from offsite, you will have to enter your Simmons username and password before viewing it.
Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Country Study
Free Online
Produced by the Library of Congress, the Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
- Banglapedia
Free Online
The product of over 1,200 scholars, this resource was designed as a comprehensive reference source on Bangladesh for students, teachers, and professionals.
- CultureGrams
Level 1 Reference GT150 .C85 2002
CultureGrams World Edition is divided into 4 volumes: The Americas; Europe; Africa; Asia & Oceania. The articles "give you a framework for understanding how other people live and think" (Intro., v). Reports are organized by country (for similar reports organized by cultural region see the Worldmark Encyclopedia). Each report covers a country's history and geography, climate, people, customs and trends, language and literature, arts and traditions, religion(s), world views, and more. Toward the back of each volume you will find Country Data Tables that include Capitals as well as Population, Area, and Development data, followed by a Glossary of Cultural Terms. This resource can be used by students doing country and cultural research as well as by teachers or instructors looking for material to help students prepare for debates, presentations, research papers, reports, etc.
- Journal Articles on Bangladesh
Free Online
A bibliography from the Association for Economic and Development Studies on Bangladesh. Search journal titles in the Library Catalog to see if we have access to individual articles.
- The World Factbook
Level 1 Reference G122 .U57 and Free Online
Prepared by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for use by U.S. government officials, The World Factbook summarizes general information on the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, transnational issues, and other aspects of the world's countries and dependencies, including a small map of the country and a picture of the country flag.
- Ruposhi Bangla TV
Free Online
Web-based Bangladeshi television channel. Few programs in English (click “New York News” for some), but worth a look for a sampling of music and culture.
See the Country Information guide for more information on Bangladesh.
Library Program: Research, Policy, & Practice: How Information Can Change the World
All Simmons students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend this panel discussion featuring Fulbright Visiting Specialist Shahnaz Huq-Hussain and faculty from GSLIS, SHS, and SSW:
When: Wednesday, September 26, 2pm (reception at 3:30pm)
Where: Beatley Library, Alden Trust Seating Area (Level 2)
Information is power, but where does it come from? What happens when we don’t have it? How should we use it when we do? In this panel, researchers and practitioners from different disciplines will discuss the role of information access in their work and in promoting global development, with examples from Bangladesh, Brazil, Romania, Uganda, and other countries around the world.
Panelists:
- Shahnaz Huq Hussain, Fulbright Visiting Specialist; Professor, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Sergio Chaparro-Univazo, Assistant Professor, Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science
- Hugo Kamya, Associate Professor, Simmons School of Social Work
- Julie Steller, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Simmons School for Health Studies
RSVP to pricek2@simmons.edu
Fulbright Program
Dr. Hussain is part of the Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program: Direct Access to the Muslim World. She will be visiting Simmons from September 17, 2007 and October 5, 2007 meeting with students from MCC and other departments, as well as participating in special programs such as a Library panel on Wednesday, Sept 26.
The Fulbright Visiting Scholars Program
"Each year some 800 faculty and professionals from around the world receive Fulbright Scholar grants for advanced research and university lecturing in the United States." Visit the Fulbright Scholars website for more information on the program.
