Curriculum Vitae
Nadine Shaanta Murshid
School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, SUNY 685 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, New York 14260
Phone: (617) 955-2549 Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
2013 PhD in Social Work, Rutgers University
Dissertation: Examining the linkages among Microfinance Participation, Domestic Violence, and Help-Seeking Social Networks in Bangladesh: A Mixed- Methods Study
2006 Masters in Public Policy (MPP), Australian National University
Thesis: How does Corruption affect Foreign Direct Investment? An Empirical Study
2003 Bachelors of Business Administration (B.B.A), James Madison University Majored in Economics
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2014 - Present Assistant Professor
School of Social Work, University at Buffalo
Affiliated Faculty
Asian Studies Program, University at Buffalo The Gender Institute, University at Buffalo
Immigration and Refugee Research Institute, UBSSW HONORS AND AWARDS
2013 International Studies Association (ISA), ISA Annual Conference Travel Award 2012 Graduate School New Brunswick, Conference Travel Award, Rutgers University 2011 Honorarium from Women Studies Program, Colgate University
2010 PhD. Qualifying Exam (Policy) – Passed with Honors Distinction
2009 South Asian Studies Program Research/Travel Award, Rutgers University 2008-2011 Excellence in Social Work Education Award, Rutgers University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Society for Social Work Research International Studies Association
RESEARCH
GRANTS
2015 – 2016 Social and Relational Context of Microfinance Participation, The Gender Institute, University at Buffalo ($3,000)
2014-2015 Men and Microfinance, Asian Studies Research Fund, University at Buffalo ($1,000)
2014-2015 Men and Microfinance, Faculty Internationalization Fund, University at Buffalo ($1,300)
2011 Saathi of Rochester Excellence in Education Award for Research ($5,000) PUBLICATIONS
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION IN PRESS OR PRINT
1. Murshid, N.S. & Murshid, N. (in press). Intergenerational transmission of marital violence in Bangladesh: Results from a nationally representative sample of men, Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
2. Murshid, N.S. (in press). Domestic violence, children under five years of age, and unwanted pregnancy: Mediation analyses from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2007, Indian Journal of Maternal and Child Health.
3. Murshid, N.S. (2015). Men’s report of domestic violence perpetration in Bangladesh:
Correlates from a nationally representative survey, Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
Doi: 10.1177/0886260515585544
4. Murshid, N.S., Akincigil, A., & Zippay, A. (2015). Microfinance participation and domestic violence in Bangladesh: Results from a nationally representative survey, Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Doi: 10.1177/0886260515569065
5. Murshid, N.S. & Sanyal, A. (2013). What was Shahbag up against? Radical Islam in Bangladesh. Economic and Political Weekly, 48(26-27), 45-50.
6. Murshid, N.S. (2013). The Shahbag Uprising: War crimes and forgiveness. Economic and Political Weekly, 48(10), 13-15.
7. Murshid, N.S. (2012). Intergenerational transmission of domestic violence in Bangladesh. Journal of Bangladesh Studies, 14(2), 20-33.
8. Simmel, C., Shpiegel, S., & Murshid, N.S. (2012). Variation in states’ implementation of postsecondary school support for foster care alumni. Journal of Policy Practice, 12 (1), 43-61.
9. Postmus, J., Plummer, S., McMahon, S., Murshid, N.S., & Kim, M. S. (2012).
Understanding economic abuse in the lives of survivors. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 27 (3), 411-430.
10. Murshid, S. (2008). The perspectives and experiences of women of color in the domestic violence movement: The South Asian story. The VOICE – The Journal of the Battered Women’s Movement, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1-4.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Murshid, N.S. (in press). Exposure to and experience of domestic violence in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Development Initiative.
PRESENTATIONS PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
National
1. Murshid, N.S. (accepted) Domestic Violence and Use of Contraceptives in Bangladesh, Council of Social Work Education 61st Annual Program Meeting, Denver, Colorado.
(poster)
2. Bowen, E. & Murshid, N.S. (accepted) From Trauma-Informed Care to Trauma- Informed Policy: A Framework for Social Work Advocacy, Council of Social Work Education 61st Annual Program Meeting, Denver, Colorado.
3. Murshid, N.S. & Zippay, A. (2015) Microfinance in Bangladesh. Society for Social Work Research, New Orleans, Louisiana. (poster)
4. Murshid, N.S. (2012) When undocumented immigrants face domestic violence: Policy response and analysis, Council of Social Work Education 58th Annual Program Meeting, Washington DC.
5. Murshid, N.S., & Zippay, A. (2012) Microfinance in Bangladesh, Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, Washington DC.
6. Postmus, J., Plummer, S., & Murshid, N.S. (2010) Effects of IPV and economic abuse on life outcomes for survivors, Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, San Francisco.
7. Pummer, S., Postmus, J., & Murshid, N.S. (2010) Economic empowerment: Evaluation of a financial literacy curriculum for survivors of abuse, Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, San Francisco.
8. Postmus, J., Plummer, S, & Murshid, N.S. (2010) A longitudinal evaluation of a
financial literacy curriculum for survivors of domestic violence, Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, San Francisco.
9. Postmus, J., Plummer, S., & Murshid, N.S. (2009) Effects of IPV and economic abuse on life outcomes for survivors, Council of Social Work Education 55th Annual Program Meeting, San Antonio.
10. Plummer,S., Postmus, J., & Murshid, N.S. (2009) Economic empowerment: Evaluation of a financial literacy curriculum for survivors of abuse, Council of Social Work
Education 55th Annual Program Meeting, San Antonio.
11. Murshid, N.S. (2009) Timing of immigration: Predictors of domestic violence among immigrants, Council of Social Work Education 55th Annual Program Meeting, San Antonio.
International
1. Murshid, N.S. (accepted) “Trickle Down” of Neoliberal Language among a Sample of Microfinance Participants in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Annual Conference on South Asia, Madison, Wisconsin. (other roles: discussant)
2. Murshid, N. S. (2015) Microfinance in Bangladesh: Findings from a Qualitative Sample.
International Studies Association Global South Caucus Conference, Singapore.
3. Murshid, N.S. (2013) Does microfinance lead to domestic violence in Bangladesh?
International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.
4. Murshid, N.S. (2013) Intergenerational Transmission of Domestic Violence in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Development Institute Conference. Berkley, CA.
5. Murshid, N.S. (2013) Gender and Economic Empowerment, Bangladesh Development Institute Conference. Berkley, CA.
6. Murshid, N.S., Simmel, C., & Shpiegel, S. (2011) Child mortality in Bangladesh: A problem for the uneducated poor? Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Montreal.
INVITED TALKS
1. 2015 Microfinance in Bangladesh, Asian Studies Symposium, University at Buffalo, NY 2. 2015 Microfinance and Empowerment in Bangladesh, Grand Rounds, Buffalo Center
for Social Research, University at Buffalo, NY
3. 2015 India Changes Course, Great Decisions Series, International Institute of Buffalo 4. 2015 Microfinance: The Current Debate, National University of Singapore (NUS),
online.
5. 2015 Building a meaningful research agenda, Doctoral Program, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, NY (with Yunju Nam)
6. 2014 Microfinance in Bangladesh: Stories from the Field, Feminist Research Alliance Workshop, The Gender Institute, University at Buffalo
7. 2014 Microfinance: A critical perspective, National University of Singapore (NUS), online.
8. 2014 Gender issues in Bangladesh, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).
9. 2012 International Research: Data Collection in Bangladesh, Doctoral Student Association Student Presentation, Rutgers University, NJ.
10. 2011 New perspectives on microfinance, women, and poverty alleviation, Women Studies Brown Bag Seminar, Colgate University, NY.
11. 2011 Domestic violence and resiliency of South Asian women, Saathi of Rochester Annual Banquet, Rochester, NY.
OTHER RESEARCH DISSEMINATION RESEARCH REPORTS
1. Findley, P., Murshid, N.S., & Merkel, S. (2013). Autism Spectrum Disorders – Facts, Interventions, and Resources. Huamin Center Brochure for Caseworkers in China.
2. Simmel, C., Shpiegel, S., & Murshid, N.S. (2011). Survey of the Project MYSELF and SHIP programs at Transitions for Youth: Reflections from program participants and Support Coaches (2010-2011). Report prepared for New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families.
3. Simmel. C., Ocasio, K., Redcay, A., Forenza, B., Murshid, N.S., & Kim, S. (2012).
Reflections on case practice in New Jersey’s Division of Youth and Family Services.
Report prepared for New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families. Rutgers University School of Social Work.
NEWS/NEWSLETTER/OP-ED ARTICLES (SELECTED)
1. Murshid, N.S. (2015). A few dos and don’ts in the movement against sexual assault. The Daily Star.
2. Murshid, N.S. (2015). Speaking the “Unspeakables.” The Daily Star.
3. Murshid, N.S. (2014). The killings at Bangladesh's Bihari Camp – Murder mystery or murder with impunity? Frontier Weekly, India.
4. Murshid, N.S. (2014). Open letter to Narendra Modi. Dhaka Tribune PODCASTS
2014 InSocialWork Podcast Interview with Richard Smith, Wayne State University http://www.insocialwork.org/episode.asp?ep=164
ARTICLES ON SOCIAL MEDIA (SELECTED)
Murshid, N.S. (2014). The bomb hurler and why he is burning Bangladesh. AlalODulal.org Murshid, N.S. & Sanyal, A. (2013) Where have the negotiating tables gone? AlalODulal.org Murshid, N.S. (2013). Pilkhana verdicts: A case for restorative justice. AlalODulal.org Murshid, N.S. (2013). Let's talk about rape (in Bangladesh). AlalODulal.org
Murshid, N.S. (2013). Beauty, Contest, and Context. AlalODulal.org Murshid, N.S. (2013). Will we continue to be silent? AlalODulal.org
PREVIOUS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2012 – 2013
Research Assistant, Huamin Center, School of Social Work, Rutgers University
Research on interventions in autism in the U.S. and China
Develop contextual education materials and interventions for China
Design and implement research on current treatment practices in China 2009 – 2012
Research Assistant, School of Social Work, Rutgers University
Assist in longitudinal research project examining the functioning of young adults aging-out of the New Jersey foster care system
(Supervisor: Dr. Cassandra Simmel)
Involved in data collection and data management; conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and manuscript preparation in a project evaluating the Case Practice Model of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)
Involved in strategic planning and logic model development for various DYFS initiatives
12/2011
Research Assistant, School of Social Work, Rutgers University
Create measurement instruments for substance abuse and mental health problems among older adults (Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Peterson)
Develop an inventory of social indicators and substance abuse prevention resources
Design searchable database for risk, consequence, and prevention of substance abuse
2008-2009
Research Assistant, Center of Violence Against Women and Children, School of Social Work, Rutgers University
Assist in longitudinal evaluation- research project evaluating the mental health and financial literacy outcomes of survivors of domestic violence funded by the AllState Foundation with the Center on Violence Against Women and Children (Supervisor: Dr. Sara Plummer)
Involved in data management; conduct data analysis, data mining, manuscript preparation, and presentation of findings at conferences 2004-2005
Research Assistant, Donor Relations Unit, The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Bureau, Bangkok, Thailand
Coordinated research addressing the needs of vulnerable food insecure nations and identify geopolitical interests and strategies of emerging donor nations (Supervisor: Coco Ushiyama)
Responsibilities included preparing donor profiles identifying the potential donors’ resource sharing capabilities and interests
Additional responsibilities included making recommendations for resource allocation based on the interests of donors and existing needs of the WFP 2003-2004
Programme Associate, Center for Policy Dialogue, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Conducted cross-country research on globalization, trade capacity building and human development issues in the Asia-Pacific region
(Supervisor: Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya)
Responsibilities included conducting comprehensive literature reviews, data analysis, and participate in seminars to disseminate research findings
TEACHING COURSES TAUGHT
Scientific Methods Program Evaluation Diversity and Oppression ACADEMIC ADVISING
2014-2015 Academic advisor to 10 students 2015-2016 Academic advisor to 15 students PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2013 Course instructor, Research Methods II – Program Evaluation (graduate), School of Social Work, Rutgers University
April 2013 Guest Lecturer in Psychopathology, Masters in Social Work class at Rutgers University (Instructor: Jamey Lister, Rutgers School of Social Work)
August 2012 Guest Lecturer in Gender and Development, undergraduate class at Brac University (Instructor: Kamrul Hasan, Department of Economics and Social Sciences)
April 2011 Guest Lecturer in Gender and Economics, undergraduate class at Colgate University (Instructor: Dr. Ulla Grapard, Department of Economics)
Spring 2011 Course instructor, Research Methods I (undergraduate), School of Social Work, Rutgers University
Spring/Fall
2007 Course instructor, Macroeconomics (undergraduate), Department of Economics and Social Sciences, BRAC University
SERVICE SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY
2014-present Affiliated Faculty, Immigration and Refugee Research Institute, University at Buffalo
2014-present Affiliated Faculty, Gender Institute, University at Buffalo 2014-present Affiliated Faculty, Asian Studies Program
2014-2015 Asian Studies Program Advisory Council, University at Buffalo
2010-2011 Doctoral Program Executive Committee, School of Social Work, Rutgers University
2009-2013 Doctoral Student Association, School of Social Work, Rutgers University 2009-2012 Mentor to incoming doctoral students, School of Social Work, Rutgers
University
2007-2008 Faculty Adviser to student-run organization, Art Society, BRAC University UB SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
2014-2015 Recruitment Committee, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo 2015-2015 MSW Curriculum Committee, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
Ad-hoc Manuscript Reviewer
Violence Against Women
Violence and Victims International Social Work
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Columnist, The Daily Star
Utilize this national daily in Bangladesh to discuss current issues and debates in social work research, practice, and teaching
INTERNSHIPS
2005 UNESCO, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Drafted speeches and proposals for the Country Director. (Supervisor: Country Director, Etienne Clement)
Coordinated and participated in meetings, workshops and seminars on right to education, HIV/AIDS preventive education, teacher’s training, and cultural heritage.
Designed training modules for new staff, wrote and edited information for the Annual Report and other documents, reports.
2003 Youth Leadership Programme, Center for Policy Dialogue, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Provided research assistance to the Research Director and wrote manuscripts and reports to disseminate research findings to the media and civil society
OTHER WRITING EXPERIENCE 2014 – Present The Daily Star, Columnist #ResearchMesearch
2012 – Present Member, AlalODulal Editorial Collective, alalodulal.org
1999 The Daily Star, National English Language Daily, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Worked as a Reporter and Feature Writer focusing on culture, the arts and society
Jointly found the ‘Culture’ page
SELECTED MEDIA MENTIONS
Al Jazeera, “Critics denounce Bangladeshi death sentence,” Zeeshan Khan, Sep 19 2013
Creative-Capital.org, “Longing for a Total,” Naeem Mohaiemen, 2012
