J. Aspen Tychonievich


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Office
356F O'Shaughnessy Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Email
jhubbar3@nd.edu

As managing director, J. Aspen Tychonievich (Ph.D., University of Michigan) serves as a thought partner for the director, helping to draft and implement the Institute’s strategic plan. In addition to overseeing programming and grants, he manages the Institute’s operations, finances, and staff. He holds graduate degrees in history, East Asian studies, and women's and gender studies. Before coming to Notre Dame, he was assistant professor of history at the College of William and Mary.

Professional activities:

  • Select publications:
    • 2020. "Invulnerable Facts: Infant Mortality and Development in Nationalist Gansu," East Asian Science, Technology and Society 14, no. 4.
    • 2018. "The 'Torch of Motherly Love': Women and Maternalist Politics in Late Nationalist China," Twentieth-Century China 43, no. 3.
  •  Awards:
    • Leadership in Excellence Award, College of Arts & Letters, University of Notre Dame
  • Organizational Memberships:
    • National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP)
    • Alliance for the Arts at Research Universities (a2ru)
    • Consortium for Humanities Centers and Institutes (CHCI)
  • Certifications and micro-credentials:
    • Principles of Leadership, John Affleck-Graves Excellence in Leadership Program, University of Notre Dame
    • Certificate in Leadership Principles, Harvard Business School Online
    • Certified ScrumMaster (2023-2025), Scrum Alliance
    • Project Management Basics, PMI