This dissertation brings to light an overlooked transnational history of dance practice, exchange, and artistic creation between China and the U.S. Ginling College and the YWCA remain central to this study, but their institutional histories do not serve as the primary narrative structure. Rather, throughout this dissertation I explore periods of intersection between Ginling, the YWCA and the lives of Yingmei Chen and her daughter, Peifen Lin, two figures central to the development of PE and dance programming in Re…

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Teaching with Streaming Video

Several recent studies have indicated that large numbers of researchers in many STEM fields now accept the value of openly sharing research data. Yet, the actual practice of sharing data—especially in forms that comply with FAIR principles—remains a challenge for many researchers to integrate into their workflows and prioritize among the demands on their time. However, sustained funding from federal agencies in the United States and important initiatives in other countries are creating a growing infrastructure for…