Michelle Sikes

Michelle Sikes is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, African Studies, and History. Prior to joining the Penn State faculty, Dr. Sikes was a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford, where she completed her doctorate, and then a lecturer at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Formerly a professional runner, she represented the USA in the 5000 meters at the 2007 World Track-and-Field Championships and won a NCAA Division I championship at this distance.

Education

• DPhil University of Oxford
• MSc University of Oxford
• BS Wake Forest University

Companies

• Assistant Professor Penn State University (2018)
• Visiting Lecturer Penn State University (2017 — 2018)
• Lecturer Stellenbosch University (2016 — 2018)
• Lecturer (visiting) University of Cape Town (2015 — 2015)
• Teaching Assistant University of Oxford (2010 — 2014)
• Research Assistant University of Oxford (2010 — 2014)
• Associate The D. E. Shaw Group (2012 — 2012)
• Professional Runner Nike (2007 — 2010)