Christine Leuenberger, Department of Science & Technology Studies, Cornell University, is interested in development studies, sociology, science and technology studies, gender studies, interdisciplinarity and social research methods. As a recipient of a National Science Foundation Scholar’s Award she pursued issues of mapping, land- and property rights and state-building. Christine was a Fulbright Scholar and a Fulbright Specialist in Israel and the West Bank, and she served as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Science & Technology Policy Fellow pursing questions of how to better integrate science into policy-making. She is also engaged in peace and educational initiatives in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.