{"id":133973,"date":"2023-02-28T09:42:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T14:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=133973"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:48:53","slug":"ucf-research-in-60-seconds-studying-culture-through-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-research-in-60-seconds-studying-culture-through-food\/","title":{"rendered":"麻豆原创 Research in 60 Seconds: Studying Culture Through Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s solving the world\u2019s biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at 麻豆原创 are on the edge of scientific breakthroughs that aim to make an impact. Through the Research in 60 Seconds series, student and faculty researchers condense their complex studies into bite-sized summaries so you can know how and why Knights plan to improve our world.<\/p>\n

Name:<\/strong> Ty Matejowsky<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> \u00a0Professor of Anthropology<\/p>\n

Why are you interested in this research?<\/h2>\n

As an anthropologist, I find that food is one of the most evocative and relatable ways of expressing a culture. I currently conduct research in Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, but generally my research interests include fast food, economic anthropology, globalization, urbanization, culture change and development, and disaster studies. Most recently I\u2019ve published a book, Smothered and Covered: Waffle House and the Southern Imagery<\/em><\/a>, which traces discusses the chain restaurant\u2019s roots in established southern foodways and considers its place in American and southern popular culture.<\/p>\n

Who inspires you to conduct your research?<\/h2>\n

My family, friends, and colleagues. I cannot express how many times informal conversations with these folks have led to new insights and research directions, ultimately, enhancing my work.<\/p>\n

How does 麻豆原创 empower you to do your research?<\/h2>\n

麻豆原创 cultivates an atmosphere of collaboration and interdisciplinarity that invigorates my research imagination and agenda.<\/p>\n

What major grants and honors have you earned to support your research?<\/h2>\n

The 麻豆原创 In-House Research Award in 2006. Over the years I\u2019ve also received travel funds from the College of Sciences.<\/p>\n

Why is this research important?<\/h2>\n

In a world where intentional and unintentional misunderstandings abound, my work offers on perspectives on common issues we all as humans confront, highlighting commonalities and differences related to matters of food production and consumption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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