Biography

My research at Cambridge will examine how the social sciences have created and constrained political and economic agency, particularly during the 20th century. In the past, I have done research on particle physics, the classification of government documents, and the history of prediction. I have also developed and taught courses to middle schoolers on poetry and the history and politics of New Haven. My ultimate goal is to become a history and social studies teacher, and to incorporate the lessons of the humanistic study of science and technology into secondary school curricula. To that end, I am also interested in the future in studying and developing pedagogical techniques that inspire laughter, critical thought, and political engagement. I grew up in New York City and often miss riding its subways when I’m away.