Profiles in "History of Science" Expertise Area

  • Dr. Cook-Deegan's research interests include science policy, health policy, biomedical research, cancer and intellectual property.
  • Collins is an evolutionary ecologist whose research group studies the role of host-pathogen interactions in species decline and extinction, as well as ecological ethics.
  • Olenina specializes in Russian literature and visual culture, as well as media theory with an emphasis on performance and embodied spectatorship.
  • Dr. Schmidt's current research examines the means by which literature both captures and influences attitudes and policies toward the natural world. Other areas of interest include non-fiction storytelling through podcasting.
  • Dr. David Burel is a historian who studies technological enthusiasts, automotive technology, and recreation. He offers history and interdisciplinary courses at the Polytechnic campus.
  • Spackman studies the environmental and social impact of scientific and technological efforts to manipulate sensory experiences of smelling and tasting.
  • Arthur Daemmrich is director of the Arizona State University Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes (CSPO) and a Professor of Practice in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.