Adam Hasewinkle
Assistant Professor of Practice, History
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Adam Hasewinkle is an Assistant Professor of Practice, concentrating on the intricate relationship between technology and society throughout history, with a particular emphasis on computing. He earned a Master of Arts in History from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he was honored as a Nau Scholar in recognition of his dedication to historical studies. His research explores significant themes, including labor and environmental exploitation in Silicon Valley and the development of Orientalism within the Ottoman Imperial Harem. Adam has experience teaching courses in World History and is currently engaged in courses that examine the history of technology, science, and medicine.
Research Interests
- The History of Computers and Society
- History of Technology, Science, and Medicine
- World History
Honors and Awards
- Second-Year John Nau II Graduate Fellowship (Fall 2022 - Spring 2023)
- COLFA Center for Student Excellence Experiential Learning Scholarship (Summer 2022)
- John S. Jockusch Endowed Scholarship in the Liberal Arts (Fall 2022)
- John Nau II Graduate Fellowship (Spring 2022)
Publications
- MA Thesis: The Madness of the Microchip: Labor and Environmental Exploitation in the Development of Silicon Valley. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2819937295
- The Development of Orientalism in the Ottoman Imperial Harem. (UTSA COLFA) Beyond Boundaries: Mastering the Liberal Arts. Vol.1 Issue.2 (Spring 2023) https://beyondboundariesjournal.org/portfolio/the-development-of-orientalism-in-the-ottoman-imperial-harem/
- Perceptions of Ottoman Military Slavery: Orientalism & The Zanj Rebellion. HistoryHub.info. Published August 18, 2022. https://historyhub.info/perceptions-of-ottoman-military-slavery-orientalism-the-zanj-rebellion/
- Learning History Matters: Advocating for Interdisciplinary Learning. Published in the Quantastic Journal on Medium December 29th, 2024. https://medium.com/the-quantastic-journal/learning-history-matters-advocating-for-interdisciplinary-learning-767d5c97ebe3
