Andrew M. Schocket

Andrew M. Schocket is a Professor of History and American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he actively contributes to academic scholarship and public discourse through publications in journals like the Journal of the Early Republic and popular outlets including the Washington Post and Salon. He serves as Graduate Faculty and is deeply engaged in digital humanities initiatives and faculty union leadership as an officer of the Bowling Green State University Faculty Association.

His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in History from the College of William and Mary (1993-2001) and a B.A. in History from Yale University (1986-1990).

Schocket's research centers on American Cultural History, Digital Humanities, and Memory in American Culture, with groundbreaking work on the American Revolution and Atlantic World. His scholarship examines how historical narratives are constructed and contested in public consciousness, particularly through modern media like the musical Hamilton, while pioneering digital methodologies for preserving early American datasets. This dual focus on cultural memory and technological innovation defines his interdisciplinary approach.

His 14 most recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory exploring Revolutionary-era memory politics and digital historiography, from the 2019 constitutional census analysis to his 2015 monograph Fighting over the Founders and ongoing work with the Magazine of Early American Datasets. These works collectively demonstrate how digital tools transform historical research while interrogating the political stakes of historical representation.

His accolades include the Ohio Academy of History Outstanding Publication Award (2008) for Founding Corporate Power in Early National Philadelphia, NEH Summer Seminar participation (2011), and prestigious fellowships from the Library Company of Philadelphia and Huntington Library.

• Ohio Academy of History Outstanding Publication Award (2008)
• NEH Summer Seminar Participant (2011)
• Library Company of Philadelphia Fellowship (2002-2003)
• Huntington Library Fellowship (2001-2002)
• Sons of Cincinnati Dissertation Fellowship (1996-1997)

Schocket mentors graduate students in history and American culture studies while securing significant research funding, including an NEH Office of Digital Humanities Start-up Grant for the Scholar’s Dashboard project (2012-2014). His current initiatives include editing the Cambridge History of the American Revolution and developing digital infrastructure to enhance historical scholarship accessibility.

As project coordinator for the Magazine of Early American Datasets (MEAD), Schocket leads a major collaborative effort with the McNeil Center for Early American Studies to preserve and democratize access to historical datasets. His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement through blogging at andyschocket.net and frequent media commentary on historical memory politics.