Andrew Needham

Andrew Needham is an Associate Professor of History at NYU's College of Arts & Science. He specializes in 20th-century US history, with emphases on environmental history, American Indian studies, and urban/suburban development in the American West.

His scholarship examines how energy production, infrastructure, and regional politics shaped modern America. Notable works include 'Power Lines' (2014), analyzing Phoenix's growth through energy networks, and studies on Navajo energy exploitation. His research connects resource colonialism, tribal sovereignty, and metropolitan expansion, revealing tensions between technological progress and social equity.

Professor Needham's articles have won awards, including the Urban History Association's Best Article prize (2009).