Cameron B. Strang

Cameron B. Strang is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on the intersections of science, imperialism, and Indigenous knowledge in early America and the Atlantic world. He has received prestigious awards, including the Summerlee Book Prize and Michael V.R. Thomason Book Award for his groundbreaking work Frontiers of Science.

Education:

• Ph.D., History, University of Texas at Austin (2013)
• M.A., University of New Hampshire (2008)
• B.A., McGill University (2004)

Strang’s scholarship explores themes such as Indigenous exploration, environmental history, and the role of science in territorial expansion. His courses include topics ranging from U.S. history to Native American studies and the Civil War.

Scientific Awards:

• Summerlee Book Prize
• Michael V.R. Thomason Book Award

He has secured funding from institutions like the Smithsonian Institution, National Science Foundation, and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies. His recent publications examine Indigenous participation in scientific endeavors and the cultural dimensions of scientific practices.