Che Yeun

Che Yeun is an Assistant Professor of History at Texas A&M University, specializing in the History of Science and Technology. Their research examines how scientific, industrial, and consumer practices shaped bodily rituals and social norms related to race, gender, and class. They hold a PhD in History of Science from Harvard University (2024).

• Education: PhD in History of Science, Harvard University (2024)

Research interests center on the intersection of science/technology with consumer culture, exploring how technologies of bodily maintenance (e.g., hygiene products) reflect and reinforce social hierarchies. Key themes include colonialism's influence on body politics, material culture's role in gender constructs, and the commodification of beauty standards.

No recent articles were explicitly listed in the provided text. Funding support has come from The Science History Institute, Hagley Library, and The Consortium of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine.

No student advising or grant details were provided. Their work interrogates how 'cleanliness' becomes a marker of social belonging through technologies like grooming products and medical practices.