Devin Short

Devin Short is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of History at the University of Washington and a Senior Research Scientist at the UW Medical Cyclotron Facility. He holds an M.A. in History (UW, 2018), M.Sc. in Chemistry (Simon Fraser University, 2018), and B.Sc. in Physics (UW, 2012).

• Education:
  • M.A. in History, University of Washington (2018)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, Simon Fraser University (2018)
  • B.Sc. in Physics, University of Washington (2012)

His research bridges climate science, history of science, and digital humanities, focusing on the historical construction of climate models and the sustainability of scientific infrastructure amid climate change. He developed an archival database for planetary science literature to support critical analyses of laboratory archives and oral histories.

Recent publications highlight his experimental nuclear physics work, including precision mass measurements, ion trapping experiments, and improvements to accelerator-based decay spectroscopy. Key collaborations span institutions like TRIUMF, GSI, and Berkeley National Lab.

• Scientific Awards:
  • American Meteorological Society Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science (2021)
  • Thomas Power Prize Honorable Mention (2021)
  • UW History Department Digital History Fellowships (2021, 2020, 2018)
  • Rondeau Evans Fellowship (2016-2017)
  • Simon Fraser University Chemistry Alumni Graduate Scholarship (2016)
  • US Department of Energy Spring Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (2010)

At the UW Medical Cyclotron Facility, he applies laboratory and historical expertise to modernize 40-year-old accelerator technology for radiation therapy and medical isotope production. His work connects technical skill with philosophical inquiry into scientific practices.