Joshua L Rosenbloom

Joshua L. Rosenbloom is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His extensive academic career includes leadership roles as Department Chair at Iowa State University (2015-2025), Director of NSF's Science of Science and Innovation Policy Program (2012-2014), and Associate Vice Chancellor at the University of Kansas. He holds fellowships in several prestigious organizations including the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Dr. Rosenbloom earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University (1988) and B.A. in History from Oberlin College (1981). His research bridges historical and contemporary economic issues, with specializations in:

• U.S. economic development from colonial times through industrialization
• Science and innovation policy dynamics
• Labor market structures and public economics
• Wealth distribution and social mobility
• Research data sharing practices

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on 19th-century economic transformation, science funding mechanisms, and longitudinal wealth studies. Article keywords frequently cluster around historical economics, innovation systems, and labor markets, with methodological emphasis on data reconstruction and policy analysis spanning centuries.

Significant honors include:

• Elected Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• Fellow, Cliometric Society
• Fellow, Economic History Association

As NSF program director and research center leader, he has shaped national science policy and resource allocation strategies. While no specific grants or students are detailed, his administrative roles involved significant research oversight and academic leadership.