Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson serves as Professor of History and Chair of the Department of Humanities at Hillyer College, University of Hartford, with office location in Hillyer Hall 316. Contact is available via email microbins@hartford.edu or telephone 860.768.5951, and professional resources are maintained at timetoeatthedogs.com.

His academic preparation includes:

• PhD in History of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• MA in History of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• BS in Biology and Philosophy, Boston College

Research centers on History of Science with specialized focus in History of Exploration and History of Extreme Environments. His work critically examines how scientific theories intersect with cultural narratives in frontier zones, particularly analyzing racial ideologies in African exploration and national identity construction through Arctic expeditions. Methodologically, he bridges archival analysis with cultural studies frameworks.

Publication trends reveal consistent investigation of 19th-20th century scientific expeditions, demonstrating how exploration narratives shaped American cultural values and racial classifications. Both monographs establish connections between environmental extremes and scientific authority, with The Coldest Crucible analyzing polar expeditions as cultural performance and The Lost White Tribe deconstructing racial theories in African exploration.

As an educator, Robinson teaches United States History, Global History, Atlantic History, and Living in Extreme Environments courses, integrating his research on environmental and exploration history into curriculum design while maintaining active scholarly engagement through digital platforms.