About
Rachel Trubowitz is a Professor and Chair of the English Department at the University of New Hampshire-Durham. Her academic work bridges literature, religion, and gender studies, with a focus on 17th-century English texts and their intersections with early modern science and politics.
- Education: B.A. from Barnard College; M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in English from Columbia University.
Rachel’s research delves into the literary and cultural landscapes of the early modern period, particularly the works of John Milton, gender dynamics in pamphlet literature, and the interplay between science and theology. Her publications reflect a deep engagement with these themes, often exploring how political and religious ideologies shape textual narratives.
Recent teaching includes courses on British literature, Shakespeare, Milton, and honors seminars like Seeing is Believing. Her work Milton and Mathematics was recognized as a funded research project by the University of New Hampshire-Durham in 2013.
- Scientific Awards: Milton and Mathematics (Principal Investigator), University of New Hampshire-Durham, 2013.
