Sharon Romeo

Sharon Romeo, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of History, Classics, & Religion at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on American History, Women's History, and African American Studies, with an emphasis on the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. She teaches courses such as HIST 250 (American History to 1865) and HIST 351 (History of Women in the United States), emphasizing multicultural and multiracial perspectives.

Education:

• Ph.D., The University of Iowa, American Studies
• M.A., The College of William and Mary, American History
• B.A., The Evergreen State College

Research Interests: Dr. Romeo examines themes of Black freedom, gender dynamics, and military justice in Civil War Missouri. Her work highlights African American women's roles, citizenship reconstruction, and the intersection of race, gender, and power in postbellum society.

Recent Scholarship Trends: Her publications analyze marginalized voices in historical narratives, particularly through the lens of African American women’s experiences and legal testimony during the Civil War. This reflects her broader commitment to recovering underrepresented histories.

Awards:

• 2017 Mary C. Neth Prize
• 2017 Missouri Conference on History Article Award
• 2016 Missouri Historical Review Article Award
• 2015 Robert Eldridge Seiler Fellowship

Teaching and Advising: She has taught consistently since 2022, including Fall 2025 terms. While formal student advisees are not listed, her courses suggest active engagement with graduate and undergraduate mentorship. No grants are explicitly mentioned, but her awards indicate sustained scholarly impact.

Lab/Team Affiliations: No specific labs or collaborative teams are noted in the provided texts.