Steven A. Walton

Steven A. Walton is an Associate Professor of History at Michigan Technological University, specializing in the History of Technology with a focus on Military History, Industrial Archaeology, and Early Modern European History. His research bridges Medieval Technology and 19th-century American Industrial History, examining intersections between technical knowledge, users, and warfare.

He teaches courses such as Military History of the United States and History of Science, emphasizing technology's role in shaping societies. His recent projects include a study on 16th-century British fortifications and analyses of West Point Foundry operations. Additionally, he serves as Managing Editor for Vulcan: International Journal for the Social History of Military Technology and oversees the Technology & Change in History book series with Brill.

• Scientific Awards: Vogel Prize Winner (2018)
• Key Publications: Explored topics like Renaissance fortification (2020), technological determinism in warfare (2019), and 19th-century iron ore processing (2018).