Steven Schlossman

Steven Schlossman is a Professor of History and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History. Since 2014, he has served as the Director of Undergraduate Studies and directs the Ethics, History, and Public Policy program.

• Education: Ph.D. from Columbia University (1976).

Schlossman’s research spans 19th and 20th century U.S. history, focusing on education policy, juvenile justice systems, sports history, and military recruitment politics. His work often intersects with Pittsburgh’s cultural and institutional history, particularly through studies of Oakmont Country Club’s role in shaping American golf.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in golf history (e.g., Summer School, 2022; The Lost Hole of Oakmont, 2021) and juvenile justice evolution (e.g., Transforming Juvenile Justice, 2005). His scholarship frequently examines how social policies impact childhood, education, and legal systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Elliott Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching (2016-17)
• History of Education Society’s Best Article Prize (1996)

Advising and Grants: Schlossman has advised graduate students and contributed to collaborative projects, including an Andrew W. Mellon Grant (2018) for urban food/water provisioning research. His career includes roles at RAND Corporation, University of Chicago, Harvard, and UCLA.