Tom Scheinfeldt

Tom Scheinfeldt is a Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Connecticut, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Digital Media & Design and the Department of History. He serves as Director of Greenhouse Studios, a transdisciplinary research unit focused on digital-age scholarship. Previously, he was Managing Director of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, leading award-winning projects like THATCamp, Omeka, and the September 11 Digital Archive.

Education:

• D.Phil. Modern History, University of Oxford (2003)
• M.Sc. History of Science, University of Oxford (1999)
• A.B. History and Science, Harvard College (1996)

Research Focus: Scheinfeldt’s work centers on digital humanities, the history of science and technology, scholarly communication, and software development. His research explores how digital tools transform academic practices and democratize access to historical knowledge. He actively collaborates across disciplines to address challenges in digital scholarship.

Funding & Recognition:

• Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library of Congress, National Archives, and foundations like Sloan, Mellon, and Kress.
• Elected Member of the American Antiquarian Society.
• Distinguished Speaker, Organization of American Historians.

Advising & Leadership: While no formal advisees are listed, Scheinfeldt has mentored teams through his leadership in digital humanities projects. Greenhouse Studios acts as a hub for collaborative research, fostering innovation in digital methodologies.