Wendy Wong

Dr. Wendy Wong serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Intellectual Heritage program within Temple University's College of Liberal Arts. Her academic focus centers on U.S. History, particularly the intersections of foreign relations, print media, and slavery in Early America.

Education

• Ph.D. in History

Research Focus

Dr. Wong's scholarship critically examines Early American diplomatic history through the lens of print culture and transnational connections. Her work reveals how foreign relations shaped national identity during the Revolutionary and Early Republic eras, with special emphasis on Haitian-American interactions and the role of media in political discourse. Current projects explore the Embargo Act of 1807 and John Adams' diplomatic legacy.

Publication Trends

Her recent publications demonstrate sustained engagement with U.S. foreign policy formation, particularly Haiti's influence on early American statecraft. Contributions to reference works like the SHAFR Guide and Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia highlight her expertise in diplomatic history and urban cultural institutions.

Awards

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Professional Activities

Dr. Wong serves as editor for the Revolution to Civil War chapter in the SHAFR Guide Online and consulted for the American Philosophical Society's Revolutionary City digital-history project. She teaches Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life and Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, though specific student advising details were not provided.

Research Infrastructure

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