Alberto Martínez

Alberto Martínez is a tenured Professor in the Department of History at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. His scholarship bridges the history of science, mathematics, and political discourse, with a focus on uncovering historical myths and their cultural impact.

His research spans the evolution of myths in science (e.g., Einstein's relativity, Darwin's finches), the interplay between astronomy and religion (Giordano Bruno, Galileo), and critical analyses of political news media. Martínez is currently writing a historical novel about Albert Einstein and has taught courses like Einstein in an Age of Conflict, History of Money and Corruption, and Race, Science, and Racism.

• Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society, multiple fellowships at prestigious institutions (Harvard, MIT, Caltech), and recognition for public scholarship.
• Education: Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, M.A. from New York University.

Martínez actively engages graduate students and contributes to public debates through media outlets like The Hill and Scientific American. His work challenges institutional narratives, notably exposing the racist origins of UT Austin’s anthem The Eyes of Texas in his 2025 book.