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Amanda J. Snyder serves as an Associate Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Central Florida with key administrative roles:
- Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs
- Director of the History Lab
Her academic profile centers on the early modern Atlantic World, with specialized research in Caribbean piracy, crime and identity formation, and frontier/borderland dynamics. She integrates these themes into courses covering Florida history, American frontier development, and maritime law, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to historical analysis.
Dr. Snyder's publication record features a significant 2018 contribution to Caribbean colonial scholarship examining Spanish fortifications and English designs in 17th-century Jamaica. This work reveals her methodological focus on material culture, colonial architecture, and cross-cultural interactions during European imperial competition. Her research trajectory emphasizes how physical structures shaped geopolitical conflicts and cultural exchanges in the Atlantic World.
As Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, she oversees curriculum development and academic advising for history majors, ensuring comprehensive training in historical methodology and critical analysis. Her leadership extends to the History Lab where she implements innovative pedagogical approaches combining digital tools with primary source research.
The History Lab functions as an experiential learning hub under Dr. Snyder's direction, facilitating student engagement with archival materials, community-based projects, and public history initiatives. This laboratory environment bridges theoretical knowledge with practical historical investigation, fostering advanced research skills among undergraduate scholars.
