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Catherine McNeur is a Professor in the Department of History at Portland State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her expertise spans 19th-century American environmental history, urban history, public history, and the history of science. She teaches diverse courses including U.S. history, environmental history, food history, and public history labs.
Education:
- Ph.D. and M.Phil. from Yale University
- M.A. from Yale University
- B.A. from New York University
Research Focus: McNeur investigates the intersection of urbanization, environmental conflicts, and scientific development in 19th-century America. Her award-winning books and articles explore themes of public space governance, marginalized scientific contributors, and socio-environmental transformations in urban settings like New York City.
Publications Analysis: Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on environmental justice, urban development, and historical recovery of overlooked scientific figures. Recent publications emphasize gender dynamics in science and the evolution of urban green spaces.
Awards & Honors:
- John Eliot Allen Outstanding Teaching Award (2022)
- James H. Broussard Best First Book Prize (2015)
- George Perkins Marsh Book Prize (2015)
- Rachel Carson Prize for Best Dissertation (2012)
- Victorian Society Book Award (2015)
- Hornblower Award (2015)
- Urban History Association Dissertation Award (2012)
Student Advising: McNeur has supervised 7 Master's students and 6 Honors students on topics ranging from environmental inequality and public space reclamation to historical death practices and eco-gentrification.
