Elizabeth Garner Masarik

Elizabeth Garner Masarik is an Assistant Professor of History at SUNY Brockport, specializing in U.S. Women’s History, the Gilded Age, Progressive Era, and U.S./Mexico Borderlands. She is an inaugural Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fellow and author of Sentimental State. Her teaching includes courses on gender, race, New York history, and the women’s suffrage movement.

Education:

• PhD, University at Buffalo
• M.A., University at Buffalo
• B.A., University of Texas-Austin

Her research explores intersections of gender, welfare policy, and social movements in early 20th-century America. She co-produces the award-winning podcast Dig: A History Podcast and has contributed to public history projects like Nursing Clio. Current work examines Spiritualism's role in the women’s suffrage movement.

Scientific Awards:

• Inaugural Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fellow

Masarik has participated in podcast episodes addressing diverse historical themes, including sexuality, gender-based violence, and trans historical experiences. She also organizes Book Talk events and contributes to public engagement with history through digital platforms and community initiatives.