John Grider

John Grider is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. His research focuses on maritime history, labor movements, Native American history, and the American West, examining how cultural encounters reshaped maritime labor identities in the 19th-century Pacific. He teaches courses including World History, Native American History, and US Labor History.

Education:

• Ph.D. History, University of Colorado Boulder
• M.A. History, University of San Diego
• B.A. History, University of California, Santa Cruz

Research Interests: Grider's work explores the transformation of maritime labor communities through technological changes and cross-cultural encounters, particularly analyzing racial segregation's impact on sailor solidarity and employer exploitation.

Awards & Fellowships:

• Fulbright Scholarship to South Africa (2024)
• Keith Matthews Award for Best Article (2015)
• NEH Fellowship at Mystic Seaport (2010)

Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes history as the story of everyday people, empowering students to recognize their agency in shaping future narratives through courses on marginalized communities and labor struggles.