Joshua Brinkman

Dr. Joshua Brinkman is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) at North Carolina State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS). His research focuses on technology's role in identity formation, policy impacts, and rural culture, particularly in American agriculture. He holds a Ph.D. in STS from Virginia Tech, a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School, and a B.A. in History and Economics from Virginia Tech.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Science and Technology Studies, Virginia Tech (2017)
  • J.D., University of Minnesota Law School (2003)
  • B.A. History & Economics, Virginia Tech (2000)

His work bridges history, law, and technology, emphasizing rural communities' agency in technological adoption. Notable publications include American Farming Culture and the History of Technology (2024) and articles on energy policy and legal frameworks. He teaches courses like STS 214 and STS 304.

Brinkman actively presents at conferences such as the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) and the American Wind Energy Association. He is a member of SHOT and performs jazz saxophone/clarinet in the Raleigh-Durham area.