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Dr. Julia M Gossard serves as a Professor of History and the Associate Dean for Faculty Success in the College of Arts and Science (ArtSci) at Utah State University. Previously, she served as the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences from 2022 until its merger into ArtSci in 2025. Her academic journey includes a PhD and MA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BA from Southern Methodist University.
Dr. Gossard specializes in the history of childhood and youth, with research spanning Europe and the United States. Her current scholarly interests include higher educational pedagogical practices, high-impact teaching methods, and the application of generative artificial intelligence in classroom settings. She also investigates the construction of modern girlhood and the concept of 'double age' in historical contexts. Her methodological approach combines quantitative and qualitative research techniques to explore societal transformations through the lens of childhood experiences.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward the intersection of historical scholarship and educational innovation, with increasing focus on AI applications in teaching history. The publications span historical analysis of childhood in French and American contexts, pedagogical frameworks for student success, and innovative applications of technology in historical education.
- Fass-Sandin Prize (2019) from the Society for the History of Childhood & Youth
- Best Article Prize (2017) from the Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth
- Honorable mention citations from multiple scholarly organizations
- Research grants from the American Historical Association, Mellon Foundation, Newberry Library, and other prestigious organizations
As Associate Dean for Faculty Success, Dr. Gossard leads ArtSci's strategic planning, oversees promotion and tenure processes, and implements faculty development initiatives. She spearheads the Initiative on Health and Educational Disparities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across three colleges at USU. Her editorial role with the Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth further demonstrates her leadership in the field. Dr. Gossard's three authored books—Young Subjects (2021), Habits of Mind (2023), and Encountering Childhoods (2024)—showcase her dual expertise in historical scholarship and educational innovation.
