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Kristin Hoganson is a Professor of History at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She holds additional roles as Stanley S. Stroup Professor of History, Professor in Gender and Women's Studies, and Professor in the Center for Global Studies. Her research focuses on U.S. foreign relations and empire from the long nineteenth century through World War I, with emphasis on masculinity, trade, globavore consumption, and imperial infrastructure. Recent work explores the 'American heartland' as a nexus of border brokering and imperial dynamics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Yale University, 1995
- B.A., Yale University, 1987
Research Interests: U.S. imperialism, transimperial history, global environmental connections, gender/sexuality studies, and the interplay between rural regions and global forces. Her award-winning book The Heartland: An American History redefines Midwest history through colonial entanglements and carbon-era infrastructure.
Publications Trends: Recent works bridge local and global scales, emphasizing infrastructure's role in empire and the Midwest's overlooked global significance. Themes include militarism, colonialism, food systems, and transnational entanglements across empires.
Advising/Grants: While specific grants aren't listed, her transnational research implies collaborative projects. Teaches courses on historical methods, U.S. foreign relations, and global-local intersections. No listed advisees but actively mentors through interdisciplinary programs.
