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Leah Glaser is a tenured Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University, where she also serves as Coordinator for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Studies and Public History MA programs. Her expertise spans Public History, American West, Environmental Sustainability, and 20th Century US History.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in American History from Arizona State University (2002)
- Master of Arts (MA) in Public History from Arizona State University (1996)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Art History from Tufts University (1992)
Glaser’s research focuses on energy history, cultural resource management, and environmental sustainability within public history contexts. Her publications emphasize power infrastructure, indigenous perspectives, and preservation ethics.
Recent work includes the 2023 book Interpreting Energy at Museums and Historic Sites and the under-contract project Branching Out: The Public History of Trees. She has received multiple grants including the National Endowment for the Humanities (2023-24) and Campuses for Environmental Stewardship (2019).
- 2023-24: NEH Grant for Connecticut Place-Based Learning
- 2015-16: NEH/ALA Grant for Latino Studies
- 2012: Norton Mezvinsky Research Awards
- 2008: Dean’s Research Initiative Grant
As Director of the Contact journal and advisor for Public History MA students, Glaser integrates community development with historical analysis through courses like Local History and Community Development and History of the American West. Her work bridges historic preservation with modern sustainability goals.
