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Matthew Lavine is an Associate Professor in the Department of History of Science and Technology at Mississippi State University, serving as Undergraduate Coordinator. His work focuses on the intersection of science and American popular culture in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- M.A./Ph.D. in History of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008)
- A.B. in History, Kenyon College (1997)
His research explores nuclear culture, science popularization, and the history of American sex education. Key areas include the cultural impact of radiation, medical technologies like X-rays, and the role of science in shaping public discourse. Lavine co-edits the Isis and Osiris journals for the History of Science Society, emphasizing scholarly collaboration and disciplinary identity. His publications analyze topics like marital manuals, pseudoscientific therapies, and the historical perception of medical technologies.
Professional affiliations include the History of Science Society, American Historical Association, and International Society for the History of Medicine. Courses taught span American history, popular culture, and the history of science and technology.
