Michael Ortiz-Castro

Dr. Michael Ortiz-Castro (he/him) is a Lecturer in the Department of History at Bentley University. His work bridges historical analysis with interdisciplinary inquiries into race, science, and citizenship in the United States.

Education

• Ph.D. in American Studies, Harvard University
• BA in Mathematics and American Studies, Wesleyan University

Research Interests

Dr. Ortiz-Castro specializes in the history of citizenship in the United States, focusing on cultural dynamics in the late 19th century. His research explores intersections between the life sciences (medicine, biology, public health) and constructions of race and difference during the same period. He also investigates the evolution of capitalism and corporate structures in 19th-century U.S. social history.

Grants and Funding: His work has received support from the History of Science Society, the Harvard Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, the Yale Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, and the American Philosophical Society.

Contact: Office located at LaCava Campus Center - 150F, phone (781) 216-7775, email mortizcastro@bentley.edu.