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Michael Reidy is a Professor in the Department of History & Philosophy at the University of Montana's College of Letters & Science. His research focuses on the history of science, exploration, and mountaineering, with particular emphasis on John Tyndall and Darwinian thought. He holds the Michael P. Malone Professorship in History and has received awards for teaching and research.
Education:
- Ph.D. in History, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (1999)
- B.A. in History, University of Notre Dame (1991)
Research Interests:
- Analysis of 19th-century scientific correspondence networks
- Intersections between mountaineering and scientific exploration
- Historiography of Darwinian theory and its cultural implications
Recent Work Trends: His publications emphasize the epistolary history of Victorian scientists like John Tyndall, exploring how correspondence shaped scientific collaboration and knowledge transfer. Recent volumes in the John Tyndall Correspondence Project highlight methodological innovations in historical documentation.
Awards:
- 2019 Faculty Mentor Award for Excellence (MSU Alumni Foundation)
- 2017 Michael P. Malone Professor of History
- Nominated for 2012 President’s Excellence in Teaching Award
Engagement & Service: Served on editorial boards for Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences (2017–2025), co-chaired History of Science Society meetings, and participated in public outreach initiatives including guest lectures and museum collaborations.
