Mylynka Kilgore Cardona

Mylynka Kilgore Cardona serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at East Texas A&M University's College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts, where she has taught since 2018 and coordinates the Public History Graduate Certificate program. Her work centers on how public spaces mediate historical engagement, combining transatlantic historical expertise with practical public history applications.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Transatlantic History, University of Texas at Arlington (2015)
• M.A. in History, University of Texas at Arlington (2008)
• B.A. in History, University of Texas at Arlington (2006)

Dr. Cardona's research integrates Transatlantic History with Public History methodologies, examining how historical narratives manifest in museums and public discourse. Her specialization in Historical Geography and Cartography analyzes spatial representations of power, while her Gender Studies focus investigates women's roles in exploration and historical memory. This interdisciplinary approach reveals how identity, space, and representation intersect across eras.

Her publications consistently explore themes of exploration, cartographic authority, and gendered historical narratives. Works on Texas map exhibits, Alexine Tinne's African expeditions, and Marie Antoinette's cultural legacy demonstrate her commitment to uncovering marginalized perspectives through geographical and gendered lenses.

Her scholarly recognition includes:

• Excellence in Teaching Award from ETAMU's National Society of Leadership and Success chapter (2019)

As Public History Graduate Certificate Coordinator, Dr. Cardona develops curricula connecting academic history with community engagement. Her prior curatorial work at the Texas General Land Office informs her approach to translating archival materials into public exhibits, though specific grant details or advisee lists aren't documented in available materials.