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Rebecca Andersen is a Lecturer in the Department of History, Cultures, and Ideas at Utah State University, where she teaches modern U.S. history and Utah history. She oversees the public history track and supervises student internships, playing a key role in experiential learning within the department.
Educational Background:
- PhD in U.S. History/Public History, Arizona State University, 2015
- MA in World History, University of Utah, 2008
- BA in History and Anthropology, Weber State University, 2004
Her research focuses on the intersection of religion, environment, and cultural development in the American West, particularly along Utah's Wasatch Front. She explores how Mormon identity shaped post-World War II urban and industrial landscapes, with special attention to material culture and environmental change. Her work bridges public history and academic scholarship, often engaging with regional historical narratives.
The available publication indicates a strong thematic focus on Mormon environmental history and the symbolic use of natural resources in religious and cultural identity formation. Her scholarship contributes to broader conversations in American religious history and the historical geography of the Intermountain West.
Professional Service:
- Advisory Editorial Board Member, Utah Historical Quarterly
She regularly publishes in Utah Historical Quarterly and mentors students through internship programs. While no grants are explicitly mentioned, her editorial role and publication record suggest active engagement in the historical research community. She contributes significantly to public history education and regional scholarship.
Rebecca Andersen is involved with the public history program and student internship supervision at Utah State University, indicating leadership in applied history education.
