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R. Scott Smith is a Professor of Classics, Humanities, and Italian Studies at the University of New Hampshire, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). He holds a PhD in Classical Philology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2000). His research focuses on ancient mythography, particularly Greek and Roman interpretations of myths, and the works of Seneca the Younger. He co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Mythography and leads the digital humanities project Putting Greek Myth on the Map, visualizing mythological geographies. Smith teaches Latin, Greek, and classical courses, directing UNH's Study Abroad in Rome Program. He also serves as President of regional classical organizations and chairs the Faculty Senate.
Education:
- PhD in Classical Philology, University of Illinois, 2000
- MA in Classics, University of Illinois, 1995
- BA in Classics, Mary Washington College, 1993
Smith's research bridges textual analysis and digital humanities, emphasizing mythological organization in antiquity. His work on Seneca explores philosophical and dramatic intersections of myth. Recent publications include studies on mythography in Pliny, Statius' Thebaid, and Hellenistic literary traditions. He actively engages in curriculum development, integrating mythological spatial analysis with classical pedagogy.
Teaching and Outreach: Courses span from introductory mythology to advanced Latin literature. His Rome Study Abroad program combines archaeological fieldwork with classical texts. He contributes to public humanities through New Hampshire Humanities.
Professional Roles:
- Chair, Faculty Senate
- President, New England Classical Conference
- Editorial Board Member, Polymnia
His digital project Putting Greek Myth on the Map uses GIS to explore mythological place-names, recontextualizing ancient narratives within real landscapes. This work reflects his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in classics.
