Taylor Hamblin

Taylor Hamblin is an Assistant Professor of History at UW-La Crosse specializing in inquiry-based social studies education for grades 6-12. He develops curricula like Protecting Nebraska Waters that integrate historical thinking with civic action.

Education:

• Ph.D. Educational Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• M.A. History, University of South Dakota
• B.A. History, Spanish, Education, University of South Dakota

Research Focus: Examines how inquiry-driven projects foster civic engagement, particularly in rural and Indigenous communities. Recent publications analyze language politics in curricula and assessment of historical thinking skills.

Teaching: Leads courses on social studies methods (HIS 304), ELL instruction (HIS 402), and environmental world history. Prior experience includes teaching middle school history and developing NSF-funded educational resources.