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William T. Lynch is Professor of History at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, specializing in Science and Technology Studies. He holds a PhD in Science and Technology Studies from Cornell University and teaches courses on environmental history and science studies.
His research examines the historical development of scientific knowledge, cultural evolution theories, environmental transformations, and the sociology of scientific dissent. Current projects analyze the origins of the Anthropocene and new sciences of cultural evolution.
Publication analysis reveals interdisciplinary scholarship bridging:
- Historical epistemology and philosophy of science
- Environmental history and Anthropocene studies
- Cultural evolution and social theory
- Critical studies of scientific institutions
Awards:
- Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award (2022)
He has supervised graduate research and teaches courses including World Environmental History, Science/Technology/Society, and American Medicine. His research has received significant scholarly attention with over 684 Google Scholar citations.
