Dr. Joyce Chaplin

Biography

Joyce E. Chaplin is the James Duncan Phillips Professor of Early American History at Harvard University, specializing in Environmental History. She holds a BA from Northwestern University, an MA, and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University. Chaplin has contributed to various academic programs, including the Department of the History of Science and the American Studies Program. She serves on the Faculty Executive Board of the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture and is a trustee of the Massachusetts Historical Society. A Fulbright Scholar, she has taught at institutions across six continents and is recognized for her scholarly work in maritime studies related to the Atlantic Ocean. Chaplin is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, and has published notable works including 'Anxious Pursuit', 'Subject Matter', 'Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin', and 'Franklin Stove'. Her research and writings have been translated into multiple languages. She has received a Guggenheim Fellowship and is known for her contributions to historical essays and reviews in prestigious publications.

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