Dr. Kristin Poling

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristin Poling is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She specializes in European history, emphasizing urban and environmental histories of Germany and the United States. Poling’s research explores social cultural factors that shape urban developments, and she teaches various history courses, including German world history and historical research methods. In addition to her teaching, she serves as the faculty advisor for the history student group, Phi Alpha Theta, and engages in the Honors program. Poling has published extensively, including her book 'Germany’s Urban Frontiers: Nature History Edge Nineteenth-Century City' through the University of Pittsburgh Press in 2020. Her work has appeared in prestigious journals and edited volumes, making significant contributions to the field of urban history.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan-Dearborn

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
High school diploma or GED College preparatory curriculum
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