Dr. Margaret O Mara

Biography

Margaret O'Mara is a historian of modern United States, focusing on the growth of the high-tech economy and the history of American politics. She is the author of acclaimed books including 'Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America' (Penguin Press, 2019) and 'Cities of Knowledge: Cold War Science and the Search for Silicon Valley' (Princeton, 2005). Her work also includes 'Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections That Shaped the Twentieth Century' (Penn Press, 2015), co-authored textbooks for U.S. history, and serving as editor for the 'Politics and Society in Modern America' series for Princeton University Press. O'Mara has contributed to major publications such as The New York Times and WIRED and teaches courses covering the history of technology and industry, capitalism, and modern political history at the University of Washington. She has received numerous accolades including the UW Distinguished Teaching Award and has served as a fellow at various prestigious institutions. Her research interests encompass 20th Century Capitalism, Labor, Urban History, and Political History, collaborating on committee work for programs related to Science, Technology, and Society.

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