Dr. Mikael Wolfe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mikael Wolfe is an Associate Professor of History at Stanford University, specializing in modern Latin America. His research focuses on the intersection of social, political, environmental, and technological changes, particularly those related to water control, agrarian reform, and the impact of climate on social revolutions. He employs interdisciplinary historical methods to examine how these themes interact within the human and nonhuman environments. Professor Wolfe has published a significant book, 'Watering Revolution: Environmental Technological History of Agrarian Reform in Mexico', which explores the role of water management during the Mexican Revolution and critiques the notion of passive engineering in state development schemes. His forthcoming project, 'Rebellious Climates: Extreme Weather Shaped Cuban Revolutions', seeks to integrate environmental history and historical climatology to understand how climatic events have historically influenced social and political dynamics in Cuba. Wolfe's academic appointments include roles at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California-San Diego, along with various fellowships and organizing roles at conferences focusing on environmental history.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Mellon Visiting Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2012-12-31

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Visiting Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2010-12-31

Center US-Mexican Studies, University of California-San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Visiting Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Kellogg Institute for International Studies, University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

Awards

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Elinor K. Melville Book Prize

2018-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.