Dr. Shane Lynn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shane Lynn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at McMaster University, specializing in global transnational histories, focusing particularly on the Irish diaspora and the British and American empires. He earned a Gold Medal for his undergraduate studies at Trinity College Dublin, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts with Honors. He later obtained both his Master's and Doctorate from the University of Toronto. Lynn held a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Glucksman Ireland House, New York University, where he further developed his research interests in the fields of empire studies and diaspora history. His academic experience reflects a blend of rigorous scholarship and a dedication to teaching historical subjects at the university level. Lynn's research contributions have influenced contemporary understandings of migration and transnational dynamics within historical contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching in the Department of History.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Glucksman Ireland House, New York University • New York, NY, USA

Conducted research on global transnational histories.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
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