Dr. Steven Mintz

Biography

Steven Mintz is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1979 and his Bachelor's degree from Oberlin College in 1973. Mintz is a leading authority on families, children, youth, and life course studies. He has published extensively on topics including slavery, social reform, ethnicity, and film. Over five years, he served as the founding director of the University of Texas System's Institute for Transformational Learning, focusing on designing and testing new educational models. He has authored fifteen books, including 'Prime Time: History Modern Adulthood' and 'Huck’s Raft: History American Childhood,' the latter winning major awards from the Association of American Publishers and the Organization of American Historians. His most recent book, 'Learning-Centered University: Making College Developmental, Transformational, Equitable Experience,' was published in January 2024. Mintz has taught at various prestigious institutions including Oberlin College, Harvard University, and Pepperdine University, and has held significant roles in several academic organizations.

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