Matthew Laubacher, PhD

Matthew Laubacher, PhD

Program Chair

College
College of Arts and Sciences
Field
Social & Behavioral Science

Education

  • PhD, History

    Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States, 2011

  • MEd, Cross Cultural Teaching

    National University, La Jolla, CA, United States, 2004

  • B.S., Animal Physiology & Neuroscience

    University of California, San Diego, CA, United States, 2001

  • B.A., History

    University of California, San Diego, CA, United States, 2001

Professional Affiliations

  • American Historical Association

  • Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science

  • History of Science Society

  • International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Science of Biology

  • Society for the History of Natural History

Honors and Awards

  • Research Sabbatical

    Ashford University, 2019

  • University Fellows Program Grant

    Ashford University, 2017

  • University Fellows Program Grant

    Ashford University, 2015

  • Doctoral Completion Fellowship

    Arizona State University, 2011

  • HSS Conference Travel Grant

    2010

  • Summer Dissertation Improvement Grant

    Arizona State University, 2010

  • Smithsonian Doctoral Improvement Fellowship

    2009

  • PACHS Visiting Dissertation Fellowship

    2009

Contact

Biography

Dr. Matthew Laubacher is a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Academic Engagement Center, where he serves as the chair for UAGC’s general education social science courses. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego with bachelor’s degrees in History and Biology, holds a master’s in Education from National University, and a doctorate in History from Arizona State University. He has previously taught at Ashford University, Arizona State University, and Rio Salado College, and in secondary education at Title I schools.

Dr. Laubacher’s main research interests involve the dynamic relationship between science (especially biology) and culture. He enjoys training students to critically examine historical documents as well as our cultural understanding of history. When teaching, Dr. Laubacher focuses heavily on the development and application of student critical thinking skills throughout the course. The number one tip he gives to online students is to develop active reading skills and to make connections with other aspects of course content while reading. Dr. Laubacher lives in Phoenix with his wife, Dr. Jacqueline Ryan-Rojas, who teaches high school theatre, and their three children.

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