Matthew Laubacher, PhD

Dr. Matthew Laubacher is a distinguished educator and academic leader with over two decades of experience spanning secondary and higher education. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Arizona State University, specializing in the history of science, and a master’s degree in education from National University. His research focuses on both the history of natural history in the United States, as well as on instructional techniques in the online setting. His teaching portfolio encompasses a wide array of subjects, including history, American government, social science, and information literacy. He has served as a program chair and department head at both the University of Arizona, Global Campus and at Ashford University with a focus on faculty and student support. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife, kids, and two spoiled dogs.

Accomplishments

Dr. Laubacher has conducted archival research at many of the leading natural history institutions in the United States, including the Field Museum, American Museum of Natural History, and the Smithsonian. He has presented his research findings at the annual proceedings of the History of Science Society, amongst other conferences, and has published in Endeavor and in the Museum History Journal.