Robert J. Voss
Contact Information:
612 Oldfather Hall
Department of History
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
Phone: (402) 472-2414
E-mail:
Joined the Department:
August 2003
After teaching high school in California from 1999-2002, he decided to return to school to pursue a PhD in American History. His research includes work on Nebraska Territory, social and cultural change, and nineteenth century America. His research explores the transformation of life in nineteenth century America as it transformed through the industrial revolution as exemplified by the complex issues that faced Indian Territory as it confronted railroads, immigrants and the impact of coal mining. He is exploring these interactions by using digital tools to compose and investigate his field. Some of his current digital work can be found at his website.
His digital interests are best expressed in his blog found at robvoss.wordpress.com
Expertise:
- U.S. Nineteenth Century
- Great Plains
- North American West
- Digital History
- Technology
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy, North America, 2006-present, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Master of Arts, History, 2003-2006, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
California Teaching Credential, 1998-1999, Simpson University, Redding, California.
Bachelor of Arts, 1992-1996, Simpson University, Redding, California.
Graduate Research Assistant, Civil War Washington Digital Humanities Project, Prof. Ken Winkle, Prof. Susan Lawrence and Prof. Ken Price, Directors, 2010-present
Graduate Research Assistant, "Railroads and the Making of Modern America,", Prof. Will Thomas, Director, 2010
Adjunct Instructor, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska Fall 2009
Adjunct Instructor, South East Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska Summer 2009
