Sweltering heat high 30s in Paris, but you're in Paris!! Oui, oui!

Public Policy Research Fellow position ('25-'27) at the Centre for History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds! Come work with me on my Wellcome Research Project on 'Moral Babies' and the 'Science' of Infancy in 19th-century America and Britain. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Impending and Exciting News! Job Opportunity as a Research Fellow for my Wellcome Trust Research Project in Medical Humanities and HPSM at the University of Leeds soon to be posted!

BREAKING: pope studied existentialism and phenomenology

I'm looking forward to speaking at the University of Exeter for the Joint Egenis and Centre for Cultures & Environments of Health (formerly Wellcome Centre) seminar on 12 May. Hybrid format; registration link: www.exeter.ac.uk/events/detai...

Just went to a SUPER interesting seminar by Louis Platman from @museumofthehome.bsky.social, on how the home has changed over time (and continues to change!). H/t to Healthy Buildings Network Leeds / @horizonsinstitute.bsky.social for hosting, and to @emyang.bsky.social for introducing me to Louis!

‘More than ever, history and historians need a collaborative and co-ordinated approach' bit.ly/4iddCU8 In advocacy, the Royal Historical Society works closely with fellow #history organisations. Today we release a statement with @histassoc.bsky.social, @ihr.bsky.social and History UK. #skystorians

Much-needed respite and retreat in English country---one that was much too short. Glorious sun, a symphony of birds, and the treading of pheasants, squirrels, and badgers amid centuries-old churches, cottages, and calming streams...

Come join us on this Children's History Society-UK PG/ECR event on 13 March, 17.00-18.00 (UK time) to hear three postdoctoral scholars, including myself, share insights into applying for and attaining competitive postdoctoral fellowships. www.tickettailor.com/events/eliza...

Exciting Announcement! 📢 Join us for our second event of 2025, focused on postdoc funding schemes—perfect for postgrads and ECRs! Don't miss the chance to explore these opportunities and engage in insightful discussions on postdoc prospects. 👇 #histchild www.tickettailor.com/events/eliza...

Excited to be starting the new year with news to have received funding from @sshmedicine.bsky.social for a little something on Childhood Histories of Medicine that @emyang.bsky.social and I have been cooking up - watch this space for more (soon)! #histmed #histSTM

Which academic are you?

Cannot believe this was six years ago! Serenity in the strident sea of sounds that is the metropolis called New York. Cannot wait to visit there, yet again, amidst the relentless waves of perennial sounds here and there!

Just reposting this here: www.su.se/centre-for-t...

Looking forward to presenting my work on the material world and mythologising of babyhood in C19 and early C20 American home nurseries or the 'kingdoms of babes'! www.museumofthehome.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Thrilled to share that I have been elected to be an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society!

Basilica of Sacré-Cœur and paying respect to the philosopher of Sacré-Cœur. This is a dream.

Barcelona---una ciudad maravillosa where the history of science, medicine, arts, and the sense of the divine converge in such dynamic ways. Lovely time at #ESHS Conference 2024! Looking forward to coming back again! 556 conference participants at a successful #ESHS conference!

Looking forward to the 11th European History of Science Society Conference here in Barcelona Maravillosa! eventum.upf.edu/94068/detail...

My morning saunter around Barcelona without a map or agenda! Cafe latte con leche de coco, anyone? I even saw some gargoyles in the morning! Lovely little characters!

My most recent article, 'From Medical Expert to Mother: Health Advice for Tiny Moral and Spiritual Agents in Late-Nineteenth Century and Early-Twentieth Century America' is featured in Women's History Today - Summer 2024 Edition: womenshistorynetwork.org/womens-histo...

Thrilled to have contributed my article to this special issue of Women's History Today journal on childcare and the Women's History Network. Article engages with issues of scientific gazes, theological discourse, babyhood, moral agency, and C19 American Protestant motherhood!

Historians having fun...just attending a fancy dress-up Georgian Ball in Bath...Jane Austen would have been impressed by our dancing and merriment!

Confirmed my intuition about the connection between mathematics and music! www.npr.org/2024/05/29/n...

Felt a bit patriotic this visit to the States! Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend in the States with my beloved folks and siblings! Air Show at Jones Beach and then a visit to the Intrepid in Manhattan!

Basking in the glorious sun at the temple of Asclepius, the god of medicine in ancient Greek religion and mythology, and the nearby theatre, exhibit quite a salient principle of ancient Greek philosophy of medicine: drama conjoins medicine in the healing of the human person--mind, body, and soul!

Athens on my mind...evening stroll and tea...Part 3

Athens evening stroll and tea...Part 2

Athens on my mind...an evening stroll and tea Part 1

A short weekend break away at Kirkstall Abbey, an 11th-century Cistercian Abbey in Leeds, UK that accommodated 75 monks! Breath-taking!

Ukraine war: How Russia's war is changing childhood in Ukraine

Morning birthday photo! Turning a year older today! Yet, looking ahead toward the golden, shimmering horizon amidst this rainy New England day. :)

This American, ready to move to the UK (finally!), is celebrating Christmas and her imminent birthday in good 'ol New England!

Excited for #HSS23 #HSS2023 in Portland, OR! Sun is rising in gorgeous fashion as I look for good coffee in downtown Portland, which apparently is not too difficult here.

@cethompson.bsky.social Hi, Courtney! I'll look out for you. Looking forward to the HSS Meeting in Portland!

@jgarc.bsky.social Hey, John! Nice to connect here! I'm in Philly now. Question: How do I find other like-minded folks on here? Take good care!