Professor of History
Humanities
Hillyer Collegemicrobins@hartford.edu 860.768.5951 Hillyer Hall 316 timetoeatthedogs.com
Education
PhD in History of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MA in History of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS in Biology and Philosophy, Boston College
Michael Robinson is the Department of Humanities chair, and a professor of history. He teaches United States History, Global History, Atlantic History, and Living in Extreme Environments.
Robinson's research interests include:
- History of science
- History of exploration
The Lost White Tribe: Explorers, Scientists, and the Theory that Changed a Continent (New York: Oxford University Press, 2016)
The Coldest Crucible: Arctic Exploration and American Culture (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2006)