Feel free to contact any of the people below as references.

David A. Hounshell of Carnegie Mellon University and director of the NSF Cold War Science & Technology Studies Program. I got a call from David offering me a postdoc at CMU right as I was throwing in the towel on academic job prospects. An impeccable scholar and hard worker, he sets a fine standard in the academy. E-mail: hounshel+@andrew.cmu.edu

George C. Herring, my dissertation director at UK, was patient, understanding, and always a source of optimism. He is also one of the finest writers in the business. E-mail: gherrin@pop.uky.edu

Lance Banning directed one of my Ph.D. fields at UK. A rigorous and penetrating intellect, Lance's seminar opened new interpretive doors for me, and his influence can be seen throughout my dissertation. E-mail: banning@uky.campus.mci.net

David Hamilton directed another field, and also supervised me as a fledgling TA in his survey class. He has been a genuine friend ever since. E-mail: dehami01@pop.uky.edu

Mark W. Summers was an unofficial advisor, effectively co-chairing a field with David Hamilton. Mark is one of the true prodigies in the history business, and an excellent historical cartoonist to boot. I was his TA for two semesters as well, and I think his passion for undergraduate teaching rubbed off. Mark doesn't believe in e-mail.

Eric H. Christianson directed my general preparation in the history of science and technology with his usual laid-back directness. He put together an eclectic reading list that fit me to a tee -- quite a feat. E-mail: ehchri01@pop.uky.edu

Ed Constant, my officemate at CMU, has been a continuous source for both merriment and insight. He is one of those people who throws off sparks. E-mail: ec0a+@andrew.cmu.edu

Tom Cogswell, formerlly of UK, never had me in class (he does Tudor-Stuart England), but took a keen interest in my work anyway. That his office was next door to Mark Summers's facilitated this. He recommended me to teach in UK's Global Studies minicollege.