I had a wonderful time presenting at the 2025 HGSA Conference. My presentation, “Present Threats and Future Frontiers: Popular Science Fiction Franchises and American Militarism during the Cold War, 1961-1991,” looked at Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel Comics, and DC Comics.

When you use the ends to justify the means and put power above your values, don't be surprised when the debt becomes due with interest.

Dissertation Books!

Last week I passed my prospectus defense with revisions! Now to finish these and begin the dissertation!

When corporate needs you to find the difference between two pictures but they’re the same

Peak date night is when your boyfriend brings home pizza from the cute little diner near where he works and watching n*zis meet their well deserved end.

Unofficial Contemporary History Institute Mascots

How am I supposed to get any writing done with the demands of my furry assistant?

Purring cats, hot cocoa, and Lower Decks make for the perfect evening.

Live footage from inside my brain whenever a new Trump cabinet pick is announced.

Go out and vote! Make Pumpkin proud!

When you get to dress up as your research for Halloween!

Simple RFID blocking wallet that I can stuff in my pocket or transfer to my backpack or between purses with ease.

The resolution of Janeway and Chakotay’s strategic visions represents Star Trek’s hopeful and idealized future—a world where balance is achieved through respect of differences while working towards common goals—and serves as a present reminder about the dangers of infighting.