Biography
I am a Ph.D. candidate in modern United States history at Indiana University. My research and teaching interests include U.S. cultural, social, intellectual, political, and religious history, modern Western European history, and political philosophy. Currently, my research focuses on charismatic movements in the American Progressive Era and, more broadly, on the emotional and personal experiences of ordinary Americans.
I was born in North Hollywood, CA, raised in Flagstaff, AZ, and homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. I attended college at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where I graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and was a member of the Nitze Scholars Program. At SMCM, I majored in history and music (with a concentration in classical composition). From 2006-2007, I was a Research Historian at History Associates Incorporated. At Indiana University, I earned my M.A. in History in December 2008 and was admitted to candidacy in December 2010.
In addition to my historical training, I have a background in Web publishing, writing, editing, and development through my role as founding editor of the multi-author history blog ProgressiveHistorians and as a political blogger volunteering for the Howard Dean, Paul Babbitt, and Draft Brian Schweitzer campaigns. I have administered the website for my graduate program and have done design work for several other websites. I have additional experience in classical composition and piano and vocal performance. In my spare time, I am an avid poker player.
For more information, read about my research, writing, and teaching, view my curriculum vitae, read my blog, or e-mail me at youngjc [at] indiana [dot] edu.
