Academic Appointments

  • Lecturer, American Studies

Professional Education

  • PhD, Stanford University, English (2022)
  • MPhil, University of Cambridge, Criticism & Culture (2013)
  • AB, Princeton University, English with Certificate in American Studies (2010)

Contact

  • Academic
    rbolten@stanford.edu
    University - Academic staff Department: American Studies Position: Lecturer

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 2076

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Rachel Heise Bolten specializes in nineteenth and twentieth century American culture. Her research and teaching interests include California and the West, the history of science and technology, photography, material culture, and environmental humanities. Her current book project explores a long history of literary and visual description.

2021-22 Courses