Mind / Machine / Market: The Humanities in the Age of AI

I organized the 2026 annual Webb Lecture Series at the University of Texas at Arlington, bringing together speakers from history, philosophy, art, anthropology, tech, management consulting and journalism. It was a conversation that crossed the disciplinary boundaries and the boundaries between theory and practice. Stay tuned for the volume!

Business History Conference

A fantastic Busines History Conference at Imperial College London. I spoke on two panels: "Oral History Methodologies and Memory in Business History" (organized by Paula de la Cruz-Fernández) and "Applied History in Professional Services," (Michael Weatherburn)

The Ethics of Historical Research and Writing

It was a pleasure to present on "The Ethics of Applied History" at “The Ethics of Historical Research and Writing,” a symposium organized by Michael Douma at the Georgetown Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics (GISME).

Business History Conference

An engaging panel on Applied History at the Business History Conference in Atlanta, GA brought together experts from academia and the private sector. Organized by Xaq Frolich (Auburn University) and featuring Jonathan Coopersmith, Edward Balleisen, Laura Phillips-Sawyer, Lee Vinsel, Arthur Daemmrich, and Michael Wahlen, the discussion highlighted shared interests and explored new opportunities for using historical research to make a real-world impact.

Sustainability as a Solution to Global Business Challenges

"Less is More: Historical Perspectives on Marginal Circular Economies" This paper was presented at the conference Sustainability as a Solution to Global Business Challenges at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, from January 12-14, 2025. The discussion explored how historical research on sustainability can provide valuable insights for addressing contemporary sustainability challenges.

Humanities Applied: Student Career Experiences & Resources

Building on the success of History Applied (2023), we created an event to spotlight the diverse journeys of our humanities alumni and showcase the valuable career resources available to Liberal Arts students at UTA. Our alumni panel shared firsthand insights on bridging the gap between a humanities education and meaningful careers. Plus, we were honored to welcome a special guest—Mayor Jim Ross of Arlington, TX!

History Applied: Liberal Arts in the 21st Century Market Place

This unique event brought together a dynamic panel of history-trained global business leaders, Liberal Arts faculty, students, and industry professionals from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Together, they explored how graduates can leverage the skills gained through studying history to build thriving careers in the private sector—and how these skills can help businesses navigate challenges in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The discussion tackled an essential question: What is the value of history in today’s marketplace?