Sylwester Ratowt, Ph.D.
Part TIme Faculty
Office locationArt & Technology Building, 2125,
Area(s) of Expertise: History of Science, Environmental History
Courses Taught
- ENST 2030 Environmental Studies
Education
- Ph.D., History of Science, University of Oklahoma
- M.L.I.S., Library and Information Studies, University of Oklahoma
- B.S., Astrophysics, University of Oklahoma
Research/Special Interests
Dr. Ratowt's current research focuses on sensory history of human encounters with north Georgia woods. In particular, the Chicopee Woods outside Gainesville.
Work Experience
- Elachee Nature Science Center, Gainesville GA, Historian, 2014-present
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Adjunct Professor, 2011-2012
- Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Adjunct Professor, 2008-2009
- American Philosophical Society Museum, Philadelphia, Research Associate, 2008-2012
- Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Consulting Historian, 2007-2008
- University of Oklahoma/History of Science Society, Isis Current Bibliography, Technical Assistant, 2002-present
Personal Information
My favorite things are the forests, creeks, and lakes of North Georgia.