Student Inquiry FAQ
Are you accepting new grad students?
History and Sociology of Science at Penn does not admit students to work with particular faculty members; rather, we admit students to the department and students select an advisor later on. That said, I am not currently on leave and am available to work with new graduate students.
Can you meet with me to discuss the program and/or look at my application materials?
Given the volume of requests I receive and in the spirit of fairness, I unfortunately cannot meet with prospective students or review application materials.
I'm not one of your students, but can you advise me re: navigating the academy while trans and/or developing a course of study at the nexus of STS/history of science and queer/trans studies?
Feel free to contact me using the form below. While I can't guarantee that I'll be able to respond quickly or be able to schedule a conversation, I will do my best to get back to you. Often, conferences are a good place for me to do that kind of mentoring—I attend HSS most years, and frequently 4S and AAHM—so if you'll be in attendance, consider reaching out then. In the meantime, you might want to check out my article "Wrenching Torque: On Being Professionally Nonbinary" in Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences for some broad thoughts.
If you'd like to let me know that the "trans show" is "dopey," that I'm unqualified for my job, or that sex is, in fact, binary, you may do so using the following form; note, however, that your message will be entirely unoriginal and I'll probably just delete the notification.