Technology and Culture Class Projects -- Spring 2002, 2003, and 2005

Take a look at some research-based web sites created by UMW students for History 325 – American Technology and Culture. Each student was asked to tell the story of one piece of technology, exploring its creation, adoption, and impact on the society and culture of the United States.

Spring 2002

Susan Deedrick
A History of Velcro

Daniel Grantham
Confederate Ordnance Production

Spring 2003

Rachael Deane
Voting Machines

Ben Franklin
The Pill

Amy Miller
The X-Ray

Carol Haley
The Refrigerator

Spring 2005

Noah Cincinnati
Sterilization Procedures

Lauren McCreedy
Polio Vaccine

Kati Singel
Polygraph

Kristen Smith
Electronic Calculator