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Benjamin Franta

Benjamin Franta

Field: 
History of Science
PhD, Applied Physics (Harvard University, 2016)
M.Sc., Archaeological Science (University of Oxford, 2010)
B.A., Physics and Mathematics (Coe College, 2009)

Hi! I'm a PhD student in history of science working with Robert Proctor on the history of climate politics and the role of science in policymaking.
I grew up in small-town Elkader, Iowa and have lived for chunks of time in Boston, the U.K., Greece, and the Philippines. I'm enjoying my new home of California!
In my spare time I like to run, listen to classical music, watch theatre, and go hiking and camping.
Updates on my work are available on my LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminfranta/