Meagan Schulman

 

Email: [email protected]

Research Interests:
17th century Atlantic World History
Piracy and diplomacy, England, Spain, and the Netherlands;
Medical History.

  • M.A. History, Millersville University (2022)
    Thesis: A Tale of Two Policies : a Comparative Study of Piracy and Privateering in Bermuda and Providence Island, 1612-1641 

    B.A. Multidisciplinary, Atlantic World Studies, Millersville University (2020)
    Honors Thesis: ‘They were Good and Honest Men:’ Bermuda Governors’ Early Relations with Smugglers, Pirates, and Privateers

  • Publications: 

    “Armed and Ready: How Lancaster County Contributed to the Eradication of Smallpox.” The Journal of Lancaster General Health., Vol 18, No. 1 (Spring 2023).

    “#InoculateColonists: Colonial Perspectives on Smallpox Inoculation.” MUsings: The
    Graduate Journal     Vol 7 (Spring 2022). https://blogs.millersville.edu/musings/inoculatecolonists-colonial-perspectives-on-smallpox-inoculation/

     “‘They were good and honest men,’ Bermuda Governor’s Early Relations with Pirates and Privateers.” Made in Millersville Journal, 2020. https://www.mimjournal.com/schulman-2020

    Oral History
    Dr. S. Kendrick Eshleman III: Summer 2023
    https://lancastermedicalheritagemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Dr-P.-Oral-History-K-Eshelman-Final5628.pdf

    Presentations:
    “Maritime Machinations: A Comparative Analysis of Piracy and Privateering in Bermuda and Providence Island, 1612-1641”  Grad Student Voices Conference, Boston College. April 20, 2024

    “Lunch and Learn: Deadly Beauty.” Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum. June 13, 2023

    “Armed and Ready: How Lancaster County Contributed to the Eradication of Smallpox.” Poster Presentation. American Association for the History of Medicine Conference. May 12, 2023. Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    “Lunch and Learn: You are What You Eat: A Brief History of Corpse Medicine.” Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum. February 4, 2023

    “Lunch and Learn: Armed and Ready: How Lancaster County Contributed to the Eradication
    of Smallpox.” Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum. September 12, 2022. https://youtu.be/BDb1vB3pDME

    “Privateering Policy in Bermuda and Providence Island, 1612-1641.” Made In Millersville, Millersville University. April 12, 2022.

    “Privateering and Piracy,” McNeil Center Undergraduate Research Consortium. April 18, 2020

    “Privateering in Bermuda,” MUSE- Mentored Undergraduate Research Experience. Millersville University. July 14, and August 16, 2019.

    “Privateering, Piracy, and Diplomacy,” Made in Millersville, Millersville University. April 16, 2019.