History PhD recipient selected as a winner of distinguished dissertation award
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Swartzer, history PhD recipient, has been selected as one of six winners of the 2021 Auburn University Graduate School Distinguished Dissertation Award
Swartzer defended his dissertation, “Mental Models and Institutional Change in the U.S. Air Force from the Cold War through the Gulf War," with distinction last summer and walked across the stage in December. He is now an assistant professor in the Department of Airpower at the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery. He currently teaches Airpower Two, Joint-Warfighting, and co-teaches an elective on the history of Airpower Technology. A career Space and Missile officer, he has held assignments in the Minuteman III ICBM and in the Global Positioning System (GPS), as well as multiple joint and training assignments. Previously assigned to ACSC, he served as an instructor and deputy department chair in the Department of Airpower before being selected to earn his Advanced Academic Degree (AAD) through the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civilian Institute Program (AFIT/CIP).
Related Articles
-
Set in stone: Auburn researchers explore art, history and story at The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
Faculty and students created research-based projects to educate and engage visitors with "Monuments and Myths." -
'Houses tell stories': Pebble Hill's historical artifacts collection displays humanity of enslaved people
The Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities recently added to its artifacts collection displaying the artistry and humanity of enslaved Alabamians. -
History PhD candidate uncovering full story behind integrated Alabama law enforcement
With his dissertation, Chase Stephens hopes to add to the conversation around the impact of Bloody Sunday, specifically on state law enforcement. -
Alumna with hearing impairment inspires as an actress and audiologist
Laura Pratesi learned from an early age to take charge of her life no matter the circumstances. -
The Comfort of the Uncomfortable
Economics alumnus Jay Bland '11 has learned to relish moments of uncertainty that often lead to success. -
Alumni Spotlight: Tracy Awino, NYC-based photographer and 2017 journalism graduate
Awino's portfolio includes notable clients such as Keenan Thompson, Ben Affleck, Pop Smoke, Kaash Paige, Logan Browning, and companies like Reebok, and Adidas.