Kathleen M. McHugh

Kathleen M. McHugh is a history PhD student at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She holds an MA in history and philosophy of science from Oregon State University and a BA from Syracuse University. Her research focuses on the history of home economics as a serious scientific subject for women during a time when they otherwise could not study science at a higher education level. Her research interests include the United States, higher education, women and gender, and motherhood.