W. Bernard Carlson
W. Bernard Carlson is a professor of science, technology, and society in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia, where he also serves as professor of history.
His academic expertise spans the intersection of technological innovation and historical development.
Carlson has authored several notable works including Technology in World History and Innovation as a Social Process: Elihu Thomson and the Rise of General Electric, 1870-1900.
His scholarly approach combines rigorous historical research with technical understanding, making him uniquely qualified to analyze inventors and their contributions to society and technological progress.
