Illumination or Illusion: Women Inventors at the 1893 World’s Columbian Fair

Denise E. Pilato is Professor in the College of Technology at Eastern Michigan University. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from Michigan State University. She teaches in the Master of Science in Technology Studies program and the doctoral program in Technology Studies. Her research agenda focuses on nineteenth and early twentieth century American women inventors, as well as other technology and culture related topics.