ULM's Own Dr. Morgan Secures Prestigious Grant for Groundbreaking Book Project

Dr. Patrick Morgan, an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Louisiana Monroe, has received an ATLAS grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents. The grant, totaling $39,111, will support his book project, 'Geological Reformations in 19th-Century American Letters.' This project, which combines 19th-century American literature with geological sciences, was selected as the leading proposal among many from scholars statewide.

The ATLAS grant, or Awards to Louisiana Artists and Scholars, supports outstanding scholars and artists in Louisiana. Dr. Morgan's project, which uses historical sources like geology textbooks, literature, and museum collections from the 19th century, was noted for its innovative approach in connecting different academic fields.

Dr. Morgan, who studied both English and geological sciences as an undergraduate, pursued this interdisciplinary theme in his doctoral studies at Duke University. His book discusses the concept of 'deep time' and its influence on 19th-century American writers and thinkers.

The ATLAS grant funding will help Dr. Morgan complete his manuscript, including a final chapter on how geological concepts affected 19th-century anti-slavery newspapers and African American literature. He thanked the grant providers for the opportunity to finalize his work.

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