Eric Hintz

Eric Hintz is a Historian at the Smithsonian Institution's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, specializing in curating exhibits, organizing public programs, and engaging in scholarly activities. Prior to this role, Eric served as an Instructor and Teaching Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of History and Sociology of Science and taught various subjects at Sacred Heart-Cathedral Prep. Eric's professional background includes experience as an IT Consultant with Accenture, working with major clients such as Pacific Bell/AT&T and the United States Postal Service. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. and M.A. in History and Sociology of Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.