The MicroWorlds Lab is a physical, social and intellectual space at Duke University providing the possibility to research and write historical stories through microanalytical methods and practices by providing a community environment for undergraduate learning and exploration, as well as scholarly experimentation, in microhistory; training and supporting graduate students in their research and writing, and in mentoring and teaching undergraduates; engaging faculty and students together in classes, workshops, and ongoing collaborative projects; and fostering public knowledge about humanistic inquiry through partnerships, workshops, guest speakers, and conferences.
Students have the opportunity to learn microanalytical methods; participate in various workshops on topics like oral history, social network analysis, narrative, and many more areas; taking part in one of the thematic research groups, focusing on emotions, religious microworlds, or women’s stories, while it is also possible to form new groups.
The MicroWorlds Lab is fully funded by Duke’s Humanities Unbounded through a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.