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Eric Schubert

Eric Schubert is a public historian, genealogist, and forensic genetic genealogist based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Elizabethtown College and Millersville University, his research focuses on overlooked histories, local biography, historic preservation, and genealogy. His work has received national attention through coverage by The New York Times, People, Good Morning America, The Washington Post, and other media outlets. Schubert serves on the board of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County and is a White House Historical Association Next-Gen Leader.

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Eric Schubert

Eric Schubert is a public historian, genealogist, and forensic genetic genealogist based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Elizabethtown College and Millersville University, his research focuses on overlooked histories, local biography, historic preservation, and genealogy. His work has received national attention through coverage by The New York Times, People, Good Morning America, The Washington Post, and other media outlets. Schubert serves on the board of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County and is a White House Historical Association Next-Gen Leader.

Dixy Lee Ray: A Scientist in the Governor’s Chair

October 21, 2026August 20, 2026 by Eric Schubert
Dixy Lee Ray, Glenn Seaborg and Ed Westcott stand together at an event.

Her move from science into politics brought convictions about technology into conflict with environmental campaigners, exposing tensions between expertise and public decision-making.

Categories Leaders & Rulers, Women Scientists Tags 20th century women, american women, editor's pick, women biologists, women governors, women politicians Leave a comment
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