Interviews with Technical People

Ep 28: Gordon Patterson: Mosquito Control

July 02, 2021 John and James Season 1 Episode 29
Interviews with Technical People
Ep 28: Gordon Patterson: Mosquito Control
Show Notes

Today we are joined by the one and only Dr. Gordon Patterson, professor of history at the Florida Institute of Technology and one of the world's experts on the history of Mosquito control, especially in Florida.  We talk about Mosquitoes, the long quest to control them, and how Dr. Patterson found a treasure trove of information about the history of this campaign right here in Florida.  Plus, a bonus conversation about what its like to teach humanities to a bunch of engineers.

More information on professor Patterson:

Master Teachers https://now.fit.edu/2019/03/12/six-faculty-members-named-master-teachers/#.XUBRfuhKiUk

Teaching philosophy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPBu5GC4hf0

Photo Credit: Gordon Patterson