The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media
Research Goals: The research goals of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (RRCHNM) focus on:
Innovating Digital Tools: Developing software and platforms that support historical research, digital archiving, and education, such as Omeka (for digital collections) and Zotero (for research organization).
Promoting Accessible History: Making historical research and resources available to a broad audience through digital tools and open access projects.
Specific Projects and Their Goals
- September 11 Digital Archive: Collects and preserves personal stories, images, and digital material related to the September 11 attacks. This project uses digital archiving tools like Omeka, aligning with Communication’s goal of preserving narratives and facilitating public engagement.
- Histories of the National Mall: An interactive website that uses StoryMapJS to create engaging, place-based narratives about historical events in Washington, D.C. This supports the goal of making historical information accessible and relevant to a broad audience.
- Zotero: A research organization tool that helps scholars collect, manage, and share research materials. This aligns with Digital Humanities values of open access and transparency, enhancing academic collaboration and the dissemination of knowledge.
Authors and Date Published
Founded in 1994 by historian Roy Rosenzweig at George Mason University.
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Their projects often use methods like data visualization, interactive storytelling, and community engagement to make history more accessible and engaging.
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