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Dr. Eric Hardy is a historian and sociologist whose work examines the intersections of technology, politics, and environmentalism in twentieth-century American urban development. From 2010 to 2022, he served as a full-time lecturer at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, teaching in the Department of History, the Department of Sociology, and the Environment Program. His courses covered U.S. history, science and technology studies, and environmental sociology. Since 2023, he has continued teaching in a part-time capacity while pursuing new scholarly and professional projects.

Dr. Hardy has also taught in study abroad programs for both Loyola and his alma mater, the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research has been published in Technology and Culture, the Journal of Urban History, and by the American Planners Association Press. His forthcoming book, Atlanta’s Water Wars: Technology, Politics, and Environmentalism, 1945–2005 (University of Pittsburgh Press), examines the complexities of regional planning and resource management in post-World War II American cities.

In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Hardy has extensive experience mentoring undergraduate students on senior theses, internships, and interdisciplinary projects. He has collaborated across departments to support academic advising, student development, and equity-based educational initiatives. Before entering academia, he worked in New Orleans as an account executive and public relations manager, overseeing multi-market advertising campaigns, political initiatives, and community engagement programs—experience that continues to inform his leadership in academic programming and institutional planning.

Dr. Hardy is known for bringing historical insight to real-world problems and fostering inclusive learning environments. He lives in New Orleans with his wife, loves traveling, skateboarding to campus, and is always on the lookout for opportunities to surf.

Classes Taught

• Global History I
• Global History II
• Technology and Society

• Perspectives on Technology and Science

• Foundations in Environmental Studies

• American Environmental History
• Technology, Nature, and the West
• Exploring Urban Environments
• Historical Geography
• Environmental Activism in U.S. History

Areas of Expertise

• History of Technology
• U.S. Urban History
• Environmental History
• Recent U.S.