Edwin T. Layton, Jr.

Edwin Thomas Layton, Jr. (September 13, 1928 – May 13, 2009) was an American historian. He is best known for his work on the history of technology and engineering, in particular his book The revolt of the engineers: social responsibility and the American profession.

In 1965, Layton was invited to give a lecture in the History of Science Technology program at (what was then called) the Case Institute of Technology. He took a position as a professor at Case, where he taught until 1975.

In 1971, based on work from his PhD thesis,

In 1975, Layton took a position as a professor of the history of science and technology at the University of Minnesota, where he remained until his retirement in 1998.

Awards Layton received several awards from the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT).

In 1971, Layton was awarded SHOT's Dexter Prize.

Layton served as vice president and president of the SHOT from 1983 to 1986.