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Matthew Stanley (born 15 January 1992) is a New Zealand swimmer.[1] His home town is Matamata, where he started swimming at the local swimming club at the age of seven.[2]

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In 2011, he competed in the Universiade, winning a bronze medal in the men's 4 x 100 m medley relay.[3]

At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the men's 400 metre freestyle, finishing in 15th place in the heats, failing to reach the final.

At the 2012 World Short Course Swimming Championships Stanley finished fourth in the 400 m freestyle but the third-placed finisher, Mads Glæsner, was subsequently disqualified after a doping infringement and Stanley was promoted to the bronze medal position.[4] He also finished in 6th in the 200 m freestyle.[5]

He broke Danyon Loader's 200 and 400 m freestyle records in the 50 m pool.[6] As of 2024, he also holds the New Zealand men's 200 m freestyle and 200 m backstroke records in the 25 m pool.[7] He was also part of the team that holds the New Zealand men's 4 x 200 m relay record.[7]

At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, he swam in the 200 m and 400 m individual freestyle, and the 4 x 100 m, the 4 x 200 m freestyle relays and 4 x 100 m medley relays.[6][8]

He competed at the 2015 FINA World Championships.[7]

Following an ankle injury, he competed at the 2016 Olympics.

After a dead heat with Matthew Hutchins at the 2017 New Zealand National Championships, he qualified for the 2017 FINA World Championships.[6]

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Matthew Stanley is an American historian and philosopher of science known for his research on the historical intersections of science, religion, culture, and society, particularly in modern physics and astronomy, as well as his work in public science communication. [1] He is a professor at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where he teaches and researches topics including the history of science and technology, science and religion, the philosophy of science, and science education. [1] Stanley earned his B.Sc. and B.A. in optical engineering from the University of Rochester, followed by an M.A. in astronomy and a Ph.D. in history of science from Harvard University. [1] His scholarship bridges academic analysis with accessible narratives, as seen in his books Practical Mystic: Religion, Science, and A. S. Eddington (2007), which explores how Quaker physicist Arthur Eddington integrated religious faith with scientific inquiry; Huxley’s Church & Maxwell’s Demon (2014), which traces the historical shift from theistic to naturalistic frameworks in science; and Einstein’s War (2019), which examines how pacifism, friendship, and wartime dynamics influenced the global acceptance of general relativity. [1] [2] Einstein’s War received the Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize from the History of Science Society for best book intended for a general audience. [1] Beyond his academic publications, Stanley contributes to broader public engagement with science through articles in outlets such as Physics Today and Physics World, appearances in documentaries on the History Channel and BBC, and co-hosting the podcast What the If?!?, which explores imaginative scientific scenarios. [1] [2] He has also received multiple teaching awards at NYU and held fellowships at institutions including the Institute for Advanced Study and the Max Planck Institute. [1]

Early Life

No detailed public information is available regarding Matthew Stanley's early life, childhood, birth date, or background prior to his higher education. No swimming career exists for Matthew Stanley, the subject of this article (historian and professor at NYU Gallatin School). The provided content describes a different individual (a New Zealand competitive swimmer) and has been removed as it misattributes achievements to the wrong person.

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Legacy and Current Status

Matthew Stanley has made significant contributions to the history and philosophy of science through his research on the intersections of science, religion, culture, and society, especially in modern physics and astronomy. His scholarship combines rigorous academic analysis with accessible narratives for broader audiences.[1] His books include Practical Mystic: Religion, Science, and A. S. Eddington (2007), which examines how Quaker physicist Arthur Eddington integrated religious faith with scientific inquiry; Huxley’s Church & Maxwell’s Demon (2014), tracing the historical shift from theistic to naturalistic frameworks in science; and Einstein’s War (2019), which explores how pacifism, friendship, and wartime dynamics shaped the global acceptance of general relativity. Einstein’s War received the Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize from the History of Science Society for best book intended for a general audience.[1][2] Stanley continues to serve as a professor at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, teaching and researching the history of science and technology, science and religion, the philosophy of science, and science education. He engages in public science communication through articles in Physics Today and Physics World, appearances in documentaries on the History Channel and BBC, and co-hosting the podcast What the If?!?, which explores imaginative scientific scenarios. He has received multiple teaching awards at NYU and held fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study and the Max Planck Institute.[1][2]
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