Alison Wielgus

Dr. Alison Wielgus is Associate Professor of Communicating Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, specializing in feminist film theory and television studies. Her research examines representations of gender, trauma, and policing in post-network television.

Education includes:

• PhD in Film Studies, University of Iowa (2014)
• MA in Film Studies, University of Iowa (2010)
• BA in Cinema Studies, New York University (2008)

Research analyzes female detective narratives, experimental media, and postcolonial critiques in visual culture. Awards include the Rising Star Award (2020) and Ballard and Seashore Fellowship (2013-2014).