Anna Bedford

Anna Bedford is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department at St. Mary's College of Maryland, with a joint role as Teaching Fellow at the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Her research bridges science fiction, feminism, and environmentalism, with a focus on recovering early women science fiction writers from the 1920s-1950s.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, University of Maryland (2014)
• Certificate in University Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland (2012)
• Certificate in Women’s Studies, University of Maryland (2007)
• M.A. in English Literature, University of Edinburgh (2001)

Research Interests: Bedford's work explores intersections of gender, ecology, and speculative fiction. She examines how narratives challenge environmental exploitation and patriarchal structures, with emphasis on underrepresented female voices in science fiction history.

Publications: Recent articles reflect a thematic focus on ecofeminism in dystopian and post-apocalyptic literature, analyzing reproductive justice, colonial legacies, and climate resilience across genres.

Awards:

• Graduate Student Distinguished Service Award, University of Maryland (2014)