Gideon Burton

Gideon Burton is a Professor of English at Brigham Young University (BYU), affiliated with the Public Humanities program. His work focuses on intersections between digital media, reading culture, and educational technology. He presented Kindling Reading through E-Readers and Social Media at BYU Education Week in 2015, exploring how technology shapes literary engagement.

Research interests include lifelong reading practices and the role of social media in fostering literary communities. No specific grants, awards, or advising roles are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Burton’s affiliation with Public Humanities suggests involvement in interdisciplinary initiatives bridging academia and public audiences.