Jared Grogan

Jared Grogan is an Associate Professor of Teaching and Internship Coordinator in the Department of English (Rhetoric and Composition) at Wayne State University. His work integrates Detroit’s urban context with pedagogical innovation in Professional and Technical Communication. He holds a PhD in English (Rhetoric and Composition).

Education:

• PhD in English (Rhetoric and Composition)

Research Interests:

• Professional/Technical Writing Pedagogy
• Project Management & Entrepreneurship in Academia
• Disability Studies & Accessible Technologies
• Ecology & Climate Change Communication
• Social Justice in Education

His research emphasizes actionable solutions for sustainability, accessibility, and equity in writing education.

Awards & Grants:

• $10k CLAS Social Justice Research Grant (2023)
• $10k OER WSU Digital Publishing Grant (2020)
• President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016)

Teaching & Mentorship:

• Guides students in UX/UI, carbon removal discourse, and adaptive technologies
• Coordinates internship programs linking students with Detroit startups/nonprofits