Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor for the Cornerstone program at Purdue University Indianapolis, joining in fall 2025 with over a decade of teaching experience in communication and media disciplines.

Education

• PhD in Communication & Culture from Indiana University

Research Focus

Her scholarship critically examines intersections of women, race, and representation within western film genres and popular culture history. Current work includes completing a monograph titled Wonder Woman for University of Texas Press, analyzing superheroine iconography through feminist and racial lenses. Published research spans film journals exploring genre evolution and cultural narratives.

Instructional Profile

Teaches SCLA 102 and diverse courses including public speaking, media theory, digital media studies, and specialized film curricula, emphasizing critical analysis of cultural texts and historical contexts.