About
Megan M. Ferry is a Professor of Chinese at Union College's Modern Languages and Literatures Department. She holds a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and M.A./Ph.D. from Washington University. Her research spans modern Chinese literature, gender studies, cultural studies, and language pedagogy. She specializes in media representation of gender, curriculum development, and the intersection of STEM with language education.
- Education: B.A. Mount Holyoke College; M.A./Ph.D. Washington University
Her work includes analyzing modern Chinese women's literature, cultural politics, and pedagogical innovations. Notable projects include the Climate Change and Me project-based language learning initiative and curriculum development for New York State schools. She has been awarded the MLA Support the Census Grant and frequently contributes to interdisciplinary academic conferences.
Her publications explore topics like the commodification of modern Chinese women, transnational cultural revolutions, and engineering ethics in environmental projects. She collaborates with scholars across disciplines, as seen in joint publications with engineering experts on river management.
