Myles Mason

Myles Mason is a Lecturer and Course Director in the Department of Communication at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. His work bridges intersectional identities, digital media, and affect studies to enhance communication pedagogy in evolving public cultures.

• Education:
  • PhD in Communication, University of Colorado, Boulder (2021)
  • MA in Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University (2017)
  • BA in English (Writing and Rhetoric), Georgia Gwinnett College (2015)
  • Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies, Syracuse University
  • Certificate in University Teaching, Syracuse University

Mason’s research explores intersectionality, rhetorical analysis, and digital media through lenses of affect theory and social justice. Recent publications examine:

• Affective dynamics of anti-Black policing in media infrastructures
• Racial implications of meme-based NFTs
• Choric self-love in Lizzo’s performances
• White feminine affect in digital controversies
• Queer temporalities in historical narratives

His scholarship reveals how digital platforms shape collective emotions and systemic power structures. For a comprehensive overview of his teaching philosophy and professional journey, visit his office at 23 Park Place, Suite 906, Atlanta, Georgia.