Norma Coates

Norma Coates, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Western University with a joint appointment between the Don Wright Faculty of Music and the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. Since joining the faculty in 2005, she has pioneered interdisciplinary research at the intersection of popular music studies, gender studies, and media analysis. Her work challenges historical narratives about women's roles in rock culture and examines television's influence on music before the 1980s.

• PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2002)
• Co-founder of academic initiatives like the Sound Studies Special Interest Group at Society of Cinema and Media Studies
• Editorial board member for Journal of Popular Music Studies and Cinema Journal

Her research spans gender dynamics in rock discourse, music television, and cultural historiography, with publications widely cited in international journals. Recent projects analyze popular music on American television pre-1980s, while her advocacy includes leadership in organizations like Console-ing Passions. No formal students are listed, but her academic mentorship is evident through editorial roles.