Rachel Adams

Rachel Adams is a Senior Lecturer in the College Writing Program at Washington University in St. Louis. She holds a BA and an MFA in Poetry Writing from the same institution. Her teaching includes courses like College Writing: Dreams & Nightmares, Poetry Writing, and Advanced Poetry Writing, focusing on themes such as psychology of dreams, monsters, memory, and cultural destabilization.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Washington University in St. Louis
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Poetry Writing, Washington University in St. Louis

Research Interests: Her work bridges literary analysis and cultural studies, exploring topics such as American cultural imagination, the intersection of literature with neuroscience and memory, and the role of 'monsters' in destabilizing societal norms. Her published work, including Sideshow USA, examines freak culture and historical narratives.

Professional Background: Prior to her academic role, she worked as Marketing Coordinator at KIXEYE, a San Francisco-based video game company.