Zoe Wendler

Zoe Wendler, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the College of Arts, Sciences and Education, specializing in technical writing and the intersection of document design with user experience. She is affiliated with the Department of English, Literature, and World Languages.

• PhD, Northern Illinois University, English, Rhetoric & Composition; Technical Writing; Eighteenth Century British Prose
• MA, Northern Illinois University, English—Rhetoric & Composition
• BA, Minnesota State University Moorhead, English-Creative Writing

Her research focuses on how document design influences user engagement, particularly in digital contexts. She has contributed to discussions on rhetoric, narrative identity in gaming, and pedagogical approaches to syllabus design.

The 2014 journal article on the Portal series highlights her interdisciplinary work bridging game studies, narrative theory, and digital rhetoric. Her presentations at academic conferences further emphasize pedagogical innovation and student engagement.