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Stephen Cushman is the Robert C. Taylor Professor at the University of Virginia, specializing in American literature and poetry. His interdisciplinary work bridges Civil War studies, 19th-century poetry, and environmental literature. He earned his Ph.D. (1982), M.Phil. (1981), and M.A. (1980) from Yale University, and a B.A. from Cornell University (1978). His research explores how literary forms shape historical understanding, particularly through works like *The Generals' Civil War* (2021) and *Belligerent Muse* (2014). He has edited major volumes such as *The Princeton Handbook of Poetic Terms* (2016) and *Civil War Writing* (2019). His poetry collections include *Keep the Feast* (2022) and *Hothead* (2018), blending personal reflection with historical inquiry. Cushman has received prestigious awards including the Cavaliers' Distinguished Teaching Professorship (2014–2016) and the All-University Teaching Award (1992). His writing often intersects with Virginia’s literary landscape, as seen in *After Great Pain, Dickinson in Charlottesville* (2018). He actively engages with environmental themes in works like *Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, and U.S. Environmentalism* (2017). His articles critically analyze figures like Lincoln, Sherman, and Thoreau, while exploring modernist engagements with biblical texts and Civil War memory. He serves as a leading voice in American literary history, emphasizing the interplay between form, content, and cultural context.

• American Literature
• Poetry
• Civil War Studies
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Kenneth S. Sacks is a Professor of History and Classics at Brown University, with a focus on Greek intellectual history and American Transcendentalism. He previously served as Dean of the College at Brown (1995–1998) and taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1976–1995). Holding a PhD in Ancient History from UC Berkeley (1976), he has authored seminal works such as Understanding Emerson and Diodorus Siculus and the First Century . His research explores the intersection of classical antiquity and American thought, including projects funded by the Mellon Foundation Sawyer Seminar Program. Awards include the Rabbi Joseph L. Baron Faculty Achievement Award and recognition as a top educator by Wisconsin students. He teaches courses on Hellenistic Greece, Transcendentalism, and the history of historical writing. Education: PhD, MA (UC Berkeley); BA (University of Pittsburgh) Research: Currently co-PI on a $105,000 grant for Mediterranean cultural exchange studies (Brill Press publication pending). His teaching spans ancient and American intellectual history, including popular courses like World of Walden Pond and History of Greece . He has held leadership roles in academic committees and boards, including the Howard Foundation and Brown’s Ancient Studies Program.

• Ancient History
• Greek Intellectual History
• American Transcendentalism
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Curry Kennedy is an Assistant Professor of English at Texas A&M University, joining the faculty in 2023. He specializes in rhetorical education, rhetoric and religion, and the history of rhetoric with a focus on early modern periods. His current book project, *Grace and Skill: Religion and the Arts of Language in Early Modern England*, examines the intersection of piety and linguistic training from 1500–1650. Education: M.A. and Ph.D. in English, Penn State University (2021) B.A. in English and Creative Writing, University of Arkansas (2015) Research emphasizes rhetorical spirituality, connections between religious practice and language arts, and the pedagogical dimensions of early modern texts. His work spans Augustine, Erasmus, Milton, and Emerson, analyzing how religious frameworks shaped persuasive techniques and educational practices. Recent publications explore Augustinian depression, Erasmian pedagogy, Emerson’s provocative obscurity, and Milton’s national ethos. Professional roles include At-Large member of the American Society for the History of Rhetoric Steering Committee, discipline representative for the Renaissance Society of America, and faculty fellow for Texas A&M’s Honors Academy, where he teaches themes of Respect, Excellence, and Leadership.

• Rhetorical Education
• Rhetoric and Religion
• History of Rhetoric
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Michael Warner is the Seymour H. Knox Professor in the Department of English at Yale University, where he holds a prominent position in literary and cultural studies. His work bridges scholarship, theory, and public intellectual engagement across disciplines such as early American literature, queer theory, and the sociology of secularism. His research focuses on the interplay between media, reading practices, and the formation of social worlds. Warner explores how publics and counterpublics emerge through print culture and communication, with significant contributions to understanding the evangelical public sphere and the cultural roots of secularism in America. His interdisciplinary interests extend to new media, intellectual property, and political discourse. The recent articles reflect a strong trend in cultural and literary theory, with deep attention to public discourse, identity formation, and interpretive practices. Warner's work consistently engages with philosophical and historical dimensions of literature, often challenging normative frameworks in reading and social belonging. Co-editor, Varieties of Secularism in a Secular Age (Harvard University Press, 2010) Author, The Evangelical Public Sphere in Eighteenth-Century America (forthcoming, University of Pennsylvania Press) Author, Publics and Counterpublics (Zone Books, 2002) Author, The Trouble with Normal (Harvard University Press, 2000) Editor, The Portable Walt Whitman (Penguin, 2003) Warner has advised numerous graduate students and has been involved in major scholarly collaborations, though specific names are not listed. He has received support for his research through academic lectureships, including the Rosenbach Lectures (2009), and editorial projects with leading university presses. His work continues to influence both literary studies and social theory. He is associated with advanced research in secular culture and public discourse, particularly through his current book projects and lecture series. His intellectual leadership positions him at the center of debates on religion, modernity, and democratic public life.

• Early American Literature
• Print Culture
• Public Sphere Theory
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Michael Stoneham is an Associate Professor in the Humanities Division at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown . He holds a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder, an MA from Stanford University, and a BS from the United States Military Academy. Education: BS - United States Military Academy MA - Stanford University PhD - University of Colorado Boulder Research Interests : Michael's research spans Nineteenth Century American Literature , Transcendentalism , and the Social and Cultural Impact of Henry Thoreau . He also explores Emerging Literatures Exploring Terrorism , Literature of the Great War , and War Literature , focusing on historical and contemporary intersections of conflict and narrative.

• Nineteenth Century American Literature
• Transcendentalism
• Social and Cultural Impact of Henry Thoreau
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Jennifer J. Baker is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at New York University's College of Arts and Science. Holding a Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania (2000), her academic focus spans 18th- and 19th-century American literary, cultural, and intellectual history. Key research areas include literature and science, environmental literature, transatlantic Romanticism, and Civil War literature. She is currently working on a reception history of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick , examining its rise to canonical status through Cold War politics and academic culture. Education: Ph.D. in English, University of Pennsylvania (2000) Her upcoming book American Romanticism and the Evolutionary Idea (Stanford UP, 2026) investigates how evolutionary theories intersected with Romantic concepts in 19th-century American literature. Previous publications include Securing the Commonwealth: Debt, Speculation, and Writing in the Making of Early America (Johns Hopkins UP, 2006). Recent research includes articles on Herman Melville, Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Judith Sargent Murray, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach combining literary analysis with financial history, scientific thought, and cultural studies. Faculty Fellowship, NYU Center for the Humanities (2014-15) Heyman Prize, Yale University (2004) Morse Fellowship, Yale University (2005) Andrew W. Mellon Dissertation Fellowship (1997-98) She serves on the Board of the Melville Society Cultural Project and has held academic appointments at Yale University and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies.

• 18th-century American Literature
• 19th-century American Literature
• American Cultural History
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Academic Overview: Todd Lewis is a Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities at the College of the Holy Cross, holding the Monsignor Edward G. Murray Professorship. He specializes in Newar Buddhism, Himalayan religions, and the intersections of ecology and religion. Lewis earned his Ph.D. in Religion from Columbia University and has conducted extensive fieldwork in Nepal. Education: Ph.D. in Religion, Columbia University Research Interests: Lewis focuses on Buddhist narratives, ritual practices, and the role of merchants in religious history. His work explores Newar Buddhism, Himalayan cultural history, and the application of religious frameworks to contemporary issues like ecology. Grants & Leadership: Lewis directed six NEH summer institutes for educators, emphasizing Himalayan studies and Buddhist traditions. He has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and others. Labs/Teams: Active in Holy Cross' Asian Studies and Environmental Studies programs. Co-founded the Journal of the North American Japanese Garden Association and serves on editorial boards for Journal of Buddhist Ethics and Religions .

• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• East Asian Religions
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Dcn. Stephen Frezza is a Professor of Software Engineering and current Director of the Software Engineering Program at Franiscan University of Steubenville . Prior to this, he served as a professor and three-time chair of the Computer and Information Science Department at Gannon University for 26 years. His expertise spans requirements engineering, project management, software testing, and embedded systems . Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM) Active in industry-university partnerships His research bridges engineering with theology , focusing on philosophy of engineering, affective-domain assessment, competency modeling, and software engineering education . He has authored numerous scholarly works on virtue formation, educational frameworks, and the philosophical foundations of computing. Recent publications highlight his contributions to computing curricula (CC2020), virtue-based educational models , and Lonergan’s epistemology applied to engineering . His work integrates faith and reason in pedagogical contexts, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of engineering education . Senior Member of the IEEE Computer Society Volunteer for IEEE-CS Special Technical Committee on Education Professional member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Dcn. Frezza’s leadership in curriculum design and industry collaboration has shaped software engineering programs globally. His teaching and research underscore the interplay between technical rigor and moral development , advocating for holistic engineering education.

• Philosophy of Engineering
• Affective-Domain Assessment
• Competency Modeling and Assessment
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Benjamin Mangrum is Associate Professor of Literature at MIT's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, specializing in 20th/21st-century literature, digital humanities, and environmental humanities. His scholarship examines literature's engagement with technology, environmental crisis, and political liberalism. Dr. Mangrum's research analyzes computational obsolescence, environmental rights discourse, and the intersections of literary form with political thought. His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining literary criticism with philosophy, digital studies, and environmental theory. Recent publications show growing engagement with energy humanities, data visualization ecologies, and artificial intelligence's cultural implications. His work consistently examines how literary forms mediate technological change and environmental consciousness. Awards: Levitan Prize (2023) Fellowships: Michigan Society of Fellows Professor Mangrum teaches courses on comedy, science fiction, environmental literature, and AI at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Contemporary Literature
• Digital Humanities
• Environmental Humanities
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Eve Kornfeld is a Senate Distinguished Professor and Professor of History at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. She holds a B.A. from Princeton University (1977), and M.A. and Ph.D. in History from Harvard University (1979, 1983). Her career includes teaching roles at Harvard, Princeton, and SDSU, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches informed by post-colonial, post-structural, gender, and critical race theories. Her research interests span American cultural history, pedagogical innovation, and the intersections of race, gender, and power. Key works include Creating an American Culture, 1775-1815 and Margaret Fuller , both part of the Bedford Series in History and Culture. She has also contributed to journals like the William and Mary Quarterly and Journal of American Studies . Kornfeld is dedicated to mentoring first-generation students, emphasizing research mentorship, professional development, and creating inclusive academic environments. Her awards include the SDSU Senate Excellence in Teaching Award (2018) and the College of Arts and Letters Exceptional Service Award (2021). Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational challenges, addressing topics like metacognition in history education, cultural appropriation in literature, and the role of empathy in pedagogy. Kornfeld’s work consistently emphasizes critical engagement with marginalized narratives and transformative teaching practices.

• American History
• Cultural Studies
• Post-Colonial Theory
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Joel Peckham is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Marshall University, where he also serves as the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs. A poet, essayist, and scholar, he has published eleven collections of poetry and nonfiction, including Any Moonwalker Can Tell You: New and Selected Poems and the monograph Outraged and Amazed: Transgressing the South in Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! (Cambridge Scholars, 2018). Educational Background: PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln MA, Baylor University Research Interests: His scholarly work spans Southern Literature, American Literature, British Romanticism, and American Transcendentalism. He is deeply engaged with Contemporary Poetry and Appalachian Literature, exploring themes through Gender Studies , Psychoanalytic Theory , Narratology , Post-Colonial Theory , and Poststructuralism and Discourse Theory . His creative and critical writings have appeared in leading journals such as Texas Studies in Literature and Language , American Literature , The Midwest Quarterly , and The Southern Literary Journal .

• Southern Literature
• American Literature
• British Romanticism
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Paul Franks is the Robert F. and Patricia Weis Professor of Philosophy and Judaic Studies, and holds a concurrent appointment as Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University. As Department Chair, he oversees the Philosophy Department's academic programs and initiatives. His research spans German Idealism, Jewish Philosophy, and the intersections between analytic and continental traditions. His scholarly work focuses on Kant, post-Kantian philosophy, neo-Kantianism, phenomenology, and the philosophy of the human sciences. Key contributions include analyses of Fichte, Hegel, and Schelling, alongside studies of Jewish thinkers like Franz Rosenzweig and Salomon Maimon. Franks' publications address skepticism in German Idealism, the legacy of Kabbalistic thought in modern philosophy, and the philosophical implications of Jewish textual traditions. Franks' recent articles explore topics such as analytic approaches to Hasidic thought, the relationship between German Idealism and Judaism, and the methodology of transcendental arguments. He has edited volumes like International Yearbook of German Idealism and authored influential works such as All or Nothing: Systematicity, Transcendental Arguments, and Skepticism in German Idealism . His work bridges historical and contemporary philosophical debates, emphasizing the interplay between systematic philosophy, religious thought, and epistemological inquiry. Franks is affiliated with Yale's Judaic Studies Program and Religious Studies Department, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues in humanities and philosophy.

• German Idealism
• Jewish Philosophy
• Early Modern Philosophy
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Scott L. Pratt is Professor and Department Head of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. His work spans American philosophy, logic, and Indigenous thought, with a focus on decolonial methodologies and educational philosophy. As co-director of the Central European Pragmatist Forum and PLURILOG research project, he bridges interdisciplinary studies of logic and cultural plurality. Beloit College (BA) University of Minnesota (PhD) His research examines how logic shaped colonization and informs anti-colonial efforts, as seen in his forthcoming book Against Critical Reason . Articles highlight intersections of pragmatism, Indigenous agency, and critiques of Eurocentric epistemologies. Academic leadership includes past roles as Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School. Scientific Awards: 2024 Joseph L. Blau Prize 2022 Inter-American Philosophy Prize Pratt teaches courses on American philosophy, Native American philosophy, and advanced logic. He co-founded the Josiah Royce Society and served as President of the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy, contributing to faculty union organizing at the University of Oregon.

• American Philosophy
• Pragmatism
• History of Philosophy
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Nicolas de Warren is a Professor of Philosophy and Jewish Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, located in University Park. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Philosophy within the College of the Liberal Arts. De Warren’s research spans phenomenology, ethics, 19th and 20th century philosophy, aesthetics, political philosophy, and literature. He is the author of four major books, including Husserl and the Promise of Time (2010), A Momentary Breathlessness in the Sadness of Time (2018), Original Forgiveness (2020), and German Philosophy and the First World War (2023). Currently, he is developing projects on the phenomenology of the afterlife and the impact of World War I on Proust’s In Search of Lost Time . His research interests explore intersections between time, ethics, and existential questions, engaging thinkers like Husserl, Heidegger, Levinas, and Sartre. He has co-authored works on nuclear responsibility and edited volumes on phenomenology, Europe’s philosophy, and neo-Kantianism. De Warren’s work extends to documentary films, including The Socrates of Prague (2017) and a series on The Great War and Modern Philosophy (2016). His scholarship bridges philosophy with literary, historical, and cultural studies, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue. Notable contributions include analyses of war’s philosophical implications, phenomenological ethics, and the critique of anti-Semitism in Heidegger’s thought. He has published over 100 papers and translations, demonstrating a prolific engagement with continental philosophy’s core questions. His current projects address temporal ethics, the legacy of World War I in modern thought, and the philosophical dimensions of nuclear temporality.

• Phenomenology
• Ethics
• 19th and 20th Century Philosophy
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Peter C. Norberg is Professor of English at Saint Joseph’s University, where he also serves as Senior Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Support and has chaired the Department of English, Writing and Journalism since 2012. Education BA, Boston College, 1990 MA, Rice University, 1994 PhD, Rice University, 1998 Research Focus Professor Norberg’s scholarship centers on American literature before the Civil War, with particular attention to Herman Melville, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. He situates these authors within the wider contexts of New England Transcendentalism, British and German romantic influences, the transatlantic literary marketplace, and democratic political theory. Across his publications he has explored textual allusion, reception history, and pedagogical approaches, consistently highlighting the interplay between historical forces and literary form. Awards & Honors General Associate Editor, Melville’s Marginalia Online Co-editor, The Edgar Allan Poe Review (2004–2008) Director, Fellowships Office (2009–2012) Editorial & Administrative Roles In addition to his departmental chairmanship, Professor Norberg has directed the university’s Fellowships Office and held editorial posts with leading journals and digital projects, fostering scholarly communities around nineteenth-century American literature.

• American literature prior to the Civil War
• Herman Melville
• Ralph Waldo Emerson
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