Kate SternsView profile
Associate Professor
Kate Sterns is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Concordia University, specializing in creative writing and 19th-century literature. She coordinates the Creative Writing Program and explores interdisciplinary themes at the intersection of religion, science, and cultural history. Education: MFA in Creative Writing, University of Texas at Austin (1998) MA in Writing Seminars, The Johns Hopkins University (1996) BA (Honours) in English Literature, Queen’s University (1983) Certificate in Stage Management, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (1985) Kate's research spans 19th-century drama and literature , botanical gardens , medical history , and anatomical waxworks , often blending historical and contemporary themes. Her work Come Into the Garden, Maud (2002) examines religion-science dynamics in botanical gardens, while her book reviews (2002) analyze postcolonial narratives and gender studies. She has secured significant grants, including an SSHRC Research-Creation Grant (2005-2008) and an FQRSC award (2005-2008), both supporting her project Catalogue of the Eden Musée . Kate has also acted as a juror for the Alberta and Quebec Writers Federation. Her creative practice includes radio drama, with works like Once in a Blue Moon (1993) and A Happy State (2007), focusing on historical figures such as Arthur Clough and Florence Nightingale.