Erin Adams is an Associate Professor in Elementary Social Studies Education at Kennesaw State University 's Bagwell College of Education. She specializes in K-12 economics education , posthumanist methodologies , and critical social studies pedagogy , working with doctoral students in Teacher Leadership programs. Her research explores intersections of economic education , resource extraction , and social justice through post-qualitative frameworks. Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Practice (Social Studies) from University of Georgia (2016) 2020 Early Career Award from Bagwell College of Education Her recent publications focus on topics like economic literacy , disciplinarity in social studies , and immaterial labor . Collaborative projects with Dr. Stacey Kerr and Dr. Elizabeth Wurzburg appear in journals like Journal of Social Studies Research and Professional Development in Education . Key awards include grants for global learning initiatives in India (2017) and Morocco (2018). She actively contributes to academic service through committee roles at KSU and peer review for journals like Journal of Social Studies Education and conferences including AERA and NCSS.
JOHN TURNER is an Associate Professor in the Department of EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT at Texas A&M University. His work focuses on organizational change, leadership development, complexity theory, and team systems. He has authored numerous articles on topics ranging from substrate-independence theory to multiteam system effectiveness models. Turner’s research emphasizes practical applications in performance improvement, knowledge management, and innovative processes, often leveraging systems theory and complexity science frameworks. Research Interests: His interdisciplinary approach integrates theoretical frameworks like complexity theory and sensemaking with practical applications in organizational leadership and team dynamics. He explores how organizations adapt through mechanisms like multiplex learning networks and flow systems, emphasizing agile methodologies and recursive knowledge interactions. Turner also investigates mentorship, entrepreneurship, and systemic approaches to managing change in dynamic environments. Article Trends: Recent work highlights themes such as substrate-independence theory (2023), multiteam systems in agile environments (2020), and the evolution of flow systems (2020). His publications frequently address methodological rigor (e.g., factor analysis guidelines) and meta-scientific topics like systematic reviews and evidence synthesis. Awards and Grants: No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Labs: No listed advisees or lab affiliations are documented here. His collaborative research focuses on team science and multiteam systems, emphasizing practical tools for navigating complexity in organizational settings.
Ryan Johnson is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department at Elon University. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Duquesne University (2014) and both an M.A. and B.A. in Philosophy from Kent State University (2008, 2006). His research spans Continental Philosophy , focusing on Hegel, Deleuze, Nietzsche, and Spinoza, while integrating Critical Race Theory , ethics, and pedagogy. Education Ph.D., Philosophy, Duquesne University, 2014 M.A., Philosophy, Kent State University, 2008 B.A., Philosophy, Kent State University, 2006 Research Focus Continental Philosophy (Hegel, Deleuze, Nietzsche) Critical Race Theory and African-American Thought Epistemology and Aesthetics Philosophy as a Way of Life Pedagogy (outdoor teaching, collaborative practice) Scientific Awards Elon College of Arts and Science’s Excellence in Scholarship Award (2020) North Carolina Philosophical Society Untenured Faculty Essay Prize (2017) University Teaching Council’s Faculty Recognition Award (2014) Sustainability Scholar, Elon University (2020-2021) Archie K. Davis Fellowship (2020) Grants National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend (2021) Faculty Summer Research Fellowships (2020, 2017) Teaching and Learning Grants (2016, 2015) German Academic Exchange Service Summer Grant (2019) Service & Leadership Chair, Department of Philosophy, Elon University (2021–present) Co-organizer, Once More, With Feeling: Affect and the God of the Philosophers (2018) Editorial Board: Hegel Bulletin, Southern Journal of Philosophy, Dialogue
Ethan Spigland is a Professor in the Humanities and Media Studies Department at the Pratt Institute School of Liberal Arts & Sciences . His interdisciplinary work bridges film, media studies, philosophy, and visual arts. Education : B.A. from Yale University, M.F.A. from New York University, and Maîtrise in Philosophy from University of Paris VIII under Gilles Deleuze and Jean-François Lyotard. Spigland is an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, critic, and curator. His projects include collaborations with architect Steven Holl and appearances at Sundance and SXSW. His work explores media aesthetics, cultural narratives, and interdisciplinary art practices. Scientific & Artistic Awards : Gold Medal, Student Academy Awards Webby Award (Broadband Category) New York Film Festival Artist Academy Fellow He contributes regularly to The Brooklyn Rail , Film Comment , and edited volumes like Reading With Jean-Luc Godard . Current projects include a feature documentary on Lafcadio Hearn and the ongoing Elevator Moods series.
Alejo Stark is an interdisciplinary scholar and Assistant Professor at the School of World Languages and Cultures, University of Michigan. His research bridges astrophysics, philosophy, and Latin American studies. ScB in Physics, Brown University (2013) PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Michigan (2018) MA in Philosophy, University of Michigan (2020) PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Michigan (2024) Stark's research explores two distinct domains: Physical Cosmology and Latin American Philosophy . In astrophysics, he develops theoretical observables to study modifications to general relativity through galaxy cluster dynamics. In the humanities, he examines intersections between Indigenous studies, Latin American philosophy, and the history of science. His publications span journals like The Astrophysical Journal , Deleuze and Guattari Studies , and Consecutio Rerum . His work proposes novel cosmological probes using galaxy cluster phase spaces and theorizes anomalous alliances between Spinoza and abolitionist ethics. Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship (2024) Herbert E. Boynton Dissertation Fellowship (2023) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2015-2017) Stark teaches courses including Science and Culture in Latin America and Class Struggle in México , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to science, philosophy, and political theory.
Tamsin Lorraine is a Professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College, where she has served continuously since 1992, progressing from Assistant Professor to full Professor (2010-present). She concurrently holds the role of Program Coordinator for Interpretation Theory and maintains cross-disciplinary affiliations with Gender & Sexuality Studies, Interpretation Theory, and German Studies programs. Her academic office is located in Beardsley Hall 211A. Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1989), with dissertation "Gender, Identity and the Production of Meaning" supervised by Ann Ferguson, and a B.A. in English and French from Middlebury College (1978), where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa, cum laude, with high honors in English. Lorraine's research centers on Continental Philosophy, with core expertise in Phenomenology, Existentialism, and Post-Structuralism through feminist lenses. Her work critically examines subjectivity formation, sexual difference, and ethical frameworks across thinkers including Deleuze, Guattari, Irigaray, Nietzsche, and Kierkegaard. She investigates how embodied experience intersects with power structures, particularly exploring nomadic subjectivity, lines of flight, and visceral philosophy as alternatives to majoritarian identity models. This trajectory consistently bridges continental metaphysical inquiry with feminist political critique. Her publication history reveals sustained engagement with Deleuzian feminism since the 1990s, evolving from early analyses of Irigaray-Nietzsche connections to mature examinations of immanent ethics. Key thematic threads include the destabilization of fixed identities, ethical implications of becoming, and material-semiotic constructions of gender. This body of work demonstrates methodological consistency in applying post-structuralist concepts to feminist questions while expanding philosophical discourse on embodiment. Her scholarly recognition includes: Lang Fellowship (1995-1996) NEH Summer Institute participation (1994) Lorraine has secured significant research support including a Course Development grant for Writing Intensive Courses (2001), alongside extensive institutional service. She chaired the Equal Opportunity Committee (2008-2012) and Interpretation Theory Committee (2009-2011), while serving on Promotion and Tenure (2014-2015), Cultural Diversity (2000-2001), and multiple interdisciplinary program committees including Gender and Sexuality Studies and German Studies. Her teaching portfolio spans foundational courses like Introduction to Philosophy to specialized seminars on French Women Philosophers and Futures of Feminism. No laboratory affiliations or dedicated research teams are documented in the provided materials.
Michael Eng serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy at Appalachian State University's Department of Philosophy and Religion within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds dual affiliations as faculty member with the Program in Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies at Appalachian State and as visiting faculty with the Whitney Museum Independent Study Program in New York City. His academic trajectory includes significant appointments at John Carroll University where he held the Shula Chair in Philosophy from 2016-2018. Dr. Eng's educational background features a PhD in Philosophy, Interpretation, and Culture from Binghamton University (2007), complemented by studies at the Whitney Museum of Art Independent Study Program (1999-2000), Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna (1998-99), and University of Vienna (1998-99). His academic training also includes an MA in Philosophy from Binghamton University (1997), a BA in Philosophy & Anthropology (1994), and studies at Oxford University (1993). His research centers on the aesthetics of subjectivization—the affective and sensible processes through which individuals become recognized as subjects within social contexts. Eng specializes in examining how race, gender, and disability shape experiences of subjectivity and institutional visibility. His work bridges philosophy with critical race theory, feminism, Marxism, and psychoanalysis. His 2023 monograph The Scene of the Voice: Thinking Language After Affect analyzes the voice in Heidegger's philosophy and contemporary French thought. His current project 'For a Digital Philosophy of Race' argues that digitality constitutes an aesthetic rather than merely technological phenomenon. Eng's publications reveal a consistent intellectual trajectory exploring language-affect dynamics with increasing focus on digital media, data ethics, and racial politics. His work demonstrates sophisticated engagement with continental philosophy while addressing contemporary social issues through the lens of subjectivity and institutional power structures. His distinguished awards include: Shula Chair in Philosophy, John Carroll University (2016-18) Fulbright Fellowship in Vienna (1998-99) Helena Rubinstein Fellowship at Whitney Museum (1999-2000) NEH Summer Seminar Visiting Scholar at Stanford University (2010) Multiple John Carroll University research and course development grants As an educator, Eng teaches Philosophy of Race, Feminist Philosophy, Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Environmental Ethics. His courses PHL 3050 Philosophy of Race and PHL 3030 Feminist Philosophy directly reflect his research expertise. His dual affiliation with gender studies programs and the Whitney Museum demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship. Since 2022, Eng has been affiliated with UNC Chapel Hill's Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life (CITAP), indicating active engagement with digital studies. His blog 'Space and Subjectivity' extends his scholarly work into public discourse, examining voice, language, and institutional visibility in contemporary society.
