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James Brubaker, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University. He holds a Ph.D. in English (Creative Writing) from Oklahoma State University and has held teaching roles from 2005 to present, including Visiting Assistant Professor, Adjunct Instructor, and roles in composition program development. His research focuses on intersections between identity, popular culture, and narrative form, with a strong emphasis on science fiction and music studies. Education: Ph.D. in English (Creative Writing), Oklahoma State University, 2013 M.A. in English, Wright State University, 2006 B.S. in Secondary Integrated Language Arts, Bowling Green State University, 2003 Research Interests: Pop culture in fiction Identity formation through media Science fiction narratives Music as cultural artifact Articles Trends: His work bridges literary analysis and cultural critique, often employing experimental narrative structures to explore themes of technology, identity, and existentialism. Recent publications engage with music albums, films, and fictional universes to dissect societal anxieties and creative expression. Awards: 2021 College of Humanities Professional Development Award 2020 Advisor of the Year 2014 Pressgang Prize Multiple teaching and scholarship awards from Oklahoma State and Wright State Universities Advising & Grants: Active in curriculum development, student mentorship, and editorial leadership. Served on over 15 committees at Southeast Missouri State, including Tenure/Promotion and Undergraduate Curriculum. Labs/Teams: Director of Southeast Missouri State University Press, Editor-in-Chief of Big Muddy , and Managing Editor of The Cape Rock . Founded and co-edited The Collapsar (2013–2017).

• Creative Writing
• Literary Fiction
• Pop Culture Studies
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Christina Zanfagna is an Associate Professor of Music at Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on ethnomusicology, particularly Afro-diasporic music cultures, hip hop, and the intersections of religion, race, and urban space. She teaches courses on global music, hip hop cultures, and flamenco history, and has published extensively on topics including holy hip hop in Los Angeles, soundscapes of gentrification, and krumping dance subcultures. Zanfagna co-designed the San Francisco Bay Area Sound Map project and is a flamenco dancer performing throughout the Bay Area. Her book Holy Hip Hop in the City of Angels (2017) explores gospel rap's role in urban spiritual and social transformation. Research Interests: Urban music studies, hip hop theology, African diasporic cultures, flamenco performance, and the relationship between sound and space. Her work bridges ethnography, cultural criticism, and musicology to examine how music shapes and reflects urban identities and social movements. Recent Projects: Co-designed the San Francisco Bay Area Sound Map (2015), a participatory project mapping urban soundscapes; co-directed SCU's Frank Sinatra Artist-in-Residence program; performed with flamenco companies like Theater Flamenco and Caminos Flamencos.

• Ethnomusicology
• Afro-diasporic Music Cultures
• Hip Hop Studies
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Cruz Medina is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition in Santa Clara University's English Department, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on multicultural rhetoric, digital writing, and social justice issues related to race and education. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona, an MFA/MA from Chapman University, and a BA from UC Santa Barbara. Ph.D.: Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English (University of Arizona) MFA/MA: Creative Writing (Fiction)/English (Chapman University) BA: German Language and Literature/English (UC Santa Barbara) His work interrogates systems of exclusion through projects like Sanctuary: Exclusion, Violence, and Indigenous Migrants in the East Bay , examining Indigenous displacement. He co-edited Racial Shorthand: Coded Discrimination Contested in Social Media and authored Reclaiming Poch@ Pop , critiquing cultural deficiency narratives. Key publications include analyses of Latinx representation in academia, decolonial pedagogy in multilingual classrooms, and rhetorical studies of hip hop's social justice role. His research bridges critical race theory, digital media, and community-based activism.

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Multicultural Rhetoric
• Digital Writing
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Terri Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in the College Writing Program at Washington University. She holds a BA in mass communication and journalism and an MA in English from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her research focuses on applying psychoanalytical theory, particularly Lacanian gaze theory, to classic cinema to explore spectator desire and gender dynamics. She has published in The Pick and authored a master’s thesis analyzing Maya Deren’s avant-garde films. Taylor teaches courses like College Writing: Power & Commodity Culture , which examines how economic value shapes cultural narratives, from hip-hop aesthetics to social media self-branding. Education: MA in English, Southeastern Louisiana University BA in Mass Communication & Journalism, Southeastern Louisiana University Research Interests: Taylor’s work bridges psychoanalytic theory and film analysis, emphasizing gender studies and cultural critique. She explores how cinematic techniques like the gaze theory reveal societal norms and feminine agency in classic films. Her pedagogical approach encourages students to move beyond surface-level analysis in both academic writing and cultural critique. Teaching & Pedagogy: Taylor’s courses integrate interdisciplinary themes, such as commodity culture’s impact on identity and media representation. She emphasizes analytical rigor, drawing from her experience as a teaching fellow and Writing Center instructor, where she guided students in refining their writing processes. Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned. Her focus remains on curriculum development within the College Writing Program.

• Psychoanalytical Theory
• Film Studies
• Gender Studies
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Simon Barrick is an Assistant Professor at Cape Breton University within the School of Arts and Social Sciences, with teaching appointments in both the Sport and Physical Activity Leadership and Community Studies programs. He focuses on critical analyses of sport management systems, particularly examining intersections of diversity, inclusion, national identity, and winter sport participation in Canada. His work aims to transform sport systems to become more welcoming to marginalized communities. Research published in journals: Sport in Society , Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise, and Health Consulting expertise with organizations: Curling Canada, Skate Canada, Alberta Lacrosse Association Active conference presenter at academic and sport administration events His recent publications emphasize Indigenous perspectives, systemic barriers in winter sports, and critical examinations of sport's role in social integration. While no formal awards are listed, his research contributes to advancing equity in sport systems through both empirical studies and theoretical critiques.

• Sport Management
• Diversity and Inclusion in Sports
• National Identity in Canadian Sports
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Tommy Wu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Labour Studies, McMaster University, specializing in critical labor studies, immigrant labor, and race/ethnicity intersections in globalized work environments. Ph.D. in Urban Studies, City University of New York (2019) M.Sc. in Urban Planning, Columbia University (2006) B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (2000) His research focuses on labor activism in digital spaces , racialized immigrant workers , flexible labor regimes , and postcolonial labor geographies , drawing on ethnographic methods and critical social theory. Recent work explores social media's role in labor mobilization, spatial control mechanisms in Chinese/Asian restaurants, and worker subjectivities in gig economies. Key article trends examine digital media's impact on informal labor organizing , racialization in service industries , and spatial-temporal dynamics of immigrant work , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with sociology, political economy, and cultural studies. Teaching includes courses on global labor democracy, racism in work systems, and theoretical frameworks in labor studies. No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

• Asian Field
• Communication technology and digital media studies
• Critical identity, ethnic and race studies
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Dr. Phillip Joy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University. He holds a PhD (Health), PDt, and M.Sc., specializing in LGBTQ+ nutrition, body image, and health equity. His research employs arts-based methodologies like photovoice and cell-philming to explore marginalized communities' health experiences. Key research focuses include 2SLGBTQ+ nutrition, compassionate healthcare, and pedagogical reforms in dietetics. He leads projects such as FoodNOW (addressing HIV/AIDS nutrition) and Wicked Bodies (combatting eating disorder stigma). His work is funded by SSHRC and other grants. Teaching areas include NUTR 1106, NUTR 3407, and GAHN 6602. Dr. Joy advocates for inclusive dietary practices and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles, co-authored comic books like Rainbow Reflections , and developed educational materials such as A Journey of Gender in Health .

• LGBTQ+ Nutrition
• Body Image Studies
• Health Equity
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Bryonn Bain is a Professor at UCLA in African American Studies, World Arts and Cultures/Dance, and Law. He is a renowned hip hop theater innovator, spoken word poet, prison reform advocate, and educator. His work bridges artistic expression with social justice, focusing on systemic racism and criminal justice reform. Bain co-leads UCLA’s Prison Education Program and advises the Justice Work Group developing UCLA’s Center for Justice. He founded the Blackout Arts Collective and the Lyrical Minded project, impacting over 50 artists and schools globally. Educations: Harvard Law School (interrupted by wrongful imprisonment), Brooklyn College (undergraduate) His research interests include hip hop culture’s role in education, prison abolition strategies, and critical literacy. Bain’s work has been showcased at major venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and his multimedia production Lyrics From Lockdown explores his wrongful imprisonment and activism. He has received grants from the Open Society, Ford, Mellon, and Bertha Foundations. Awards: Multiple poetry slam titles, NAACP recognition, and international acclaim for Lyrics From Lockdown Bain advises UCLA’s International Human Rights Law Clinic and collaborates with correctional facilities nationwide. His books The Prophet Returns , The Ugly Side of Beautiful , and Fish & Bread/Pescado y Pan further his advocacy. He has lectured globally, integrating arts into education and justice reform initiatives.

• Hip Hop Studies
• Criminal Justice Reform
• Prison Activism
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Dr. Michael Lipset is a Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) at McGill University's Faculty of Education . His work bridges critical pedagogy, educational technology, and arts-based learning to advance social justice and equity in schools. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from McGill (2021), an Ed.M. in Arts in Education from Harvard, and a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Lipset’s research focuses on critical arts pedagogies , hip-hop education , and transformative learning , with a particular emphasis on culturally sustaining practices and pushout reengagement. He co-directs 4 Learning , an international nonprofit promoting recording arts in education, and leads the development of the Arts, Media & Entertainment World within STEMuli’s Metaverse of Learning. His podcast RecordED Arts explores intersections of digital production and equitable learning. He has collaborated with institutions like Spotify, Twitch, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, producing resources such as Sound Practice modules (streamed 10,800+ times globally). His book Hip Hop Genius 2.0 (2022) reimagines high school education through creative arts. Awards include the FRQSC Scholarship and McGill’s Educator-Practitioner Award. Dr. Lipset advises Master’s students in DISE and has pioneered initiatives like student-run record labels to incentivize attendance. His work emphasizes leveraging technology thoughtfully, whether to foster social action or promote digital disconnection as pedagogy.

• Arts in Education
• Educational Technology
• Hip-Hop Pedagogy
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Bronwen Low is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) at McGill University's Faculty of Education. Her work focuses on innovative educational approaches for marginalized youth, particularly through arts integration and community-based initiatives. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from York University (2001), an M.A. in English from the University of British Columbia (1994), and a B.A. in English from Queen’s University (1992). Her research explores youth cultures, participatory media practices, and culturally sustaining pedagogies. Notable projects include Projet 4/Studio 4 MTL, which uses music studios to engage youth, and investigations into #BookTok’s impact on reading habits. She also examines hip-hop’s role in educational change through collaborations with artists and schools. Low received the 2015 McGill Equity and Community Building Award for her commitment to inclusive education. She serves as an Associate Member of the Institute for Human Development and Well-Being and sits on boards for Avenues and Projet 4/Studio 4 MTL. Her publications include Slam School (2011), recognized as an Outstanding Academic Title, and co-edited volumes on digital literacy and youth well-being. Low actively advises graduate students and collaborates with local organizations like Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi and EMSB Outreach. Her work bridges academic research with practical community interventions, emphasizing equity and participatory methodologies.

• Literacy studies
• Cultural studies
• Curriculum theory
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Stephen “Kip” Tobin is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at UCLA, specializing in Mexican fantastic literature, science fiction, and posthumanism. He holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (2015), with research emphasizing speculative ecocriticism and climate fiction. Tobin teaches courses on Mexican and Latin American science fiction, cinema, and posthumanism, including Mexican Climate Change Fiction and Posthumanism from the Periphery . He co-led Inclusive Gatherings , an initiative promoting equity in education, and organized the Surviving the Anthropocene symposium (2022). In 2024, he received UCLA’s Distinguished Teaching Award. His first monograph, Vision, Technology, and Subjectivity from Mexican Cyberpunk Literature (2023), explores visual regimes in Mexican SF, with a second book on climate fiction in progress. His research spans Mexican cyberpunk, speculative ecocriticism, and critical theory, with publications in Latin American Literature Today , Bulletin of Spanish Studies , and Tapuya . Tobin actively engages with contemporary authors like Pepe Rojo and Yoss in his courses, fostering direct dialogue between students and creators. He is a key figure in the Mexicanx Initiative, advocating for Latin American science fiction’s global recognition, highlighted during WorldCon76 (2018).

• Science Fiction Studies
• Posthumanism
• Speculative Ecocriticism
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Third Andresen serves as Affiliate Faculty in the College of Education at the University of Washington with cross-appointments in the Comparative History of Ideas program and Department of American Ethnic Studies within the College of Arts & Sciences. His academic credentials from the University of Washington include: Ph.D. in Education (2013) M.A. in Education (2006) B.A. in American Ethnic Studies (1999) Research centers on Asian American Education and Race/Ethnicity through cultural lenses, notably Hip Hop Culture in urban contexts. His innovative CHID 250 courses examine Seattle's hip hop evolution via thematic frameworks like GraffSoul Transpo and Utopian Dreamz, recognized for educational creativity per departmental news (June 2012).

• Asian American Education
• Race and Ethnicity
• Hip Hop Culture
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Robeson Taj Frazier is an Associate Professor of Communication and Director of the Institute for Difference and Empowerment in the Arts (IDEA) at the University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School. His research focuses on Black and Afro-diasporic political cultures, media, and intellectual histories, with emphasis on cross-cultural contact and global youth culture. He holds a BA in Africana Studies and International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in African Diaspora Studies from UC Berkeley. Key research areas include Cold War Sino-Black alliances, hip-hop's digital evolution, and LA-based artistic movements. His books include The East is Black (2014) and KAOS Theory (2023). He also produced the documentary It’s Yours (2019) about hip-hop and the internet. Frazier has affiliations with the Critical Media Project, Center on Public Diplomacy, and Annenberg Innovation Lab. His work bridges academia and practice through multimedia projects, public lectures, and community arts initiatives. Previously taught at NYU, Princeton, and CUNY-Bronx Community College.曾作为说唱歌手创作并发布音乐专辑。

• Arts and Culture
• Global Studies
• History
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Jeffrey Q. McCune, Jr. is the Frederick Douglass Professor and Associate Professor of English and Black Studies at the University of Rochester’s School of Arts & Sciences. He serves as the Founding Chair of the Department of Black Studies and Director of the Frederick Douglass Institute of African and African American Studies. Holding a PhD in Performance Studies from Northwestern University (2007), his work bridges gender studies, sexuality, and Black queer theory. He authored the award-winning Sexual Discretion: Black Masculinity and the Politics of Passing (2014) and co-edited Black Sexual Economies (2019). Current projects include Disobedient Reading: An Experiment in Seeing Black and a study on Kanye West’s cultural impact. His research has been featured on NPR, Pitchfork, and Bill Nye Saves the World. McCune’s research focuses on Black queer theory, performance in popular culture, and visual cultural studies. He explores intersections of race, gender, and sexuality through analyses of film, music, and literary texts. His articles engage topics like Black masculinity in Moonlight , Kanye West’s theological aesthetics, and racialized dissent in public discourse. He co-edits the New Sexual Worlds book series for University of California Press and holds editorial roles in multiple journals. He has received grants for projects like AFTERLIFE: An Archive of Violence (performance project on anti-Black violence) and the Ferguson Oral History Project, documenting activist narratives. His honors include the National Communication Association Book Award and the Mellon Foundation Divided City Grant. McCune teaches courses on Black masculinities, queer studies, and Black cultural politics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to race and representation.

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Black Queer Theory
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Horst Tonn is a visiting professor at the Department of English, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. He specializes in Hispanic American literature, cultural globalization, and media representations of war. His career includes teaching positions at Universities of Mainz/Germersheim, Duisburg, Erlangen, and visiting roles at institutions like Harvard University and the University of California/Irvine. Tonn holds a Ph.D. from the Free University Berlin (Chicano Literature focus) and has authored major works on documentary literature, war correspondence, and transnational cultural processes. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to American studies, including intersections of literature, film, and sociopolitical issues. Education highlights include his doctoral work on Chicano literature and postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard and UC Irvine. His edited volumes explore topics like race in the U.S., wartime media narratives, and global cultural flows. Current teaching focuses on American cultural history, border cultures, and 20th-century literary movements. Research interests span documentary forms, media's role in conflict, transnational cultural processes, and ethnic literature. His publications bridge literary analysis with sociocultural critique, often addressing issues of identity, globalization, and historical memory. Awards and fellowships reflect his contributions to American studies and cultural theory. He has collaborated on edited collections addressing war correspondents, Americanization processes, and racial dynamics. His articles analyze works by authors like Saul Bellow, James Baldwin, and Langston Hughes, alongside studies of cinematic representations of war and hip-hop culture's transnational adaptation.

• Hispanic American Literature
• Cultural Globalization
• Media Representations of War
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