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Dr. Rebecca M. Rosen is an Assistant Professor of English at Murray State University, serving as Coordinator for the Medical and Health Humanities Minor and Certificate programs. She holds a PhD and MA from Princeton University, an MSt from the University of Oxford, and a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University. Her research focuses on multiethnic early American literature, Native American literature, African American literature, and intersections between literature and medicine. Dr. Rosen teaches courses including ENG 105 (BIPOC Contemporary American Women Writers), ENG 311 (American Literature to 1865), and ENG 320 (Survey of African American Literature). Her work bridges historical literary analysis with contemporary medical humanities, examining themes like reproductive rights, colonial legal practices, and bioethical dilemmas in science fiction. Education: PhD, Princeton University MA, Princeton University MSt, University of Oxford BA, Barnard College, Columbia University Her awards include the Richard Beale Davis Prize (2022), AAS-NEH Fellowship (2023), and recognition as Junior Scholar of the Month by the Society of Early Americanists (2018). She co-coordinates the American Studies Minor and actively participates in professional organizations like the Modern Language Association and the American Studies Association.

• Multiethnic Early American Literature
• Native American Literature
• African American Literature
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Katharine Capshaw is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Connecticut. Her academic work focuses on Twentieth-Century American Literature, African American Literature, Children's Literature, Graphic Novels, and Visual Culture. She explores intersections of race, childhood, and visual media in literary contexts. Specialties include Ethnic American Literature and Critical Theory Her research examines how marginalized communities represent themselves in youth media across historical periods Recent publications analyze Black Arts Movement photography, Civil Rights graphic narratives, and transnational youth literature Capshaw's scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with: Graphic storytelling as historical archive Racial identity in children's media Intersections of visual culture and social justice Comparative analysis of multiethnic youth literature Memory studies in picture books and periodicals Political dimensions of children's reading practices

• Twentieth-Century American Literature
• Ethnic American Literature
• African American Literature
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Hugh Cagle is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Utah, where he also serves as Director of the Diplomacy and International Studies program. His research spans Latin American history, comparative colonialism (particularly Portuguese colonialism in Brazil, India, and Goa), and science and technology studies (STS). He explores how scientific knowledge shaped colonial projects and how medical concepts influenced the construction of 'the tropics' as a geopolitical category. Education: PhD in History from Rutgers University Expertise: Latin American history, Portuguese empire, STS, comparative colonialism Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Latin His award-winning book Assembling the Tropics (2018) redefines the history of the concept of 'tropics' through Portuguese colonial experiences. His current projects examine animal classification under Portuguese rule and Amazonian indigenous technologies. Scientific Awards: Leo Gershoy Award (2019) Rising Star in the Humanities (2018) National Endowment for the Humanities Recipient (2012) His ORCID profile documents further publications and collaborations.

• Latin American History
• Comparative Colonialism
• Portuguese Colonialism
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Joycelyn Moody is the Sue E. Denman Distinguished Chair in American Literature at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where she teaches African American literature and directs the African American Literatures and Cultures Institute. Her academic career spans institutions including the University of Washington, Saint Louis University, Hamilton College, and Harvard Divinity School. Her research focuses on African American literatures and cultures, particularly 19th-century slave narratives, Black feminist theory, and print culture. She has authored foundational works like Sentimental Confessions: Spiritual Narratives of Nineteenth-Century African American Women and contributed to pedagogical guides such as The Norton Anthology of African American Literature . Her scholarly output reveals trends in life writing, intersectional methodologies, and the politics of memory. Notably, she served as Editor-in-Chief of African American Review from 2004 to 2008, advancing critical discourse on race, gender, and literary history. Scientific Awards: Sue E. Denman Distinguished Chair in American Literature Moody’s work bridges literary scholarship, feminist theory, and cultural studies, emphasizing marginalized voices in American history.

• African American Literature
• Black Feminist Theory
• Life Writing
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Esau McCaulley is the Jonathan Blanchard Associate Professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College, where he teaches and researches Pauline exegesis, African American biblical interpretation, and public theology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews, alongside degrees from Nashotah House Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. McCaulley is a prolific author, with notable works including Reading While Black (winner of Christianity Today’s Book of the Year) and the memoir How Far to the Promised Land . He contributes op-eds to the New York Times and hosts a podcast with Holy Post Media. Educationally, McCaulley earned his Ph.D. in New Testament from the University of St. Andrews (2017), an S.T.M. from Nashotah House (2012), an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell (2005), and a B.A. in History from the University of the South (2002). His research focuses on Pauline theology, African American hermeneutics, and the intersection of scripture with social justice. His scholarship bridges academic and popular audiences, including children’s books like Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit . Awards include the 2024 Publisher’s Weekly Best Book for How Far to the Promised Land , a family memoir exploring race, faith, and legacy in the American South. McCaulley actively engages in speaking events, presenting at conferences such as the Society of Biblical Literature and the British New Testament Conference. He is married to pediatrician Mandy, and they have four children. His work often reflects a commitment to theological reflection within Black lived experience, blending personal narrative with rigorous biblical study.

• Pauline Exegesis
• African American Biblical Interpretation
• Second Temple Jewish and Early Christian Messianism
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Susan Crutchfield is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Her work focuses on Film Studies, Disability Studies, African American Literature, and Feminist Film Theory. She teaches courses like 'Representations of Disability in Literature, Drama, and Film' and 'Contemporary African American Literature and Film.' Crutchfield holds an A.B. in English from Bryn Mawr College, and both an M.A. and Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Her research explores intersections of disability, race, and gender across literary and cinematic mediums. Her recent work includes analyzing Helen Keller’s vaudeville performances (presented on Radiolab) and examining race dynamics in films like Get Out . She has presented at conferences such as the Association for Multiethnic Literature of the U.S. and New England Modern Language Association. Crutchfield actively participates in community initiatives like the UWL Jail Literacy Program, which received a state award. Her pedagogical focus includes innovative approaches to teaching controversial texts and adapting classic works for modern audiences.

• Film Studies
• Disability Studies
• African American Literature
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Tamara Bhalla is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), with additional affiliations in the Asian Studies program. Her academic work bridges social, cultural, and community-building dimensions through the lens of multiethnic literatures. Her research interrogates the intersections of Asian American/South Asian American literary studies with Afro-Asian feminisms, exploring how reading communities navigate identity and belonging. She examines literary reception as a tool for understanding ethnic American cultural dynamics and has published extensively on post-1965 immigration narratives. Bhalla earned her PhD in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. She teaches foundational courses like AMST 200: 'What Is an American?' and specialized courses including 'Asian American Fictions', 'Studies in Asian American Culture', and 'Immigration Nations', focusing on post-1965 immigration narratives and senior-level seminars in American Studies.

• Multiethnic Literatures
• Asian American Studies
• South Asian American Literary Studies
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Pete Puckett is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Clemson University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. in English from Temple University (2022), an M.A. from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (2013), and a B.S. from Central Michigan University (2011). Education: Ph.D. English, Temple University (2022) M.A. English, University of North Carolina Wilmington (2013) B.S. English, Central Michigan University (2011) His research focuses on intersections of science and literature, particularly how minoritized authors engage with scientific discourses. Key areas include Native American literatures, multiethnic writings, and representations of race/nature in 19th-century U.S. texts. His dissertation, A Science of Literature , explores ethnology’s role in defining Indigenous oral traditions during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Teaching spans American literature, rhetoric, and composition, with courses emphasizing historical context, rhetorical strategies, and academic writing. He has taught at Clemson, Temple University, Bryn Mawr College, and community colleges. He holds certifications in online teaching and composition pedagogy. Publications include analyses of Kate Chopin’s engagement with Whitman and Hemingway’s exploration of masculinity through evolutionary psychology. His work appears in American Literary Realism and Studies in American Naturalism .

• American cultures and literatures of the long nineteenth century
• Multiethnic American literatures
• Native American literatures
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Cristina Stanciu is a Professor of English and Director of the Humanities Research Center at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011), and additional degrees from Emporia State University and 'Al. I. Cuza' University (Romania). Her research focuses on Indigenous and Multiethnic Literatures of the U.S., Progressive Era visual culture, and critical theory. She has authored four books, edited three journal issues, and contributed over a dozen peer-reviewed articles. Current roles: Director of Humanities Research Center (2020–present), Editorial Board Member of PMLA and NAIS. Awards: VCU’s Distinguished Service Award (2023), Fulbright Canada Research Chair (2023–2024). Research Interests: Her work bridges Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS), immigrant narratives, and silent film analysis. She explores how Indigenous and immigrant literatures challenge U.S. national identity formation, particularly during the Progressive Era. Recent work includes studies on boarding schools, food sovereignty, and transnational Indigenous solidarity. Professional Contributions: Dr. Stanciu leads national initiatives as an editorial board member for PMLA and MELUS. Under her direction, VCU’s Humanities Research Center expanded to a university-wide entity in 2022. Her cross-border collaborations include teaching at 'Al. I. Cuza' University (Romania) and a Fulbright Canada appointment in 2024. Labs/Teams: She oversees the Humanities Research Center’s interdisciplinary projects, fostering collaborations in Indigenous studies, multiethnic literature pedagogy, and digital humanities.

• Native American and Indigenous Studies
• Multiethnic Literatures of the U.S.
• Progressive Era Literature
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Dr. Gary Totten is a Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal MELUS: Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States . His academic work bridges literary analysis with social justice, focusing on mobility, racial literacy, and material culture. Ph.D., English, Ball State University M.A., English, Brigham Young University B.A., Humanities, Brigham Young University Totten’s research explores intersections of race, travel, and cultural production in U.S. literature. His recent scholarship analyzes pedagogical approaches to multiethnic texts, emphasizing empathy, critical race theory, and the deconstruction of systemic inequalities. His 15 most recent publications (2024–2025) investigate themes like racial justice in education, affective responses to literature, and digital tools for teaching marginalized narratives. These works span journals such as African American Review and Studies in Travel Writing , reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary methodologies. As Editor-in-Chief of MELUS , Totten shapes discourse on multiethnic literature, while his books, including African American Travel Narratives from Abroad and Memorial Boxes and Guarded Interiors , solidify his influence in literary and cultural studies.

• Late 19th- and Early 20th-Century U.S. Literature
• Multi-ethnic U.S. Literature
• Travel Writing
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Jana Tigchelaar serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of English at Marshall University, concurrently directing the Graduate Program. Her academic profile centers on American literary traditions with specialized expertise in regionalist and gender-focused scholarship. Education: PhD in English, University of Kansas (2013) MA in English, Ohio University (2007) BA in English and Art, Trinity Christian College (2000) Dr. Tigchelaar's research interrogates how nineteenth-century American women writers employed regional literature to negotiate power structures through narrative revision and neighborly reconciliation. Her book project Regional Revisions: Women’s Regionalist Literature and the Project of Neighborly Reconciliation argues that regional texts model community-based national identity as an alternative to exclusionary individualism. Current work explores queer liminality in Freeman's ghost stories and kinship dynamics in Appalachian fiction through ecocritical and anthropomorphic lenses. Her publications consistently examine gift economies, spectral representations, and community formation across American women's writing. Analyzing authors from Jewett to Wharton, she reveals how literature challenges dominant social narratives through localized reconciliation models and subversive economic frameworks. In pedagogy, Dr. Tigchelaar guides students in deconstructing sociocultural forces shaping literary production through courses including African American Slave Narrative, Gothic American Literature, and Appalachian Literature, emphasizing critical interrogation of power dynamics in textual traditions.

• Early and Nineteenth-Century American Literature
• Regionalism
• Women and Gender Studies
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Aaron J. Stone is a Rising Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program at the University of Virginia, specializing in queer and trans studies, narrative theory, and modernist literature with critical intersections of race and gender. Education: A.B. from Kenyon College (2014) Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2022) Stone's research centers on queer desires for form , investigating how queer and trans subjects navigate social structures through narrative. His first book project, Desires for Form: Modernist Narrative and the Shape of Queer Life , analyzes early 20th-century queer communities' narrative strategies, arguing that experimental forms often express desires for traditional life structures while conventional narratives enable queer worldmaking. His second project, Black Vernacular Sexology , examines how African American novelists engage with and subvert sexual science. His scholarly output reveals a trajectory from modernist literary analysis to contemporary drag culture studies, with consistent focus on narrative form's role in shaping queer and trans identities across historical periods. Key thematic threads include racialized gender nonnormativity, the politics of respectability, and vernacular knowledge production challenging scientific racism. Scientific Awards: Mellon Foundation fellowship University of Michigan Institute for the Humanities fellowship Stone's research is supported by prestigious fellowships enabling deep archival work on queer modernism and Black literary responses to sexology. While his postdoctoral position does not involve formal student advising, his publications establish foundational frameworks for analyzing narrative structure in gender and sexuality studies. His work bridges literary criticism with transfeminist and critical race theory, particularly through projects examining drag as both cultural form and autobiographical practice. Operating within interdisciplinary gender studies, Stone's scholarship actively engages with decolonial methodologies and critiques of scientific racism, positioning narrative analysis as central to understanding how marginalized communities imagine alternative social structures beyond normative constraints.

• queer and trans theory
• narrative theory
• modernist studies
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Peter Mallios is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Maryland, specializing in modern American literature, global modernism, and prison education initiatives. He holds a law background and leads the Maryland Prison English Initiative, advocating for prison education programs. His research focuses on multiethnic U.S. literature, democratic theory, and the intersection of law and literature. Mallios has authored several books, including Our Conrad: Constituting American Modernity (2010) and Weak President: Woodrow Wilson (forthcoming), and edits works by Joseph Conrad for the Modern Library series. Affiliations: English Department, Maryland Prison English Initiative, Hathi Trust Research Center, Joseph Conrad Society of America Education: Background in law, unspecified degree details Research Interests: Modernist literature, transatlantic studies, prison literature, digital humanities, constitutional law, and global textuality. He emphasizes the role of non-U.S. authored literature in shaping American literary identity through projects like the Foreign Literatures in America digital archive. Awards & Grants: Adam Gillon Book Prize (2012), Provost’s Do Good Innovator Award (2024), Hathi Trust Research Center Grant (2014). Advising & Grants: Co-taught ENGL388B on mass incarceration, directed UMD Honors College (2020–2024). Collaborates with Goucher Prison Education Partnership. Labs/Teams: Founder of Foreign Literatures in America project. Advisory roles for PMLA and Journal of Modern Literature .

• American Literature
• Modernist Literature
• Multiethnic U.S. Literature
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Laurie Rodrigues is a Lecturer in the English & Communication Education department at Anselm College. Her academic roles and affiliations are centered around teaching and research in literary and communication studies. Educational Background: B.A., Worcester State College M.A., Boston College Ph.D., University of Rhode Island Research and Teaching Interests: Dr. Rodrigues specializes in Literary & Critical Theory , exploring foundational concepts and contemporary applications in the field. She focuses on 19th-21st Century American & Multiethnic Literatures , analyzing themes of identity, culture, and diversity within these works. Her interests also encompass Narrative Theory , examining how stories are structured and interpreted, and Early American Literatures , studying historical texts and their enduring influence. These areas reflect a deep engagement with both classic and modern literary frameworks. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships are listed in the provided information. Advising and Grants: No advising students or grant information is explicitly mentioned here. Labs/Teams: No affiliated labs or research teams are noted in the text.

• Literary & Critical Theory
• 19th-21st Century American Literature
• Multiethnic Literatures
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Kate Falvey is a Professor in the Department of English at the School of Arts & Sciences, City Tech (CUNY), where she has taught literature and writing courses since 1981. Her academic focus spans developmental writing and reading, composition, and specialized areas like Gothic and supernatural literature, 19th- and early 20th-century American literature, and women’s narratives. Education: PhD, New York University (American Literature) Key Courses Taught: Composition, Creative Writing, Developmental Writing and Reading, Perspectives in Literature, Literature of Illness and Care, Gothic and Supernatural Literature Kate’s research bridges literary scholarship with practical pedagogy, particularly in literacy and developmental writing. She is a co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of 2 Bridges Review , a literary arts journal supported by City Tech, and an associate editor for Bellevue Literary Review , focusing on humanity and human experience narratives. Her publications include poetry collections such as The Language of Little Girls and What the Sea Washes Up , anthologies like Misrepresented People: Poetic Responses to Trump’s America , and scholarly contributions to reference guides such as The Encyclopedia of African American Women Writers and The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Multiethnic American Literature . Her work also encompasses peer-reviewed articles on Edward Albee, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Grace King, alongside editing projects for short story collections and educational magazines.

• English and American Literature
• 19th and early 20th century American Literature
• Literary Romanticism
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