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Jeanne-Louise MoysView profile

Associate Professor

• Inclusive Design
• User-Centred Design
• Typography
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Dr. Jeanne-Louise Moys is an Associate Professor of Graphic & Communication Design at the University of Leeds' School of Design, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She holds a PhD from the University of Reading and advanced degrees from Rhodes University (MA and BJourn). Her work bridges academia and practice, with expertise in inclusive design, typography, and design pedagogy. Moys has held roles at the University of Reading, University of Hertfordshire, and Rhodes University. Notably, she received a prestigious University Teaching Fellow lifetime award and contributed to the award-winning Breaking down Barriers inclusive design team at Reading. She has served as an external examiner for multiple institutions and guest-edited the Visible Language journal on inclusive design. Her research focuses on how visual design shapes identity, inclusion, and communication efficacy. Current projects include 'Talking about things' with Dr. Catherine Stones. Funded work spans EU Horizon 2020, NHS, and the Simplification Centre. She advises on PhD topics ranging from Arabic typography to Mhealth adoption. Moys' creative practice includes expressive paintings and art cards sold via her website , reflecting her dual identity as academic and artist.

Lori LeavellView profile

Associate Professor

• 19th-Century African American Literature
• Material Histories of Literary Works
• Print Culture
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Lori Leavell is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Central Arkansas's School of Language and Literature. She holds a Ph.D. from Emory University and specializes in 19th-century African American literature, focusing on material histories of texts and print culture. Her research examines how literary works circulate and influence societal discourse through analysis of authors like David Walker and Henry Highland Garnet. Education: Ph.D., English, Emory University Leavell explores questions about textual production, distribution, and reader engagement, particularly in antebellum contexts. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with historical materialism, investigating how printed works shaped abolitionist movements and Southern identity. She frequently teaches courses on American literature surveys, interdisciplinary writing, and African/African American Studies. Her articles in Callaloo , Book History , and Critical Insights: Frederick Douglass reflect this focus. Though no specific awards are noted, her work demonstrates sustained engagement with underrepresented literary histories. Leavell advises students through graduate research methods courses but no specific advisee names appear in the text. Her research narrative emphasizes textual materiality and cultural impact, with grants or labs not explicitly mentioned. Teaching and scholarly writing remain central to her professional profile.

• Rhetoric of Science
• Visual Rhetoric
• Environmental Rhetoric
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Lynda C. Olman is a Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in the rhetoric of science with emphasis on visual STEM arguments and scientific ethos. Her work bridges historical analysis and contemporary public discourse through rigorous archival methodology. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in English (Rhetoric & Composition/English Language & Linguistics) from University of Texas at Austin (2003) M.A. in Linguistics from University of Texas at Austin (1998) B.A. in English from Colorado College (1994) Professor Olman's research examines how scientific authority is constructed visually and rhetorically, particularly in climate change communication and historical science-media interactions. Her scholarship consistently connects technical communication practices to local political contexts, as demonstrated in her monographs on scientific prophecy and media hoaxes. Current work focuses on developing frameworks for non-expert interpretation of scientific graphics. Publication trends reveal sustained engagement with visual rhetoric across scientific controversies, evolving from historical analyses of 19th-century hoaxes to contemporary climate visualization studies. Key thematic threads include the role of uncertainty in public science discourse, cross-cultural rhetorical practices, and the intersection of disability studies with composition pedagogy. Scientific Awards: None documented in source materials. Teaching responsibilities encompass undergraduate argumentation courses (ENG 100j, 102, 301) and graduate seminars in rhetoric history/composition (ENG 730, 735, 739). No advising records or grant details appear in available documentation.

Flavia Vasconcellos AmaralView profile

Assistant Professor

• Classics
• Epigraphy
• Hellenistic Poetry
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Flavia Vasconcellos Amaral is an Assistant Professor in the Classics Department at the University of Winnipeg. She holds a PhD in Classics from the University of São Paulo, along with previous postdoctoral research at the University of Toronto's Department of Classics (2019–2021). Her research focuses on Greek and Latin epigrams, Hellenistic poetry, funerary practices in ancient Greece, and the role of women in antiquity. She is a Communications Officer for the Women’s Network of the Classical Association of Canada and an editor for the UNESCO Cátedra Archai Science Communication Project. Education: BA in Classics and Portuguese, University of São Paulo MA in Classics, University of São Paulo PhD in Classics, University of São Paulo Her work explores themes such as the poetics of self-epitaphs, drunkenness in funerary contexts, and the interplay between ancient poetry and visual culture. She has authored articles analyzing Hellenistic epigrams, funerary symbolism, and the reception of classical texts. Beyond academia, she founded the online platform Clássicas Dia a Dia to promote classical studies in Brazil and co-edits the podcast Archai , disseminating classical knowledge in Brazilian Portuguese. Her publications demonstrate a sustained focus on funerary epigrams and their cultural significance, with recent work addressing topics such as equestrian poetry in Posidippus of Pella and ekphrastic techniques in ancient Greek epitaphs. She actively engages in public scholarship through digital platforms and academic networks.

Robin Micah McCraryView profile

Associate Professor

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
• Critical Health Humanities
• Narrative Public Health Ethics
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Robin Micah McCrary is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences, with formal affiliation in the Health Humanities Integrated Learning Major (ILM). His work bridges rhetoric, narrative medicine, and public health through innovative applications of graphic storytelling and cultural dexterity frameworks to address systemic healthcare inequities. McCrary's research centers on Critical Health Humanities and Graphic Public Health, with specific focus on narrative ethics in clinical settings, trust-building in marginalized communities, and visual storytelling as pedagogical intervention. His scholarship examines how comics and graphic narratives can transform public health communication, particularly regarding epidemics, racial justice, and the built environment's impact on community health. Recent projects emphasize cross-cultural care traditions and relational spaces for healing. His 2023-2025 publications reveal a cohesive trajectory applying graphic medicine to public health challenges, with increasing emphasis on institutional trust gaps and spatial determinants of health. Conference presentations consistently address structural barriers in healthcare through narrative and visual lenses, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across medical education, library science, and community health initiatives. Scientific recognition includes: Fulbright Canada Research Chair Award (2024–2025) for healthcare trust-gap research McCrary actively contributes to academic service as Health Humanities ILM faculty (2022-present), manuscript reviewer for health journals, and community volunteer with refugee resettlement health programs. His Fulbright-funded work at the University of Waterloo involves developing humanities-based interventions for healthcare trust deficits through the Well-Link Lab partnership. Current collaborations include the Well-Link Lab at St. Jerome's University, University of Waterloo's School of Public Health Sciences, and the Proclaiming Our Roots knowledge mobilization project. These partnerships focus on graphic public health applications, neighborhood environment analysis, and community-centered narrative approaches to health equity.

Nancy Marie MithloView profile

Professor

• Visual Anthropology
• Indigenous Visual Arts and Curation
• Gender Analysis
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Nancy Marie Mithlo is a Professor in the Department of Gender Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), within the Social Sciences Division. As Core Faculty, her work bridges visual anthropology, Indigenous curation, and critical studies of representation. She is a citizen of the Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe, and her research critiques colonial institutions like museums and archives while centering Indigenous artists’ perspectives. Education: PhD in Cultural Anthropology from Stanford University (1993). Prior roles include teaching at the University of New Mexico, Institute of American Indian Arts, Smith College, and others. She has curated nine exhibitions at the Venice Biennale, highlighted in her forthcoming book Red Skin Dreams . Research Interests: Mithlo focuses on Indigenous visual arts, museum critique, and gender analysis. Her work employs cognitive science methodologies to study visitor reception and advocates for reciprocal curatorial practices. She challenges colonial frameworks through studies of photographic archives, film, and Indigenous knowledge production. Key Contributions: Co-edited Visualizing Genocide (2022) and authored influential articles on Indigenous cinema, art activism, and decolonial curatorial approaches. Her research emphasizes Indigenous agency in redefining cultural narratives within settler colonial contexts. Grants & Labs: Active in Indigenous archival studies; collaborates with institutions on decolonizing exhibition practices. Mentors emerging Indigenous curators through long-term, community-focused projects.

Melissa SantillanaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media Studies
• Digital Media
• Feminist Activism
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Melissa Santillana is an Assistant Professor of Journalism at Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication. Born and raised in Mexico, she holds a Ph.D. in Media Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and was a Fulbright Scholar in Mexico City. Her work bridges media studies, digital activism, and Latin American cultural dynamics. Prior to academia, she served as Spanish Editor for the Laredo Morning Times. Education: Ph.D. in Media Studies, University of Texas at Austin Fulbright Scholarship (Mexico City) Research Interests: Dr. Santillana focuses on international media flows, feminist activism, digital inequality, and the intersection of media with social movements. Her work critically examines how digital platforms shape political engagement, protest dynamics, and cultural identity formation in Latin America and transnational contexts. Publications Trends: Her recent articles explore social media's role in radicalizing political discourse, framing feminist protests (e.g., Mexico’s 'Glitter Revolution'), and analyzing media consumption patterns among Latin American audiences. She co-authored From Telenovelas to Netflix , a seminal text on transnational television dynamics. Awards: Fulbright Scholar Advising & Grants: No information provided on current advisees or grants. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in available materials.

Tiffany Dykstra-DeVetteView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Communication
• Critical/Cultural Studies
• Non-Profit/Social Change Rhetoric
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Dr. Tiffany Dykstra-DeVette is an Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Dialogue and Social Justice at San Diego State University (SDSU). She is affiliated with the School of Communication within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Her research focuses on organizational communication, critical/cultural studies, and non-profit/social change rhetoric. She previously served as Director of Debate at the University of Utah and an Assistant Debate Coach at Texas Tech University. Dr. Dykstra-DeVette earned her Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Utah in 2016, focusing on refugee resettlement efforts. Her work examines empowerment dynamics in non-profits, critiques of neoliberalism in refugee policies, and rhetoric of activist networks. She employs ethnographic methods to analyze organizational practices and social justice initiatives, particularly in anti-violence nonprofits and refugee resettlement contexts. Her research spans topics such as gender discourses in religious contexts, digital activism in online movements, and media representation of marginalized groups. Notable trends include critical analyses of social justice issues through communication lenses, with a focus on organizational dynamics and digital spaces. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her contributions to communication studies and social justice research are notable. She teaches courses like COMM 406 (Organizational Communication) and COMM 640 (Ethnographic Methods), reflecting her commitment to academic and methodological rigor. She leads the Institute for Dialogue and Social Justice, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on equity and justice issues. No advising or grant details are provided in the text.

Jessica ThompsonView profile

Professor

• Environmental Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Climate Change Resilience
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Jessica Thompson is a Professor of Public Relations at the College of Business, Northern Michigan University. She holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Utah (2007) and an interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Adaptive Management of Environmental Systems. Environmental Communication Organizational Communication Climate Change Resilience Sustainable Development Interdisciplinary Collaboration Her research examines team and organizational communication strategies for addressing complex ecological issues like climate change resilience and sustainable development. She has worked with interdisciplinary teams studying resilience in Mongolia, ecosystem services in the Gulf of Mexico, and climate change communication capacity-building in U.S. National Parks and Wildlife Refuges. Recent publications highlight trends in place-based learning for climate engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks, and climate change communication strategies. Her 2020 edited book America’s Largest Classroom explores national parks as educational sites. No scientific awards or honors were mentioned in the provided text. Jessica Thompson has received the NMU TLAC Conference Grant (2017) to support her work in technology-enhanced academic collaboration. She mentors students in public relations and environmental communication, though specific advisees are not listed. Her research teams focus on transdisciplinary communication in projects spanning the U.S., Mongolia, and Alaska, emphasizing climate change adaptation and ecosystem resilience strategies.

Kevin Van WinkleView profile

Professor

• Technical Communication
• Data Visualization
• Pedagogy
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Kevin Van Winkle is a Professor in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Colorado State University Pueblo. His work focuses on technical communication, data visualization, and pedagogical innovation. He has been actively publishing since 2010, addressing issues such as faculty morale, process improvement, and visual rhetoric. University: Colorado State University Pueblo School: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academic Rank: Professor Research Interests include: Visual euphemism in technical communication Universal Design for Learning in rhetoric instruction Faculty experience optimization Historical data visualization analysis Article Trends show a consistent focus on: 2025: Critical analysis of visual communication 2024: Institutional process improvement 2023: Collaborative administrative systems 2022: Faculty satisfaction metrics 2017: Historical data representation

• Technical Communication
• World Englishes
• African Literature
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Michael J. K. Bokor is an Associate Professor of English at Long Island University with expertise in cross-cultural technical communication and African rhetoric. His work bridges global communication practices with African cultural contexts, focusing on how language, technology, and tradition intersect in international settings. Educational background: B.A., University of Cape Coast (Ghana) M.A., Ph.D., Illinois State University Research interests span the cross-cultural dimensions of international technical communication, World Englishes in U.S. education, outsourcing impacts, African traditional proverbs in literature, visual rhetoric as cultural identity, and non-Western rhetoric in African political activism. His scholarship uniquely centers African perspectives within technical communication frameworks, challenging Western-centric models through analyses of Ghanaian media, West African oral traditions, and diaspora narratives. His publications reveal consistent thematic evolution toward decolonizing technical communication through African epistemologies, with recent work examining New Media's role in Ghanaian democratization (2014) and World Englishes' pedagogical implications (2011, 2018). This trajectory demonstrates growing emphasis on applying technical communication to African political and educational contexts while foregrounding indigenous knowledge systems. Scientific Awards: David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching (2013) Ora Brettal Award for Scholarship, Illinois State University (2008) University Club Award, Illinois State University (2008) International Studies and Programs Office Fellowship Award, Illinois State University (2004 and 2005) Writing Programs Administration Award for facilitating professional development for international graduate teaching assistants (2003) Dr. Bokor has served as Sub-Editor for the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing (2008-2019) and Copy Editor for the Journal of Iranian Studies and Journal of Planning and Changing. His extensive peer review activities for journals like Technical Communication Quarterly and Rhetorica demonstrate deep engagement with global communication scholarship. He maintains active media presence through BBC World Service interviews and New York Times opinion pieces on African political affairs.

Shawn Michelle SmithView profile

Professor

• Photography History and Theory
• Race in Visual Culture
• Gender in Visual Culture
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Shawn Michelle Smith is Professor and Chair of Visual & Critical Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). She is a distinguished scholar, writer, artist, and educator whose work centers on the history and theory of photography with a particular focus on race and gender in visual culture. Her research interests span multiple interconnected fields including photographic history, critical race theory, gender studies in visual representation, and African American studies. Smith approaches her subjects through careful examination of images within their historical contexts, exploring how photographs acquire meaning and cultural significance across different historical periods. Smith's scholarly work shows a clear trajectory examining photography's role in shaping racial and gender identities, with particular attention to historical trauma, representation, and visual politics. Her publications consistently engage with questions of power, visibility, and historical memory through the lens of photographic practice and theory. 2021 Ray and Pat Browne Award from the Popular Culture Association 2014 Lawrence W. Levine Award from the Organization of American Historians 2014 Jean Goldman Book Prize from SAIC Fellowships from Guggenheim Foundation, Clark Art Institute, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and Schomburg Center As an educator, Smith has mentored graduate students including Antonia Piedmonte-Lang (2021), and teaches advanced courses in photography studies and thesis supervision. Her artistic practice complements her scholarly work, with photo-based art exhibited nationally that explores themes parallel to her academic research. Smith also serves on editorial boards for American Art, Photography & Culture, and Journal of Visual Culture.

Kali Jo WackerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Multimodal Composition
• Digital Media
• Rhetoric and Composition
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Dr. Kali Jo Wacker is an Assistant Professor of English at Northwestern College. She holds a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition from the University of Kansas, alongside a Museum Studies Graduate Certificate. Her research focuses on intersections of writing, design, digital media, and material/popular culture. She has taught courses in writing, communications, and art, emphasizing multimodal composition and technology integration. Education: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, University of Kansas Museum Studies Graduate Certificate, University of Kansas B.A. in Journalism and Graphic Design, Northwestern College (2016) Research Interests: Dr. Wacker explores how digital tools and material practices shape communication. Her work spans museum technologies, Disney studies, emoji linguistics, and student autonomy in creative projects. She uses virtual reality, fairy tale adaptations, and social media to innovate teaching methods. Key Publications & Presentations: Recent work includes analyzing Disney's urban narratives, emoji semiotics, and VR-based storytelling. Her 2025 paper on 3D storytelling in virtual reality exemplifies her focus on cutting-edge educational technologies. Awards: 2023 Peter Collins Travel Grant 2022 Argersinger Dissertation Award Finalist Multiple teaching awards from the University of Kansas (2018-2021) Professional Experience: Prior to Northwestern, she served as a Communications & Design Fellow at the University of Kansas' Center for Teaching Excellence (2017–2021). Her grants include the Selden L. Whitcomb Fellowship and Stephen F. Evans Award for course development.

Bruno De OliveiraView profile

Lecturer

• Community Psychology
• Social Inequality
• Mental Distress
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Bruno De Oliveira is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Chichester, specializing in participatory and creative research methods. His work focuses on marginalized communities, particularly issues of homelessness, welfare systems, and structural inequality. He employs critical realist frameworks and mixed methodologies, including photo-elicitation and participatory action research, to address systemic social and economic challenges. Key research areas include the psychological impacts of the cost of living crisis, institutional practices affecting vulnerable populations, and decolonizing psychological practices. He has contributed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on poverty-related issues in the UK. Bruno holds FRSA (Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) and FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) titles, alongside awards including the Department for Education's Certificate of Achievement and a Highly Commended Research Paper from Emerald Literati Awards. His publications span topics from homelessness policy critiques to analyses of racial dynamics in global conflicts. Recent work explores the intersections of mental health, social justice, and community empowerment through art-based interventions.

Karen McBrideView profile

Professor

• Accounting History
• Corporate Governance
• Environmental and Ecological Accounting
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Karen McBride is a Professor of Accounting at the University of Portsmouth , affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law and School of Accounting, Economics and Finance . Holding a PhD and Master's in Research Methods, she combines historical analysis with contemporary accounting practices. Key research areas: accounting history, corporate governance, environmental accountability, equity/diversity/inclusion in accountancy Her research spans: Historical roots of environmental accounting Accounting's role in shaping societal structures Professional ethics and qualifications Big data applications in accounting education Major funded projects include: AHRC & DCMS grant for Valuing Digital Cultural and Heritage Assets British Academy funding on intersectionality in corporate leadership Financial Reporting Council research on director remuneration British Council workshop on sustainability reporting Scientific recognition: 2024 Award for Excellence for Venner FCA study Best paper prize from British Accounting Review journal As PhD Supervisor and Chair of the Accounting History Special Interest Group (BAFA), she leads international conferences and writing retreats. Her work connects academic accounting with practical applications through the Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures and Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation .