Benjamin Henderson

Benjamin Henderson is an Associate Teaching Professor in Communication Arts and Sciences at Penn State University, where he serves as the CAS 100B Supervisor and Director of the Penn State Undergraduate Speaking Center. His work focuses on collaborative communication, narrative epistemology, and the intersection of religion with private and public discourse.

• Education: B.A. from Willamette University (1999), M.A. from Penn State University (2003)
• Contact: benhenderson@psu.edu | 231 Sparks Building, University Park, PA

Research Interests: Henderson explores participatory decision-making processes, experiential communication frameworks, and the role of language in shaping social cohesion or division. His pedagogical focus includes:

• Collaborative communication training (CAS 100B)
• Rhetorical analysis in civic contexts (CAS 137H, CAS 138T)
• Small group dynamics (CAS 250)
• Public speaking mentorship (CAS 490)