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Calista McRae is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Her research focuses on American literature, particularly exploring animals in poetry, humor in modern poetry, and the intersection of literature with science and nature. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Harvard University (2016) and a B.A. in English from Amherst College (2009). Her work examines poets such as Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, and Emily Dickinson, analyzing themes of animality, environmental interaction, and literary form.
Education:
- Ph.D., English, Harvard University, 2016
- B.A., English, Amherst College, 2009
Research Interests: McRae’s scholarship bridges animal studies, environmental literature, and the study of humor in poetry. She investigates how poets engage with non-human creatures, natural history, and scientific concepts like the brain’s representation in literature and film. Her publications analyze works by Whitman, Melville, Frost, and others, emphasizing themes of interspecies relationships and literary innovation.
Teaching: McRae teaches courses such as Introduction to Film, Literature Seminar: Representing the Mind, and The Brain in Literature and Film. Her pedagogy reflects her interdisciplinary research interests, integrating science, art, and cultural studies.
Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations mentioned.
