Carolyn Gubala

Carolyn Gubala is a Lecturer at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on technical communication, editing, and data visualization, alongside programmatic and pedagogical studies in the field.

Education: PhD in English/Rhetoric (Technical Communication) from the University of South Florida, MA in Rhetoric & Writing Studies from San Diego State University, and BA in Journalism/Public Relations from West Virginia University.

Research Interests: Technical communication, editing, data visualizations, and pedagogical innovations in professional writing education. She explores how technical communication programs can improve through program evaluation and continuous improvement models.

Articles Trends: Her work spans curriculum design, student outcomes, and the impact of writing errors on professional ethos. Recent studies emphasize interdisciplinary data visualization and program-level evaluation.

• Awards:
• Professional Development Award (UC Davis, 2022-2023)
• Joseph Bentley Teaching Scholarship (USF, 2020)
• Excellence in Teaching Award (USF, 2020)

Teaching & Advising: Carolyn teaches professional editing, technical writing, and research methods. Her consulting background includes editing, marketing content, and user experience design. Office hours: In-person Wednesdays 10:45-11:45 AM (Shields 87C) and Zoom Tuesdays 10 AM-12 PM.