Catherine Siemann

Catherine Siemann is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology. With a PhD in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University and a JD from New York University, she bridges literary scholarship and legal expertise. Her academic journey began with a B.A. in English Literature from SUNY Binghamton (1983), followed by legal training and doctoral research focused on Victorian literature.

• Education
  • Ph.D., English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (2008)
  • J.D., New York University (1988)
  • B.A., English Literature, SUNY Binghamton (1983)

Dr. Siemann's career shifted toward writing center pedagogy during her dissertation work, which she identifies as her vocation. She also engages in creative writing as an author of historical mysteries. Based in New York City's East Village, her interdisciplinary background informs both her teaching and research activities at NJIT.