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Claire McLane is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the W.A. Franke Honors College. She holds a B.A. in Cultural Regional Studies from Prescott College and an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Arizona.
- Education: B.A. in Cultural Regional Studies (Prescott College), M.F.A. in Poetry (University of Arizona)
Her research and teaching focus on contemporary American poetry, creative writing, and interdisciplinary connections between science (particularly Cellular Biology and Ecology) and creative expression. She explores themes such as motherhood, islands as metaphors for identity, and the natural environment.
Claire has received prestigious honors, including:
- Academy of American Poets Prize
- Minnie Torrence Award for Poetry
- University of Arizona Foundation Award
She integrates the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s resources into her courses, emphasizing safe, exploratory classroom environments for creative expression. Her published poems appear in The Columbia Review and the Academy of American Poets journals.
