David Powers Corwin

David Powers Corwin is an Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University, with affiliations in Women and Gender Studies and the Honors College. His roles include teaching courses focused on gender/sexuality in popular culture, friendship studies, and LGBTQ+ issues. He previously served as director of undergraduate programs for Women and Gender Studies, leading initiatives like the LGBTQ Studies minor and Intersectionality 101 training. Corwin holds a Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric from GMU, with additional degrees in English and Women and Gender Studies.

Education: B.A. in English and Humanities (Milligan University); M.A. in English, MAIS in Women and Gender Studies, Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric (George Mason University).

Research interests include trauma rhetoric, queer theory in media, feminist pedagogy, and Appalachian narratives. His work bridges popular culture analysis with academic discourse, emphasizing writing-intensive teaching methods.

Awards include the 2022 Spirit of the King Faculty Award and a namesake award recognizing LGBTQ+ teaching scholarship. He co-leads Leadershape and serves in faculty governance roles.