معرفی
Deborah Rossen-Knill is a Professor and Executive Director of the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program at the University of Rochester. She holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from the University of Michigan and a PhD from the University of Minnesota. Her postdoctoral work included a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania's Institute for Research in Cognitive Science. Her research focuses on writing pedagogy, flow in writing, and communication dynamics.
Education: MFA (University of Michigan), PhD (University of Minnesota).
Research Interests: She explores how communication works through interdisciplinary lenses, including writing instruction, grammar integration, and the application of cognitive science principles to writing processes. Her recent work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to flow in writing and academic communication across disciplines.
Awards: Recipient of the Goergen Award for Teaching Excellence (2015) and a programmatic Goergen Award for the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program (2001). Her 2011 article on flow was recognized as a standout in rhetoric and composition studies.
Advising & Grants: While no explicit grants are listed, her leadership role in the WSAP reflects significant institutional support. She collaborates with faculty and librarians on pedagogical initiatives, as seen in her work on open pedagogy approaches.
Labs/Teams: Director of the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program, overseeing tutoring, writing groups, and curriculum development across disciplines.
