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Geoff Bouvier is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences. He holds a PhD in English and Creative Writing from Florida State University (2016), an MFA in Poetry from Bard College (1997), and a BA in English from the University of Connecticut (1993).
Dr. Bouvier's research spans Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Journalism, Modernism, Post-Modernism, and Music Theory. His scholarly approach uniquely blends literary arts with historical and scientific inquiry, particularly evident in his forthcoming work Us From Nothing: A Brief History of Humanity, which traces cosmic and human history from the Big Bang to the near future through poetic lens. His creative methodology challenges conventional historical narratives, seeking to revise imperialist perspectives and amplify marginalized voices.
Bouvier's publication Us From Nothing represents a significant interdisciplinary contribution, merging physics, biology, language, art, mathematics, and sociology into a cohesive poetic narrative. His work has been praised by prominent scholars including Cole Swensen, Charles Altieri, Patrick Madden, and Hoa Nguyen for its innovative approach to historical storytelling and poetic form. His publications span prestigious journals including American Poetry Review, Barrow Street, Denver Quarterly, jubilat, New American Writing, and Western Humanities Review.
- APR/Honickman Prize for Living Room (2005)
As an educator, Bouvier has taught creative writing at Virginia Commonwealth University, mentoring students in poetic forms and creative nonfiction. His teaching philosophy emphasizes embodied writing practices, as evidenced by his series of essays on the subject. He previously served as the Roberta C. Holloway visiting poet at UC-Berkeley in 2009. Bouvier maintains an active presence in the literary community through readings at institutions including VCU and Mercury 20 Gallery.
Bouvier's creative practice extends beyond traditional poetry into long-form journalism, having written approximately 50 cover stories for the San Diego Reader since 2003. His work consistently explores the intersection of scientific concepts with poetic expression, creating what reviewers have described as "medicinal history" that challenges dominant historical narratives.
