Gwendolynne Reid

Gwendolynne Reid serves as Associate Professor of English and Director of the Writing & Communication Program at Oxford College, Emory University, specializing in rhetoric, composition, and writing studies with emphases on writing in the disciplines, genre studies, and digital communication.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media from North Carolina State University (2017)
• MA in English from North Carolina State University (2005)
• MA in Screenwriting and Film Studies from Hollins University (2005)
• BA in Intercultural Studies summa cum laude from Bard College at Simon's Rock (1999)
• AA from Bard College at Simon's Rock (1997)

Reid's research investigates how students navigate disciplinary communication in complex environments, focusing on scientific writing literacy, citational equity, and the impact of digital media on genre evolution. Her work bridges rhetorical theory with practical applications in STEM communication and public engagement, addressing critical issues like context collapse in citizen science and systemic bias in academic publishing.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a trajectory from foundational genre theory toward urgent sociopolitical applications, particularly examining racism in medical knowledge production and AI's implications for intelligence analysis. This evolution demonstrates increasing engagement with social justice while maintaining rigorous rhetorical methodology across humanities and scientific contexts.

She received Emory University's highest undergraduate teaching honor in 2025.

• Emory Williams Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award (2025)

Reid actively mentors undergraduate researchers through self-directed studies and the Oxford Research Scholars program, with students publishing in Young Scholars in Writing and presenting at national conferences like NCUR. Her collaborative projects include studies on pre-college scientific publication experiences and NSA-academia partnerships, reflecting commitment to interdisciplinary knowledge translation.

As Writing & Communication Program Director, she shapes curriculum across Oxford College while contributing to national conversations through leadership in SLAC-WPA (as treasurer) and founding membership in the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum.