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Jamin Rowan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Brigham Young University, part of the College of Humanities. He is also the Director of the American Studies Program, a faculty affiliate of the Global Environmental Studies Program, and a faculty fellow at the Ballard Center for Social Impact. He teaches in American literature, urban studies, environmental humanities, and experiential education across the English Department, Honors Program, and General Education.
- PhD in English, American Literature, Boston College (2008)
- MA in English, American Literature, Boston College (2002)
- MA in Literature, Culture, and Modernity, British Literature, University of Southampton (2001)
- BA in English, Brigham Young University (1999)
His research focuses on U.S. literature since 1865, particularly urban literature and culture, environmental humanities, and the intersections between storytelling and social connection. He explores how culture makers interpret climate change through urban landscapes and is engaged in interdisciplinary work on transformative education and the neuroscience of narrative. His scholarship bridges literary analysis with civic engagement and urban design.
His publications span journals such as American Literature, Journal of Urban History, and Journal of Transformative Education, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach. The works emphasize urban intellectual traditions, civic culture, and pedagogical innovation, often linking literature to real-world urban and environmental challenges.
Professor Rowan has received multiple honors for teaching and service:
- Teacher of the Year, Department of English (2024)
- Alcuin Fellowship in Undergraduate Education (2021–2024)
- Accessibility Center Faculty Award (2022)
- Douglas K. Christensen Faculty Fellowship (2018–2021)
- Scholar of the Year, Department of English (2018)
- Humanities+ Experiential Learning Educator Award (2017)
- Professor of the Year, American Studies Program (2013)
- Rockefeller Archive Center Grant-in-Aid (2009)
He actively advises university initiatives and directs the Provo City Lab, an experiential course that partners with local government on urban design and community development. He has secured grants and fellowships supporting transformative education and civic engagement. His administrative roles include directing the American Studies Program and serving on the Provo City Planning Commission (2013–2019). He is also a committee chair in the American Studies Association and involved with BikeWalk Provo.
Professor Rowan leads interdisciplinary collaborations focused on storytelling, social connection, and urban sustainability. He is a key figure in BYU’s experiential learning ecosystem, integrating academic research with community impact through programs like study abroad and civic engagement initiatives.
