Jodi A. Byrd

Jodi A. Byrd is a Professor in Literatures in English at the College of Arts and Sciences, with affiliations to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Studies Program. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Iowa (2002), an M.A. in English from the University of Iowa (1996), and a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1993).

• Education
  • B.A., English, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1993
  • M.A., English, University of Iowa, 1996
  • Ph.D., English, University of Iowa, 2002

Research Interests: Jodi Byrd specializes in Indigenous studies, with a focus on Indigenous feminist and queer studies. She also explores intersections between Indigenous narratives and video game studies, examining how digital media engage with decolonization and critical race theory.