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Jon McKenzie is a Professor of Practice and Director of StudioLab at Cornell University's Department of Literatures in English (College of Arts and Sciences). He specializes in 20th/21st Century American Literature, Cultural Studies, and Media Studies, focusing on performance theory, transmedia knowledge, and design thinking. His influential works include Perform or Else: From Discipline to Performance (2001) and Transmedia Knowledge for Liberal Arts and Community Engagement (2019), which explore post-disciplinary societies and critical design pedagogy. StudioLab, under his leadership, bridges academic research with community projects through tactical media and collaborative platforms. He is also an affiliated scholar at the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research.
Education background: Not explicitly detailed in text, though his roles suggest advanced academic credentials in literary and cultural studies. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, including lecture performances, cosmography, and collective thought-action frameworks. Grants and collaborations involve community organizations, NGOs, and transnational initiatives. His work often intersects with digital humanities, social justice, and educational innovation.
Recent projects include developing 'CoDAS' computational tools for community connections and exploring 'cosmographies' through avant-garde methodologies. Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses on cultural studies and creative writing. Despite no listed awards, his publications and institutional roles reflect significant academic impact.
