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Kate Maddalena is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto's Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (ICCIT). Her research focuses on knowledge-making media, epistemic rhetorics, and the popular uptake of science, with specializations in Science and Technology Studies (STS), Media Studies, Rhetoric of Science and Technology, and Critical Theory.
- Education:
- BA (English/French), University of North Carolina Greensboro
- MA (Language and Literature), North Carolina State University
- PhD (Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media), North Carolina State University
Maddalena's work examines intersections between digital interfaces, scientific communication, and cultural practices. She explores topics such as human-machine interaction, citizen science platforms, and the role of tactile/digital artifacts in knowledge production. Her projects often incorporate LEGO as a metaphor for modular communication systems and analyze how scientific concepts permeate public discourse.
Her recent publications address pandemic-era digital carework, posthuman motherhood, and the pedagogical applications of eco-technology interfaces. Articles frequently engage with interdisciplinary methodologies bridging media archaeology, science studies, and critical theory.
- Scientific Awards:
- James Carey Media Research Award (2014)
Maddalena teaches courses spanning alternative media, science writing, data communication, and technical communication. She emphasizes integrating critical theory with practical writing skills, particularly through the lens of digital media and emerging technologies.
