Katherine H Lee

Katherine H. Lee is an Associate Professor and Foundational Studies Program Coordinator in the Department of English at Indiana State University's College of Arts and Sciences. She has held leadership roles including Interim Department Chair (2020-2023) and Acting Department Chair (2019).

Education:

• B.A. in English, Indiana University
• M.A. in English, University of Missouri-Columbia
• Ph.D. in English, University of Missouri-Columbia (2001)

Dr. Lee's research centers on American literature and popular culture, with a focus on representations of gender and race. Her work explores how media shapes and reflects societal attitudes toward identity and power, particularly in television series like Game of Thrones and Sex and the City. She employs frameworks from gender theory, cultural studies, and Asian American literature to analyze the politics of representation.

Her publications from 2001 to 2018 demonstrate a sustained engagement with American popular media. She critically examines films and television through the lenses of race and gender, addressing topics such as Asian American representation, feminist theory, and cultural identity. Her work frequently connects media analysis to broader social and political contexts.

Awards and Honors:

• 2020-21 Foundational Studies Outstanding Instructor (April 15, 2021)

As Foundational Studies Program Coordinator, Dr. Lee advises students in foundational courses and oversees program curriculum. She has served on multiple university committees including the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Provost's Advisory Council, and Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Council. No external grant funding is mentioned in the provided information.