Lara Martin Lengel
استاد · Transnational Performance Studies
Bowling Green State Universityمعرفی
Dr. Lara Martin Lengel serves as a Professor in the School of Media & Communication at Bowling Green State University, where her research advances international communication and critical intercultural studies through examinations of gender identity in transnational performance, spiritual communication, and justice frameworks. With nearly $500,000 in research funding from the U.S. Department of State and Fulbright Program, her work bridges academic rigor and real-world impact across global contexts.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Ohio University
- M.S. in Mass Communication from Miami University
- B.A. in Musicology from Miami University
Dr. Lengel's research explores how communication practices catalyze social, economic, and environmental justice, particularly through gendered and intercultural lenses in regions including the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Her interdisciplinary approach connects performance studies, digital activism, and policy advocacy to address systemic inequalities and human rights issues.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on gender-based violence prevention, intercultural activism through arts, border politics, and digital social change. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with crisis response (e.g., pandemic impacts) while maintaining core themes of identity construction and justice advocacy across diverse geopolitical landscapes.
Her research impact is recognized through significant funding awards:
- U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Program grant
- U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs grant
- Fulbright Program grant
Dr. Lengel mentors graduate students through specialized seminars while directing externally funded projects that foster international partnerships. Her grant portfolio emphasizes collaborative program development addressing communication challenges in global justice initiatives.
The School of Media & Communication's Global Social Media Influencer Research Lab provides infrastructure supporting her investigations into digital communication's role in social transformation, particularly regarding transnational activism and identity negotiation.
