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Laura Gruber Godfrey is an Associate Professor of English at North Idaho College and serves as a Writing Specialist for the University of Idaho's Vandal Gateway Program. She is affiliated with the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences and contributes significantly to interdisciplinary teaching and research in literature, writing, and spatial humanities.
Education:
- B.A. in English, Emory University
- M.A. in English, University of Idaho
- Ph.D. in American Literature, Washington State University
Her research centers on Hemingway studies, cultural geography, deep maps in literature, environmental humanities, and geospatial technologies. She explores the philosophical and literary dimensions of space, place, and environment, particularly in American fiction. Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with digital and spatial methodologies, contributing to the evolving field of spatial literary studies.
The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on Hemingway’s narrative geographies, spatial theory, and environmental themes. Her publications demonstrate a trajectory integrating digital tools with literary scholarship, especially in pedagogy and interpretation. The works span journals and edited collections in American literature, digital humanities, and environmental writing.
Scientific Awards:
- Open Educational Resource Trailblazer Award, North Idaho College, 2023
- North Idaho College Sabbatical Award, 2018
- North Idaho College Faculty Achievement Award, 2017
Laura Gruber Godfrey has been actively involved in curriculum development, student support, and academic publishing. She teaches courses in writing, rhetoric, literary theory, and Hemingway studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. While no specific grants are listed, her sabbatical and achievement awards suggest institutional recognition and support for her scholarly work. She has advised and mentored students through her teaching roles, though formal advisees are not listed.
She is associated with the Vandal Gateway Program at the University of Idaho, which supports student transition and success, indicating her commitment to educational access and pedagogical innovation. Her interdisciplinary research lab or team is not explicitly named, but her editorial and collaborative projects suggest active participation in scholarly networks focused on Hemingway, digital humanities, and environmental literature.
