Lauren Obermark

Lauren Obermark is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, specializing in Rhetoric and Composition. Her work focuses on rhetoric's role in citizenship, social justice, and pedagogy, with a particular emphasis on civically engaged communication. She holds a Ph.D. in English (Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy) from The Ohio State University, an M.A. in English from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a B.S. in Secondary English Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Education:

• Ph.D., English (Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy), The Ohio State University
• M.A., English (Language and Literature), University of Missouri-Kansas City
• B.S., Secondary English Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Research Interests: Her research spans rhetorical theory, disability studies, feminist rhetorics, public and visual rhetorics, museum studies, and composition pedagogy. She explores how rhetoric shapes civic engagement, particularly through museums and public spaces, and advocates for equitable educational practices.

Publications: Obermark authored Engaging Museums: Rhetorical Education and Social Justice (2022) and contributed to The Rhetoric of Participation (2019). Her recent work addresses disability access in academia, public memory, and Ferguson's rhetorical landscape.

Teaching and Service: She emphasizes participatory pedagogy and accessible learning. Her service roles and grants focus on fostering inclusive environments and improving writing program administration.