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Margaret Michels is a Teaching Professor Emeritus at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences within the College of the Liberal Arts. Her expertise centers on public discourse, argumentation, and legal rhetoric, with a focus on enhancing critical thinking and effective communication in legal and public contexts. She also serves as the course director for communication apprehension sections of Effective Communication courses.
- Education:
- B.A., University of Kansas, Speech Communications and Human Relations, 1979
- B.A., University of Kansas, Radio, TV and Film, 1979
- M.A., University of Kansas, Speech Communication and Human Relations, 1983
- J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1986
- Ph.D. coursework (ABD), 1981–1986
Her research emphasizes the role of persuasion in legal systems, including jury deliberations and judicial processes. She is recognized for contributions to the discipline, such as the Leaders in the Discipline award.
In her role as course director, she has shaped curricula addressing communication challenges. While no specific grants or lab affiliations are noted, her leadership as a past department head reflects her institutional impact.
