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Mark Bracher is a Professor in the Department of English at Kent State University and Director of the Neurocognitive Research Program for the Advancement of the Humanities (NRPAH). His research explores how literary and humanities education can foster social justice and develop neurocognitive capabilities.
Education: Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University (1981).
Research Focus: His interdisciplinary work investigates: 1) How literary study can promote social justice by enhancing perception, judgment, and motivation to address injustice; 2) How humanities education develops neurocognitive capabilities essential for recognizing and solving social problems. His approaches integrate cognitive science, neuroscience, and literary theory.
Publications: His recent scholarship (2012-2023) shows strong emphasis on pedagogical frameworks linking literature study with wisdom cultivation, systems thinking development, cosmopolitan ethics, and social justice education. Works consistently bridge cognitive science with literary analysis to address global challenges.
Awards:
- KSU Scholar of the Month (February 2015)
- KSU Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award
Leadership: Directs the Neurocognitive Research Program for the Advancement of the Humanities (NRPAH) and serves on the advisory team for Strategy of Mind, a global executive learning firm.
