Mary Armstrong

Mary Armstrong is a Professor at Lafayette College, serving as Chair of the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and teaches in the English Department. Her research focuses on intersectional economics of STEM, queer and feminist theory, and Victorian literature. She directs the Lafayette Queer Archives Project.

• Education: Ph.D., Duke University

Her work bridges literary studies with contemporary social issues, examining gender dynamics in STEM fields and Victorian cultural contexts. Recent publications include Disparate Measures (MIT Press, 2024) and articles in LIT: Literature, Interpretation, Theory and Victorian Literature and Culture.

Armstrong's interdisciplinary approach integrates feminist economics with queer theory, challenging traditional STEM narratives through intersectional frameworks.