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Melissa Alemán is a Professor at the School of Communication Studies at James Madison University (JMU). She earned her B.S. in Speech and Professional Communication from New York University, followed by her M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa. Her academic work focuses on communication and identity in diverse contexts, including caregiving, end-of-life communication, multicultural families, and higher education. She collaborates extensively with colleagues in STEM and Engineering on grant-supported research related to makerspaces, gender equity, and educational methodologies.
- B.S., New York University: Speech and Professional Communication
- M.A. & Ph.D., University of Iowa: Communication Studies
Alemán’s research emphasizes collaborative autoethnographic projects, with notable publications in the Journal of Family Communication, Journal of Communication, and Journal of Engineering Education. Her work addresses gendered inequities in engineering cultures, family narratives, and communication in multicultural settings. She has also contributed to pedagogical research in qualitative and autoethnographic methodologies.
Melissa Alemán is affiliated with JMU’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and African, African American and Diaspora Studies programs. She co-directs the SCOM Summer Study Abroad Program in Ireland and Northern Ireland, demonstrating her commitment to global education and experiential learning.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- 2019 Roberts Endowment for Faculty Excellence Award
Melissa Alemán teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in qualitative research methods, family and interpersonal communication, ethnographic approaches, and gender studies. Her partnerships with STEM/Engineering colleagues highlight her interdisciplinary approach, merging communication theory with educational innovation.
