Michael Neal

Michael Neal is an Associate Professor at Florida State University (FSU), specializing in rhetoric and composition, writing assessment, and digital technologies. He teaches undergraduate courses in the Editing, Writing, and Media track of the English major and graduate courses in digital composition and visual rhetoric. Neal serves on FSU's Artificial Intelligence in Education Advisory Committee and is the Chief Reader for AP English Language and Composition. His research bridges composition studies, digital technologies, and educational innovation.

Neal holds a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville (2001), an M.A. from Ball State University (1994), and a B.A. from Taylor University (1993). His work emphasizes AI's impact on writing, online pedagogy, and accessible multimodal assignments.

His research interests include digital archives, reflective writing, and the intersection of technology with writing instruction. Notable contributions address accessibility in online education, collaborative learning frameworks, and the labor dynamics of writing program administration. Recent publications explore open-media assignments and scaffolding strategies in multimodal composition.

• Awards: Michelle Kendrick Digital Production Award (2013), Ralph Stair Prize for Innovative Education (2013), and FSU Teaching Award (2013).
• Advising & Grants: Focuses on graduate mentorship in digital rhetoric and writing program administration. Active in national initiatives like AP English curriculum development.
• Labs/Teams: Member of FSU's AI in Education Advisory Committee, contributing to ethical AI integration in writing instruction.