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Michelle N. Huang is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Department of English and the Asian American Studies Program at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in English and Women’s Studies from Pennsylvania State University. Her research bridges posthumanism, feminist science studies, and contemporary Asian American literature, with a focus on rematerializing race through scientific discourse. Current work explores 'Molecular Race,' examining racial representation at nonhuman scales through posthumanist aesthetics.
- Education: Ph.D., English and Women’s Studies, Pennsylvania State University
Her publications span journals like American Literature, Contemporary Literature, and Journal of Asian American Studies, with notable works including Ecologies of Entanglement (winner of the 2016 Bruns Essay Prize) and Molecular Race. She co-authored research on hospice experiences in graphic novels and has presented at interdisciplinary conferences. Her teaching emphasizes speculative fiction, environmental humanities, and critical race theory.
Michelle’s research agenda intersects with environmental humanities and science studies, often challenging traditional racial epistemologies. Her work frequently employs posthumanist frameworks to explore intersections of race, gender, and technoscience. Her upcoming projects include exploring solidarity between ethnic studies and environmental movements.
- Awards: 2016 Bruns Essay Prize (SLSA)
As a member of the graduate faculty, she advises students in literature, gender studies, and Asian American studies. Her office is located in University Hall 226, with regular hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
