Munira Mutmainna

Dr. Munira Mutmainna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Core Studies at St. John’s University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric from George Mason University and has extensive experience in multicultural and multilingual technical communication. Her research focuses on equity, health rhetoric, and pedagogical strategies for underrepresented groups, particularly international students and immigrant communities in the U.S.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric, George Mason University
• Graduate Certifications: Google UX Design, Instructional Design for Future Faculty

Research Interests: Dr. Mutmainna explores narrative and participatory methodologies to address in/equities in health communication and education. She advocates for inclusive pedagogies that leverage translingual and transmodal practices. Her work bridges technical communication, rhetoric of medicine, and user experience design to enhance accessibility for marginalized communities.

Recent Contributions: Her 2024 publication in Rhetoric of Health & Medicine examines participatory research with marginalized groups. She has presented widely on topics like proposal writing pedagogy and graphic medicine rhetoric, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue.

Awards:

• ATTW New Scholar Moving Fund 2024
• RSA Summer Institute Scholarship 2023
• Presidential Scholarship (George Mason University)

Teaching: Courses include Writing: Pixels, Pages, and Communities and Language in a Multicultural USA, emphasizing critical inquiry and inclusive practices. She has taught across institutions in Bangladesh, the U.S., and online.

Future Work: Ongoing projects focus on South Asian immigrant health narratives and UX design for multilingual audiences. Her blog (https://mmmunira.blog/) shares insights on rhetoric, pedagogy, and global communication.