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Rachael L Sullivan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Saint Joseph's University. Her research focuses on the history and theory of writing interfaces, with an emphasis on digital materiality, feminist methods, and the ethics of technology in the context of social justice. She has previously taught courses on information overload, English studies, and digital argumentation.
- PhD in English with Media, Cinema, and Digital Studies emphasis (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2015)
- MA in Literary Studies (University of Texas at Dallas, 2010)
- MFA in Poetry (University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2007)
- BA in English with Studio Art (Randolph-Macon Woman's College, 2004)
Her research explores how digital interfaces shape selfhood, sociality, and creative practices, drawing on software studies, feminist theory, and new materialism. Her work critiques the "unfriendly interface" in digital writing technologies and examines digital argumentation as a pedagogical tool. She has presented at major conferences like MLA and CCCC.
Notable publications include work on print-video poetry interplay, digital identity politics, and critiques of frictionless sharing systems like Facebook. Her scientific awards highlight recognition for interdisciplinary research and digital humanities contributions.
- Distinguished Dissertation Fellowship (UWM, 2013-14)
- HASTAC Scholar (2012-14)
- Frederick J. Hoffman Award (UWM, 2012)
- Chancellor's Graduate Award (UWM, 2010)
Sullivan's teaching spans digital media theory, creative writing workshops, and composition studies, informed by technical roles at RedPrairie and Booz Allen Hamilton. She actively contributes to digital humanities through lab scheduling, website maintenance, and editorial work.
