Scott Bryson

J. Scott Bryson is a Professor of English at Mount Saint Mary’s University, specializing in ecocriticism, Los Angeles literature, and mythology. He holds a PhD from the University of Kentucky (2000s) with a focus on social and environmental theory, and degrees from Baylor University (BA and MA). His research bridges ecological poetry, urban literary studies, and mythological frameworks.

Education:

• PhD, English, University of Kentucky
• MA, Baylor University
• BA, Baylor University

Research focuses on the intersections of space/place, environmental ethics, and cultural identity, particularly in Los Angeles contexts. Key works include Ecopoetry: A Critical Introduction (2002) and The West Side of Any Mountain (2005). Recent work explores Afrofuturism and Jungian myth narratives. He is pursuing a second PhD on narrative and midlife transformation.

His academic contributions span over 20 years, with frequent keynote addresses (e.g., 2025 Naples conference on myth and geography) and interdisciplinary engagement in ecocritical and urban literary circles.