Stewart Whittemore

Stewart Whittemore is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts. His academic focus is on Professional and Technical Communication with expertise in rhetorical theory, information management, and workplace methodologies. Prior to academia, he worked as a technical writer and trainer in Atlanta for a decade.

His research explores how technical communicators use writing to influence design decisions and manage information in professional settings. Key themes include rhetorical memory, ephemeral texts in design arguments, and metadata systems informed by classical rhetoric.

Whittemore's publications span books with major academic presses and peer-reviewed articles in journals like the Journal of Technical Writing and Communication. His work bridges theoretical rhetoric and practical workplace communication challenges. Recent research emphasizes the intersection of memory practices and modern documentation systems.

No awards or grants are listed. He has not disclosed advisees, though his teaching likely includes graduate students in technical communication programs.