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Whitney Gegg-Harrison is an Associate Professor in the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program at the University of Rochester. Her work bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and writing pedagogy, emphasizing how language reflects and shapes thought. She holds a PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester (2014), with earlier degrees from The Ohio State University (BS in Linguistics/Computer Science and MS in Computational Linguistics).
Her teaching spans foundational first-year writing courses exploring language and cognition to advanced seminars on AI and writing. Notable courses include Language as a Window into the Mind (since 2010) and Writing about and with Artificial Intelligence (launched 2023). She designs curricula that integrate critical AI literacy and cognitive science principles.
Research interests include cognitive processes in writing, AI's impact on communication, and inclusive pedagogy. She has published widely on reference resolution, discourse processing, and flow in writing. Her 2024 article A Multidisciplinary Exploration into Flow in Writing examines how cognitive states influence writing productivity.
In 2023, she received the prestigious Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. She is a sought-after speaker, including a 2024 invited seminar at Smith College on generative AI and writing. Her work appears in venues like Taylor and Francis and TextGenEd’s open-access resources.
Gegg-Harrison collaborates with faculty across disciplines, offering workshops on AI-informed writing pedagogy and feedback strategies. Her office is in Rush Rhees Library (G121-H), and she emphasizes accessibility and student-centered learning.
