جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Elizabeth McCrackenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Short Stories
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth McCracken is a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches creative writing courses including Advanced Fiction Workshop (CRW 355F), Literature for Writers (E 380F), and Fiction Writing (CRW 325F). She also teaches in the low residency MFA program at Bennington College. McCracken received her M.F.A. from the University of Iowa in 1990. Her academic career has been distinguished by numerous grants and fellowships from prestigious organizations including the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Her creative interests focus on Creative Writing , particularly Fiction , Short Stories , and Autobiographical Writing . McCracken's work explores complex human relationships, grief, memory, and the transformative power of storytelling. Her writing is characterized by its emotional depth, wit, keen observation of human nature, and ability to blend the comic with the heartbreaking. McCracken's publications have established her as a significant voice in contemporary American literature. Her work has been widely recognized for its originality and emotional resonance, appearing in prestigious collections such as The Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize, and The O. Henry Prize Stories. Winner of The Story Prize for Thunderstruck & Other Stories (2015) Finalist for the National Book Award for The Giant's House (1996) Named one of the 20 Best Young American Novelists by Granta Recipient of grants from the Guggenheim Foundation, NEA, American Academy in Berlin, and other prestigious organizations As an educator, McCracken has mentored numerous writing students through her positions at the University of Texas and Bennington College. Her teaching emphasizes both technical craft and emotional authenticity, encouraging students to find their unique voices while developing strong writing techniques. Her 2023 novel The Hero of This Book has been named a Top Ten Best Book of the Year by Time and People magazines, further cementing her reputation as one of America's finest contemporary writers.

Elana Schlenkerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communication
• Typography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elana Schlenker is a Lecturer in the Image Text Ithaca low-residency MFA program at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning since 2016. As principal of Studio Elana Schlenker (founded 2011), she leads a medium-agnostic design practice while co-running the cooperative studio Out of Office with Mark Pernice. Her work bridges academia and professional design through initiatives like Gratuitous Type magazine and the gender wage parity project Less Than 100. Schlenker's research centers on graphic design as a vehicle for social commentary, particularly gender equity in creative industries. She explores typographic innovation, visual identity systems for cultural institutions, and the intersection of image/text in digital and print media. Her practice demonstrates how design methodologies can address political and wellness themes through Visual identity , Branding , and Art direction projects. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal a focus on modular design systems for art institutions and publishers, with heavy emphasis on interactive web experiences and context-specific typography . She frequently collaborates with photographers and galleries, translating complex narratives into visual communication frameworks that challenge traditional publishing formats. Awards received: Young Gun by The One Club for Creativity (2015) Print Magazine New Visual Artist (2013) In her academic role, Schlenker mentors MFA students in visual communication and design research. Her studio practice operates as a de facto research lab funded through high-profile client contracts with cultural institutions including Walker Art Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, and The New York Times. These projects serve as live case studies for her pedagogy. Schlenker directs Studio Elana Schlenker as her primary creative laboratory, with Out of Office functioning as a collaborative platform. She maintains long-term partnerships with specialists like Maria Adelaide (interactive design) and Élise Rigollet (editorial design), forming interdisciplinary teams for projects spanning academia, art, and technology sectors.

Sean Downeyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Painting
• Digital and Analog Art Translation
• Virtual Reality in Art Practice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sean Downey is an Associate Professor of Art and Director of the Low-Residency MFA program at Maharishi International University (MIU) in Fairfield, IA. He has been a long-standing educator in fine arts, previously serving as Senior Lecturer in Fine Arts at Brandeis University since 2007 and mentoring in MFA programs at Lesley University and New Hampshire Institute of Art. His academic background includes a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and an MFA from Boston University. Downey's research and artistic practice explores the intersection of digital and analog media, particularly how virtual reality, photogrammetry, and 3D scanning inform contemporary painting. His work investigates the relationship between personal and collective memory, time, and perception, often juxtaposing autobiographical elements with historical artifacts and period spaces. He is deeply engaged in how translation across media alters meaning, especially as digital imagery re-enters the physical world through oil painting. His recent creative output includes solo and group exhibitions across the U.S., such as Why Each Perfumed Flower (2022), Transmutations (2017), and The Work on Paper Show (2017), reflecting a sustained engagement with painting, curation, and interdisciplinary exploration. His exhibitions often explore symbolic, existential, and cultural themes, blending personal narrative with broader historical resonance. His scientific and artistic honors include: James and Audrey Foster Prize (2015, with kijidome) MacDowell Colony Fellowship (2015) Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowship (2014) Blanche E. Colman Foundation Award (2013) Theodore and Jane Norman Award for Faculty Scholarship (2017, 2011/12) Ucross Foundation Residency (2010) As a mentor and visiting critic, Downey has advised students at Boston University, Dartmouth College, Rhode Island School of Design, Massachusetts College of Art, and Montserrat College of Art. His curatorial work includes founding kijidome, a collaborative initiative that curated exhibitions like Green Dream and S01E01 , emphasizing experimental and interdisciplinary formats. He has received support from multiple artist residencies and fellowships, underscoring his national recognition in the visual arts community. He maintains an active studio practice and continues to exhibit nationally, contributing significantly to contemporary discourse in painting and new media.

Morri Creechمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Poetry
• Creative Writing

Morri Creech serves as Associate Professor of Creative Writing in the English & Writing Studies Department at Queens University of Charlotte's College of Arts & Sciences, where he holds the position of writer in residence and coordinates the English Department Visiting Writers Series. His academic credentials include an M.F.A. in Creative Writing and an M.A. in English from McNeese State University, and a B.A. from Winthrop University. Professor Creech's creative scholarship centers on contemporary poetry and literary arts, with significant contributions to American poetic discourse through publications in premier journals including Poetry , The Sewanee Review , The New Republic , The New Criterion , The Southern Review , and The Yale Review . His work appears in notable anthologies such as Penguin/Longman’s Poetry: a Pocket Anthology and The Swallow Anthology of New American Poets . His distinguished honors include the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize, Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize, and Ruth Lilly Fellowship. His 2014 Pulitzer Prize finalist recognition for The Sleep of Reason represents a career pinnacle. Within the academic community, Creech teaches undergraduate courses including Introduction to Creative Writing, Form and Theory of Poetry, and intermediate/advanced poetry workshops, while actively participating in the low-residency MFA program.

L. Lamar Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Creative Writing
• African-American Literature
• Multi-ethnic American Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

L. Lamar Wilson is an Assistant Professor at Florida State University, focusing on Creative Writing and African-American Literature. He previously held faculty roles at Davidson College, the University of Alabama, and Wake Forest University. His work intertwines cross-genre writing with themes of Black, Indigenous, and marginalized voices in the rural South. Wilson is the author of Sacrilegion and co-author of Prime: Poetry and Conversation . His film The Changing Same won awards at the Reel Sisters and New Orleans Film Festivals, blending documentary and virtual reality to explore racial and cultural narratives. Wilson’s research interests span multi-ethnic American poetics, gender studies, and performance. He earned an MFA from Virginia Tech and a PhD from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. His writing appears in The New York Times , NPR , and peer-reviewed journals like Callaloo and African American Review . He also teaches in the Mississippi University for Women’s low-residency MFA program. Key awards include the Thom Gunn Award finalist status, Pushcart Prize nominations, and fellowships from Cave Canem and the Hurston-Wright Foundation. His creative and scholarly works address intersectionality, historical trauma, and cultural resilience, often centering Southern Black experiences.

Derek Nikitasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fiction Writing
• Screenwriting
• Television Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Derek Nikitas is an Associate Professor and Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of English at the University of Rhode Island. He is also a visiting assistant professor and曾 served as a visiting faculty member at the Dzanc Books Disquiet International literary program in Lisbon, Portugal. He holds a PhD in English (Creative Writing) from Georgia State University and an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. His research focuses on fiction writing, screenwriting, film studies, and genre fiction. Education: PhD in English (Creative Writing Concentration) from Georgia State University, MFA in Fiction Writing from University of North Carolina at Wilmington, B.A. in English from SUNY Brockport. He has been a Walter E. Dakin Fellow at the Sewanee Writers’ Conference. Research interests include narrative craft in fiction and screenwriting, with a focus on thriller and speculative genres. His work frequently explores themes of moral complexity, societal dynamics, and character-driven suspense. He is the director of the Bluegrass Writers Studio, a low-residency MFA program at Eastern Kentucky University. Notable awards include an Edgar Award nomination for his debut novel Pyres and recognition from the Washington Post for The Long Division . His collaborative works with James Patterson in the Bookshots series highlight his versatility in thriller writing. He actively teaches creative writing courses including advanced fiction, screenwriting, and seminars in genre innovation. Labs/Teams: Directs the Bluegrass Writers Studio MFA program; affiliated with URI’s English Department creative writing initiatives.

• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Twentieth-Century American Poetry
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Richard Mulkey is an Associate Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing at Converse College’s School of the Arts, Department of Art, Design & Letters. He directs the BFA program in Creative & Professional Writing and previously led the Low-Residency MFA program. His teaching focuses on Creative Writing, Poetry, Twentieth-Century American Poetry, and Science and Literature. He has taught at various U.S. and European universities and served as a visiting writer at institutions like Ohio Wesleyan University and Michigan State University. His research and creative work emphasize poetry and interdisciplinary connections between science and literature. Selected honors include the Hawthornden Fellowship, Literary Review’s Charles Angoff Award, and Converse College’s O’Herron Award for Faculty Excellence. Mulkey’s poetry collections include Ravenous, New & Selected Poems and Greatest Hits: 1994-2004 . His work appears in journals like Crab Orchard Review , Denver Quarterly , and Verse Daily , with poems featured on NPR’s The Writer’s Almanac .

Michelle Athertonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Art
• Sound Art
• Material Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michelle Atherton is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Sheffield Hallam University's Department of Art and Design, part of the College of Social Sciences and Arts. Her research focuses on environmental challenges, transience, and material dynamics through experimental sound and installation art. She leads the MFA & MA Fine Art program and co-convenes The Informal Gathering , a forum for radical artistic engagement with ecological issues. Her work has been exhibited globally, including at the Museum für Sepulkralkultur (Germany), Grand Union Gallery (UK), and Viborg Kunsthal (Denmark). Key projects include Soil Séance Sessions (2023–ongoing), exploring subterranean soundscapes, and Ecstatic Rot , funded by Arts Council England and UKRI. She has published in journals like E.R.O.S. Homotopia and contributed to Borrowed Time: Death, Dying and Change (art.earth, 2022). Recent awards include the Sheffield Hallam ECRI Fellowship and grants supporting her work with international residencies in Georgia and Canada. Her research emphasizes low-carbon artistic strategies, reimagining human-environment relationships through experimental audio methods and participatory practices. Supervision highlights include PhD candidate Jeanine Griffin’s Aura in the Post-digital and current projects on VR narratives and photographic practices. Collaborations span institutions like Bethnal Green Nature Reserve, Eden Valley Natural Burial Ground, and Soundtent.

Morgan Taltyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Creative Writing
• Native American Studies
• Indigenous Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morgan Talty is an Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing, and Native American Studies at the University of Maine, and a faculty member of the Stonecoast MFA in Creative Writing (University of Southern Maine). He also serves as Prose Editor at The Massachusetts Review. Talty is a citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation and grew up within his Indigenous community. His academic and creative work bridges literary fiction, cultural studies, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Education: BA in Native American Studies from Dartmouth College, MFA in Creative Writing from Stonecoast MFA, and AA in Liberal Arts from Eastern Maine Community College. Research interests focus on Indigenous storytelling, cultural preservation, and the intersection of creative writing with Native American Studies. His award-winning debut collection Night of the Living Rez (2022) explores contemporary Indigenous experiences through innovative fictional narratives. Recent publications appear in Granta , Georgia Review , and Narrative Magazine . Recognitions include the 2022 New England Book Award in Fiction, 2021 Narrative Prize, and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and Elizabeth George Foundation. Talty’s editorial work amplifies underrepresented voices in literary publishing. Teaching focuses on creative writing pedagogy and Indigenous literary traditions. He advises MFA students through the low-residency program and contributes to community-based research projects.

Daniel Muellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Narrative Craft
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Mueller is a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of New Mexico, affiliated with the Department of English Language and Literature. He holds teaching roles in UNM's Creative Writing program, the Low-Residency MFA Program at Queens University of Charlotte, and the Tinker Mountain Writers' Workshop. His work focuses on fiction, narrative craft, and psychological trauma in literature. His publications include three short story collections: *How Animals Mate* (1999, Sewanee Fiction Prize), *Nights I Dreamed of Hubert Humphrey* (2013, Santa Fe Writers Project Book Award), and *Anything You Recognize* (2023). His short stories have appeared in journals like *Gargoyle*, *Alaska Quarterly Review*, and *Playboy*. He has received prestigious fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and others. His research explores narrative techniques, imagery, and trauma representation in literary fiction.

Rick Barotمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• American Literature
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rick Barot is a faculty member in the Department of English within the School of Humanities at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), where he teaches poetry and directs the Rainier Writing Workshop, a low-residency MFA program. He is widely recognized as a brilliant teacher, scholar, and colleague across campus. His research and creative work center on contemporary poetry and literary arts, with a strong emphasis on personal and cultural identity, form, and lyrical expression. His writing bridges scholarly depth with artistic innovation, contributing significantly to American literary discourse. Rick Barot has received numerous prestigious honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple awards for his poetry collection Chord , such as the PEN/Open Book Award, the Publishing Triangle’s Thom Gunn Prize, and the 2016 Rilke Prize. He was also a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He has advised numerous students through the Rainier Writing Workshop and has likely mentored emerging poets at the graduate level. While specific grants are not listed, the Guggenheim Fellowship represents significant competitive funding supporting his creative research. He leads the Rainier Writing Workshop, a prominent low-residency MFA program at PLU, which serves as a creative and academic hub for writers across the country.

Edgar Kunzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Poetry
• Creative Nonfiction
• Working Class Poetics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Edgar Kunz serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences, teaching in both VCU's MFA program and the low-residency Newport MFA program. His academic appointments reflect deep engagement with creative writing pedagogy and literary scholarship. His educational foundation includes: MFA in Creative Writing from Vanderbilt University (2015) BA in English from Goucher College (2010) Kunz's research centers on poetry and creative nonfiction with emphases on working class poetics, political poetry, and translation. His work interrogates labor dynamics, social stratification, and identity formation through lyrical precision and narrative innovation. Critics describe his style as 'unsparing yet buoyant' with 'wry wit,' revealing profound emotional depth beneath deceptively simple surfaces. His thematic focus consistently bridges personal experience with broader sociopolitical commentary. Recent publications across premier literary journals demonstrate sustained exploration of American working-class narratives, intergenerational trauma, and the political dimensions of everyday life. His poetic voice merges documentary realism with lyrical intensity, creating visceral connections between individual experience and collective struggle. His distinguished recognition includes: National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship MacDowell Fellowship Wallace Stegner Fellowship (Stanford University) Academy of American Poets Fellowship Hawthornden Foundation Fellowship Robert W. Deutsch Foundation Fellowship Maryland State Arts Council Award Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference Fellowship Sewanee Writers’ Conference Fellowship Vanderbilt University Fellowship These prestigious awards have supported Kunz's creative development and scholarly contributions. As MFA faculty, he mentors emerging writers in poetry and creative nonfiction, shaping the next generation of literary artists. His publications include the critically acclaimed books 'Fixer' (Ecco, 2023), selected as a New York Times Editors' Choice, and 'Tap Out' (Ecco, 2019), lauded by The Washington Post as 'a gritty, insightful debut' that captures 'an arresting vision buoyed by Kunz’s wry wit.'

Diana Khoi Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary American poetry
• Asian American literature
• Experimental and hybrid forms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roles & Affiliations: Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of English, Director of the Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series, and Interim Director of the Writing Program. Affiliated with AQUARIUS, Asian Studies Center, CAAPP, and Vietnamese Student Association. Teaches in Randolph College's Low-Residency MFA Program and mentors writers of color through Periplus. Education: BA in English (Creative Writing) and Communication Studies from UCLA, MFA in Poetry from Columbia University, PhD in English and Literary Arts from the University of Denver. Research & Work: Focuses on Vietnamese diasporic narratives, experimental poetry, and intergenerational trauma. Her work bridges poetry and visual art, addressing refugee experiences and familial loss. Multimedia projects include video installations exploring memory and identity, such as reenacting her mother's honeymoon and tracing her father's wartime escape from Saigon. Awards & Recognition: Kate Tufts Discovery Award (2019), Colorado Book Award, NEA Fellowship (2021), and finalist for the National Book Award. Works published in Poetry , American Poetry Review , and PEN America . Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes confronting taboo subjects through empathetic exploration. Creates spaces for students to engage with difficult themes via risk-taking and play, while ensuring emotional safety. Courses include Poetry Writing, Readings in Contemporary Poetry, and workshops in creative writing.

Angel Nafisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Black Feminism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Angel Nafis is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of English at Barnard College, Columbia University. She teaches in the low-residency MFA program at Randolph College and is actively involved in literary communities in Brooklyn, New York. Education: MFA in Poetry, Creative Writing – Warren Wilson College BA in English with Creative Writing Concentration – Hunter College Washtenaw Community College Her research and creative work centers on poetry, Black feminism, and community-based literary practices. She is known for her lyrical intensity, emotional depth, and commitment to amplifying Black women's voices through spoken word and page poetry. Her writing explores themes of identity, healing, spirituality, and cultural memory, often blending personal narrative with political resonance. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on contemporary poetry with recurring themes of Black womanhood, emotional autonomy, cultural ritual, and sonic identity. Her work frequently intersects music, particularly R&B, with poetic form, and explores intimate technologies like voicemail and dreams as sites of meaning. She employs traditional forms like the ghazal while innovating within spoken word and lyrical essay styles. Scientific and Literary Awards: Jerome Hill Artists Fellowship (2023) National Endowment for the Arts Fellow (2017) Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship (2016) Millay Colony for the Arts Fellow (2016) Cave Canem Poetry Graduate Fellow (2014) National Poetry Slam Semi-Finalist Nafis is a dedicated mentor and educator, facilitating writing workshops globally and co-founding The Other Black Girl Collective with poet Morgan Parker, an internationally touring Black Feminist poetry duo. She founded and curates the Greenlight Bookstore Poetry Salon, fostering literary community in Brooklyn. Though no formal graduate advisees are listed, her impact as a teacher and workshop leader is significant. She has received major grants and fellowships supporting her creative work, including from the NEA and Poetry Foundation. Labs and Literary Initiatives: Founder and Curator – Greenlight Bookstore Poetry Salon Co-Founder – The Other Black Girl Collective (with Morgan Parker) Facilitator – IN REAL LIFE poetry workshop series at Brooklyn Community Pride Center Performer and Educator – Global poetry readings and writing workshops

Lara Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Adolescent Mental Health
• Institutional Abuse
• Sound Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lara Allen is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Humanities and Media Studies department at Pratt Institute's School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, serving as SCPS Lecturer and Writing Tutorial Center Tutor. Appointed Academic Coordinator of the Intensive English Program (IEP) in 2023, she has taught undergraduate/graduate IEP courses since 2018 and previously instructed performance at Bruce High Quality Foundation University. Her academic credentials include: MFA in Painting & Printmaking from Yale University School of Art CELTA certification from University of Cambridge BFA in Interdisciplinary Publications and Projects from San Francisco Art Institute Allen's research centers on adolescent mental health and institutional abuse within the "troubled-teen industry," expressed through interdisciplinary practice combining sound collage, spoken word, illustration, and vaudeville under her "Sailor Beware" project. Informed by Bakhtin's heteroglossia theory, post-punk, and underground comics, her work critically examines techniques of control in institutional settings while maintaining a deliberately "childish" aesthetic that defies high/low cultural binaries. Her publications reveal a cohesive trajectory merging artistic practice with socio-critical analysis, progressing from historical music studies (Harry Partch) through urban subcultures (post-punk San Francisco) to contemporary art theory (Kiefer's work). This interdisciplinary approach consistently bridges creative expression and institutional critique across sound, visual, and performance media. Allen's accolades demonstrate significant recognition in both artistic and educational spheres: Manhattan Cultural Council SwingSpace residency Brooklyn Arts Council Grant Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant Abby Mural Fellowship Embassy CES National Teaching and Learning Award As Academic Coordinator of Pratt's IEP, she oversees curriculum development while maintaining an active exhibition schedule. Her grant-funded projects enable collaborations with institutions like Artists Space and SFMOMA, reflecting dual commitments to pedagogical innovation and socially engaged art. International presentations—from Vienna's Café Korb to Havana's Museo de Bellas Artes—highlight her global impact. Allen's practice thrives on cross-disciplinary collaboration, evidenced by performances at unconventional venues including Eastern State Penitentiary and San Francisco City Hall. Her work consistently transforms spaces through site-specific installations that confront institutional power structures while inviting viewer participation in dismantling oppressive systems.