جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Caitlin M. Downsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Rhetoric
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Caitlin M. Downs is a faculty member at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), where she serves as the Writing Programs Coordinator and Director of the Writing Center in the Liberal Arts department. She teaches courses in communication, literature, and creative writing, with a focus on fostering student confidence and competence in writing. Her educational background includes: Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Wilkes University Master of Arts in English, Arcadia University Bachelor of Humanities in Interdisciplinary Humanities, Pennsylvania State University Her research and creative interests span poetry , rhetoric , post-colonial literature , and interdisciplinary intersections within the arts and humanities . She is known for her photographic erasure poems, which have been featured in literary magazines and anthologies both locally and internationally. Caitlin plays a vital role in academic support at PCA&D through her leadership in the Writing Center, where she provides tutoring and personalized writing assistance. She collaborates closely with the Learning Commons and the Center for Teaching and Learning to enhance student learning outcomes and bridge educational gaps. She has not been mentioned as receiving any formal scientific or academic awards. In addition to teaching, Caitlin mentors students and contributes to curriculum development in writing programs. Her work emphasizes individualized attention and interdisciplinary approaches to writing education. While no formal advisees are listed, her role as a writing coordinator and tutor places her at the center of student academic development. She is actively involved in creative practice and academic service, contributing to both pedagogical innovation and artistic expression within the liberal arts framework at PCA&D.

Tom Newmasterمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Packaging Design
• Brand Identity
• Graphic Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Newmaster is an Adjunct Instructor in the Graphic Design department at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), where he teaches packaging design and mentors students who consistently excel in national design competitions. With over 30 years of industry experience, he brings real-world expertise from his roles as a designer, art director, and co-owner of WFM (1998–2016), as well as the founder of FORCEpkg, a forward-thinking design and branding concept launched in 2017. His research and professional interests center on packaging design , brand development , and creative collaboration . His work bridges academic instruction with active industry engagement, emphasizing practical, innovative solutions for challenger and global brands alike. He has written extensively for publications such as Brand Packaging , Packaging Digest , and Flexo Magazine , reinforcing his role as a thought leader in the field. Tom has been honored with over 50 design awards, including recognition as GDUSA Educator to Watch (2019–20), Berks County Shining Star (2012), and placement in the Fast Company Fast 50 (2005). Additional accolades include the Flexo Magazine Author’s Excellence Award and multiple Project 2020 Finalist titles. As a dedicated educator and industry practitioner, Tom advises and inspires the next generation of designers. His former company and work have been featured in Fast Company Magazine , Inc. Magazine , and international design directories. He continues to contribute to the academic and professional design communities through teaching, writing, and creative practice. Tom leads FORCEpkg, a mobile and collaborative design initiative, and maintains strong ties with both national and global clients. His work environment fosters innovation, real-world problem solving, and educational outreach, making him a vital link between industry and academia.

• Professional Writing
• Journalism
• Travel
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oliver Bennett is an Associate Lecturer in Professional Writing, currently affiliated with an unspecified academic institution. His professional work spans features journalism across national newspapers (e.g., The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times) and specialist magazines (Homes & Gardens, BBC Homes & Antiques, Elle Decoration). He specializes in diverse topics including travel, art, architecture, design, property, and social issues. Previously, he has worked as a desk editor for national newspapers. No formal academic awards, grants, or research groups are mentioned in the provided text. His role focuses on professional writing instruction and journalism practice rather than traditional academic research.

• Creative Nonfiction
• Memoir Writing
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Marzano-Lesnevich is an Assistant Professor at Bowdoin College, known for their groundbreaking memoir The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir . This work received international recognition, including the Lambda Literary Award, Chautauqua Prize, and multiple literary prizes in France and Quebec. Their upcoming book Both and Neither explores life beyond gender binaries through memoir, history, and cultural analysis. Current Institution: Bowdoin College Academic Role: Assistant Professor Notable Works: The Fact of a Body , Both and Neither Their research and writing intersect creative nonfiction, gender studies, and historical narrative. They have written for prestigious publications like The New York Times Sunday Magazine , Oxford American , and Harper's , often blending personal experience with broader societal themes. Awarded fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, MacDowell, Yaddo, and the Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Marzano-Lesnevich's accolades highlight their contributions to literature and cultural discourse. Their essay Body Language was featured in The Best American Essays 2020 .

Yvonne Illsleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Magazine Journalism
• Feature Writing
• Media Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Yvonne Illsley is a Lecturer at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication, University of Sheffield, where she has served as permanent course tutor since September 2009 after two years as a freelance lecturer. She leads the Magazine Journalism MA program and teaches core modules including Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing, Advanced Magazine Journalism, and Magazine Portfolio. With over two decades of professional journalism experience, Illsley specializes in magazine production and feature writing. Her expertise spans editorial leadership, print/digital magazine development, and journalistic techniques across multiple genres. She integrates practical industry knowledge from national publications into her pedagogy, emphasizing real-world applications in magazine journalism education. Her career trajectory demonstrates deep industry immersion: beginning as a reporter for Trinity Mirror covering Derbyshire titles and prominent MPs, progressing to Birmingham Post and Mail as women's editor of Sunday Mercury, then advancing to London-based roles at Take a Break (features editor), Cosmopolitan, and Daily Express where she covered 9/11 as Features Editor. Subsequent work includes regular contributions to Daily Mail's Femail section and editorial roles at Eve magazine, alongside writing for Glamour, Elle, Marie Claire, and international publications.

Michelle Rawlinsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Journalism
• Media Writing
• Social History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michelle Rawlins is a Lecturer at the University of Sheffield’s School of Journalism, Media and Communication, specializing in media law, news writing, and writing for media. She is an award-winning journalist, author, and ghostwriter with 25 years of experience producing true-life stories, health features, and news articles for national publications like the Daily Mirror, The Guardian, and women’s magazines. She also co-facilitates media workshops for the On Road charity and advocates for misrepresented societal groups. Key achievements: Authored the non-fiction book Women of Steel (2020), documenting Sheffield’s WWII steel industry women. Published four historical fiction novels in the Steel Girls series (2021–2023), focusing on WWII-era women. Ghostwrote A Friend For Christmas (2018) for Penguin, highlighting her versatility in storytelling. Awarded the International Media Award in 2018 for her journalistic contributions. Her work bridges practical journalism, social history, and media advocacy, with a strong focus on amplifying underrepresented narratives.

Ben Looryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Short Fiction
• Fables
• Creative Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Loory is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Chapman University's Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. He is an acclaimed American short story writer whose works have been featured in prestigious publications and adapted across multiple art forms. Education: Harvard University (BA), American Film Institute (MFA in Screenwriting) Loory's research and creative work focuses on Short Fiction and Fables , blending traditional narrative structures with contemporary themes. His stories have appeared in The New Yorker , BOMB Magazine , and A Public Space , while also being adapted into short films , theater , chamber music , and dance performances. Loory's publications have received significant recognition, including: Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day (2011) - Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection Tales of Falling and Flying (2017) - The Paris Review Favorite Book of the Year The Baseball Player and the Walrus (2015) - Children's picture book His work has been translated into Arabic, Farsi, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, and Indonesian, demonstrating international literary impact.

Jeffrey Greeneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Narratology
• Game Studies
• Creative Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Greene is an Associate Professor of Professional Writing at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where he has been teaching since 2010. He specializes in composition, journalism, creative writing, and writing for new media. His research focuses on the intersection of narratology and game studies, and he is an active author of both fiction and nonfiction works. Research Interests: Dr. Greene's research explores how narrative structures in games influence storytelling, bridging literary theory with interactive media. His creative work has been featured in publications such as the Miami Herald , A Capella Zoo , and Please Don't Magazine . Scientific Awards: 2005 Josephine Friedman Award for Fiction Contact: Office located in EB 265. Email: jgree167@kennesaw.edu . Office hours TBD.

Mark Edmundsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th Century American Literature
• 19th Century British Literature
• Poetry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark Edmundson is a University Professor of English at the University of Virginia, specializing in 19th-century American and British literature, Romanticism, and cultural criticism. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and NEH Distinguished Teaching Professor, known for blending literary scholarship with reflections on education, democracy, and the role of sports in shaping character. Ph.D., Yale University (1985) B.A., Bennington College (1974) His research explores tensions between individualism and collective values in literature, the philosophical underpinnings of Romantic poetry, and the cultural impact of football on American identity. Recent works analyze digital-age psychological challenges and the legacy of Emersonian resilience. Selected recent publications and lectures chart intersections of artificial intelligence with Milton’s Paradise Lost, Whitman’s democratic ideals, and Freud’s theories in contemporary contexts. His essays have been featured in The Hedgehog Review , The American Scholar , and The Los Angeles Review of Books . Guggenheim Fellowship NEH Distinguished Teaching Professor Best American Essays Selection Kirkus Reviews Best Memoirs Edmundson also serves as a contributing editor at Harper’s Magazine , with a career spanning decades of teaching, writing, and public intellectual engagement.

Scott Laxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Screenwriting
• Historical Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott Lax is a Senior Professor of Practice in Creative Writing at the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA), specializing in Screenwriting. He holds a BA in English from Hiram College. His academic roles include teaching and mentoring, alongside his prolific career as a novelist, playwright, filmmaker, and drummer. Lax has been honored with the 2025 Dan Tranberg Teaching Excellence Award, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference scholarships, and multiple film festival awards. His work spans novels, screenplays, and stage plays, including The Year That Trembled (novel and film), Vengeance Follows , and the stage adaptation 1970 . His writing explores themes of human conflict, historical context, and emotional depth. Lax also performs with notable musicians like Bo Diddley. Key achievements include six journalism awards, the Sewanee Writers Conference fellowship, and recognition for his novels as 'milestones in fiction.' He produced feature films and contributes to media outlets like Cleveland Magazine . Recent projects include screenwriting partnerships and public talks on screenwriting and film.

Tayari Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African American Literature
• Creative Writing
• Contemporary Fiction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tayari Jones is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing at Emory University. A graduate of Spelman College, the University of Iowa, and Arizona State University, she is renowned for her literary contributions to African American literature and contemporary fiction. Notable affiliations: Emory’s Creative Writing Program (since 2018), Shearing Fellow at University of Nevada-Las Vegas Black Mountain Institute (2017-18) Her work explores themes of race, family dynamics, and social justice through intimate narratives. Recipient of prestigious awards including the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, United States Artist Fellowship, and Radcliffe Institute Bunting Fellowship, Jones' writing has been featured in Tin House, The New York Times, and Callaloo. Notable Achievements: An American Marriage (2018) - Oprah’s Book Club Selection, National Book Award Longlist Silver Sparrow - #1 Indie Next Pick (2011), NEA Big Read Selection (2016) The Untelling - Praise from Michael Chabon and Essence magazine

M. Evelina Galangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Multi-Ethnic Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

M. Evelina Galang serves as a Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami, specializing in creative writing and multi-ethnic literary traditions. Her academic identity is deeply rooted in Philippine-American cultural narratives and contemporary fiction. Galang's research centers on Creative Writing , Philippine-American Literature , and Ethnic Identity Studies , exploring diaspora experiences through innovative narrative structures. Her forthcoming story collection When the Hibiscus Falls (Coffee House Press, June 2023) examines intergenerational trauma and cultural resilience, earning features in The Today Show 's 2023 anticipated books list, Oprah Daily 's reading recommendations, and MS Magazine 's feminist books spotlight. Her scholarly contributions include the 2004 MELUS article analyzing formal challenges in ethnic literature, reflecting broader trends in contemporary American fiction where writers negotiate cultural authenticity against literary conventions. This work intersects with her creative output to advance discourse on marginalized voices in literature. Galang maintains active engagement with literary communities through publications and media features, though institutional details about advising, grants, or research teams are not documented in the provided materials.

Jess Jelsma Mastertonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Publishing
• Media Entrepreneurship
• Creative Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jess Jelsma Masterton serves as Assistant Professor of Publishing and Media Entrepreneurship at Susquehanna University with dual appointments spanning the English Department and Sigmund Weis School of Business. She concurrently directs SU Press and leads FUSE: Society for Student Editors nationally, creating integrated pathways between literary creation and publishing entrepreneurship. Her professional journey includes nine years of teaching at Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and Sewanee Young Writers’ Conference, plus editorial roles at Ruminate Magazine and Cincinnati Review. Her academic foundation includes: BA in Anthropology and Psychology from Cornell University MFA in Prose from University of Alabama PhD in Creative Writing and Literature from University of Cincinnati Jess's scholarly identity merges creative practice with publishing innovation. Her research interrogates sustainable models for small university presses—exemplified by her Chronicle of Higher Education essay "Can We Save the Small University Press?"—while her creative fiction explores memory and human fragility in venues like The Southern Review and Gettysburg Review. This duality fuels her interdisciplinary teaching, where students experience publishing as both art and business through SU Press operations and FUSE's national student editor network. Her "radical transparency" philosophy bridges academic theory and industry practice. Her accolades demonstrate significant impact: Don Hendrie Jr. Memorial Fiction Prize winner Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominee Featured in "40 Under 40" by Inside PA Lifestyle Magazine Truman Capote Literary Trust fellowship recipient Jess cultivates next-generation publishing talent through immersive experiences: SU Press book productions (including her 2024 collections "Practice for Becoming a Ghost" and "of the throat"), FUSE's 200+ campus partnerships, and business-English hybrid courses. Her grant history with Sewanee Writers’ Conference and Oregon State University's Spring Creek Project informs current SU Press initiatives, while her ACES Conference presentations on ethical storytelling shape contemporary editorial standards. This ecosystem prepares students for publishing careers through applied learning rather than theoretical study alone. Through SU Press and FUSE, Jess has built a nationally recognized student publishing incubator. SU Press operates as both academic department and functioning press, producing award-caliber literature while training students in every publishing facet. FUSE extends this impact across 40+ states, connecting student editors to professional development resources and national conferences. Her Wild Burro design studio further integrates visual storytelling, creating a holistic environment where students develop entrepreneurial skills alongside literary craft.

• Nonfiction Writing
• Memoir
• Journalism
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Chloé Cooper Jones is an Associate Professor of Writing and Director of the MFA Nonfiction Concentration at Columbia University. She maintains parallel careers in academia and journalism as a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. Her acclaimed memoir, Easy Beauty , was named a best book of 2022 by The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and TIME Magazine. Her research and creative work focus on: Literary nonfiction and memoir Narrative journalism Creative writing pedagogy Explorations of identity and human experience Major recognitions include: 2023 Pulitzer Prize Finalist (Memoir) 2020 Pulitzer Prize Finalist (Feature Writing) Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant Howard Foundation Fellowship As program director, she guides graduate students in Columbia's MFA Nonfiction Concentration while maintaining an active writing career spanning academic, journalistic, and book-length works.

Naomi Boothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Fiction
• Creative Writing Practice
• Eco-Criticism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Naomi Booth is a distinguished academic and fiction writer at Durham University's Department of English Studies, holding a professorship while maintaining an active creative practice. She is also an affiliate member of Durham's Institute for Medical Humanities, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to literary studies. Her research spans contemporary fiction, eco-criticism, and gender studies, with particular focus on literary depictions of the body and swooning. Booth pioneered the field of literary swooning through her AHRC-funded PhD at Sussex, which culminated in her monograph Swoon: A Poetics of Passing Out (2021). Her creative work explores eco-horror and social critique, notably in the Guardian-recognized Exit Management (2020) which dissects class dynamics in Brexit-era London. Booth's recent publications reveal an evolving trajectory from literary swooning toward eco-horror and medical humanities, with increasing engagement with folklore adaptation (e.g., Animals at Night , 2022) and climate fiction. Her 2025 article on 'uncanny doubles' demonstrates continued theoretical innovation within contemporary literary studies. Honors include: Saboteur Award for Best Novella (2016) Guardian Fiction Book of the Year (2020) Shortlisted for Edge Hill Prize (2022) Longlisted for major short story awards AHRC Doctoral Funding (2010) As a supervisor, she mentors practice-based PhD projects including depictions of post-partum psychosis and contemporary witch narratives, while serving as external examiner for multiple UK institutions. Her creative-critical methodology bridges academic research with public engagement through New York Times and Guardian contributions, radio broadcasts, and audio drama adaptations like Sour Hall .