Jennifer Conlon is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Writing at Wake Forest University. They hold an MFA from Arizona State University and a BA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with pronouns they/them. Their research examines Queer and Trans Poetry, Ecopoetics, militarism, and Southern magical realism through award-winning collections like Taking to Water (Autumn House, 2023). Awards include: Lambda Literary Finalist (2024) Autumn House Poetry Prize (2022) Boulevard Emerging Poets Prize (2021) Katherine C. Turner Prize (2017) Publications explore identity transformation through natural metaphors and queer Southern narratives.
Catherine M. Chauvin is an Associate Professor of Art—Printmaking at the University of Denver, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Art and Art History. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and a Tamarind Master Printer Certificate from the University of New Mexico. Her creative research focuses on environmental themes, particularly human interaction with landscapes, using lithography, drawing, and collaborative printmaking. Chauvin has held leadership roles, including Director of the School of Art & Art History (2015–2019) and has been a visiting artist at institutions like Arizona State University and the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. Education: Tamarind Master Printer Certificate (1998), University of New Mexico MFA in Printmaking (1991), Syracuse University BFA in Studio Art (1988), Miami University Professional Affiliations: Mid American Print Council (MAPC) Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) Rocky Mountain Print Alliance Her research explores the intersection of art and environment, often addressing ecological concerns through printmaking techniques. Recent projects include residencies in the Burren (Ireland), Playa (Oregon), and Jentel (Wyoming), which inform her work on water issues, fire, and land use. Chauvin’s exhibitions span international venues, including solo shows in North Dakota and group exhibitions in Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. She has contributed to portfolios like Threshold and Call to the Wilds , emphasizing collaborative and environmental themes. Chauvin’s academic service includes roles in curriculum development, grant writing, and leadership in printmaking associations. She has organized conferences, curated exhibitions, and served as a juror for regional and national printmaking competitions. Her work is part of collections at the Hilliard Art Museum and the University of Alberta’s Print Study Collection.
Dr. Troy Ruffels is a Lecturer in the School of Creative Arts and Media at the University of Tasmania, specializing in visual arts, photography, and place-based research. He holds a PhD from the Tasmanian School of Art (2003), a PGDip from Glasgow School of Art (2001), and BFA degrees from the Tasmanian School of Art (1994, 1996). His research explores how environment and atmosphere shape human perception, emphasizing practice-led methodologies. Ruffels has been Head of Photomedia, Honours Coordinator, and contributed to course development, mentoring over 70 students. He is an award-winning artist with exhibitions globally, including major commissions like the 2021 HIVE Cultural Precinct project. His work investigates Tasmania’s landscapes, ecology, and the interplay between human experience and natural phenomena. Awards include the 2005 Burnie Art Prize and multiple grants from Arts Tasmania and Australia Council. Ruffels actively advocates for contemporary art through judging roles and public speaking, and co-founded Sawtooth ARI in Launceston. His current research focuses on ‘weathering’ as a metaphor for environmental and psychological transformation. Education: PhD, Tasmanian School of Art (2003) PGDip, Glasgow School of Art (2001) BFA (Hons), Tasmanian School of Art (1996) BFA, Tasmanian School of Art (1994) Research Interests: Place-based aesthetics and environmental perception Photography and digital imaging techniques Ecological and atmospheric representation Tasmanian cultural identity Awards & Commissions: HIVE Cultural Precinct Commission (2021) Biennale of Australian Art Commission (2018) Burnie Art Prize, Major Award (2005) Service & Advocacy: Founding Chair, Sawtooth ARI (Launceston) Judge for national art prizes Panel member for university course development
Schuyler Laparle is a Lecturer at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD), affiliated with the Department of Communication and Cognition. His research focuses on gesture studies, cognitive linguistics, metaphor analysis, and discourse analysis. He teaches courses such as Nonverbal Communication and Academic English. His research explores how gestures shape conversation coherence, metaphor use in climate communication, and semiotic complexity in multimodal interaction. Recent publications analyze gestural discourse markers, multimodal AI challenges, and frame-based gesture semantics. He has received the LOT Grotevragenprijs (2023) for collaborative work on linguistic AI questions. Laparle actively participates in academic activities, including organizing conferences like 'Communicating Climate Hope' (2024) and presenting at international forums on gesture analysis and metaphor studies. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in discourse and multimodal communication.
Dr. Paul R. Kelly is a Lecturer in Organisation Studies at the University of Essex Business School , specializing in the intersection of socio-digital systems, power dynamics, and knowledge management within global development and higher education contexts. His work critically examines how digital transformations reshape organizational practices, particularly focusing on ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development), KM4D (Knowledge Management for Development), and the politics of impact evaluation. PhD, Lancaster University (2019) - Digital Innovation MRes, Lancaster University (2013) - Digital Innovation MSc, University College London (2002) - ICT in Education His research integrates activity theory and actor-network theory to analyze the entanglement of social practices, digital technologies, and power structures in globally distributed development initiatives. Key themes include "development 2.0" , data circulations, and the " impact iceberg " metaphor for hidden evaluation processes. Recent publications analyze power as performative action in IS, digital supply chains in post-truth contexts, and critical frameworks for inclusive organizational change. His work bridges academic rigor with practical engagement, evidenced by collaborations with the United Nations Development Program , Institute for Human Security and Social Change (La Trobe University), and NGOs across Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Pacific. Grants like the Research England ODA-funded Decolonising Aid projects highlight his commitment to equitable Global South-North partnerships. He teaches modules on Leadership in Organizations , Sustainability and CSR , and Digital Change Management , while advising PhD students in HRM and organizational studies.
Ben Merriman is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas's School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA). He is affiliated with the Department of Public Administration and holds an office at Wescoe Hall, Room 4060. His research focuses on administrative law, governance inequities, legal frameworks in public policy, and state-federal dynamics, with interdisciplinary interests in cultural sociology and institutional behavior. Merriman's work addresses contemporary challenges in public management, including legal contributions to governance disparities and partisan influences on bureaucratic systems. Key research areas include voting rights advocacy, partisan bureaucracy, judicial decision-making, and environmental governance. His recent scholarship examines administrative competence, peer review mechanisms, and conservative policy innovations. Merriman has published extensively in political science, legal studies, and sociology journals, emphasizing the intersection of law, policy, and institutional practices. His academic contributions span articles on federal-state conflicts, CRISPR regulation, and the sociology of art, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry. Despite no listed awards or student advisees, his CV (available at the provided link) likely details additional achievements and collaborations.
Dan Beachy-Quick is a Professor of English and Interim Chair & Undergraduate Coordinator at Colorado State University. He holds the title of University Distinguished Teaching Scholar. His academic roles include teaching poetry workshops and literature courses, alongside administrative leadership. Education: MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry) from the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop. His creative work includes six poetry collections, scholarly studies like A Brighter Word Than Bright: Keats at Work , and collaborative projects such as Conversities with Srikanth Reddy. Research interests center on creative writing, poetry, and literary criticism with a focus on Romanticism, American literature, and interdisciplinary studies. His work bridges poetic practice with scholarly analysis, exploring themes like language, form, and cultural heritage. Recipient of the Colorado Book Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship, his poetry and essays have been featured in The New Republic , The Southern Review , and Best American Poetry . He has held a Lannan Foundation Residency and been a finalist for prestigious awards. His advising and grants include leadership in undergraduate studies and creative writing programs. Collaborative projects and exhibitions further highlight his engagement with interdisciplinary art and public scholarship.
Oona Hilkamo is a Doctoral Student and Part-time Teacher at the School of Business, specializing in knowledge creation processes within emerging technological markets. Her research examines how consultants and market actors use analogies and metaphors to construct understanding of novel categories like quantum computing. Her work combines organizational theory with science and technology studies to analyze temporal aspects of market formation. Publications explore mechanisms of sense-making during early-stage technology commercialization and the role of discursive strategies in establishing new market categories.
Kee Howe Yong is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at McMaster University. His research focuses on political conflicts, ethnic relations, and the interplay between state power and minority communities in Southeast Asia. He is particularly known for his work on separatist movements in Thailand's far south and the historical silencing of Cold War narratives in Sarawak, Borneo. Currently, he is investigating the geopolitical and economic impacts of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Malaysia's Kuantan region, emphasizing the interplay between nation-building and environmental concerns. Yong holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the City University of New York. His teaching spans cultural politics, the anthropology of food, and critical studies of desire. Recent courses include ANTHROP 4CP3 (Cultural Politics of Food and Eating) and ANTHROP 720 (The Politics of Desire). His research combines ethnographic fieldwork with historical analysis, examining topics such as regimes of fear, minority identity construction, and the transformation of nation-states under global economic shifts. His recent book Thailand's Far South: Engaging the Difficult Realities in a Recurring Conflict (2024) explores the complex dynamics of violence, memory, and governance in the region. Key Projects: BRI impact in Malaysia, Thailand's southern conflict, Hakka Cold War history Fieldwork Sites: Malaysia China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), Thailand's Patani region Yong collaborates with environmental NGOs and local communities, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to state ethnography and the critique of neoliberal globalization.
Dr. Rosa Vidal Doval is an Associate Professor of Medieval Iberian Literature at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, affiliated with Magdalen College. Her research focuses on late medieval and Renaissance Iberian culture, particularly religious conversion processes and textual mechanisms of religious intolerance targeting Jewish converts (conversos). She is currently leading a Leverhulme Trust-funded project on limpieza de sangre (blood purity) as a racialized exclusion system and co-editing Alonso de Espina’s Fortalitium fidei . Teaching responsibilities include Spanish Prelims courses for Magdalen and St Edmund Hall students, and Final Honours School modules on medieval literature and culture. She supervises graduate students in medieval/Renaissance Iberian studies. Recent publications address converso identity, Visigothic legal impacts on discrimination, and Pauline theology in Spanish polemics. Her work bridges textual analysis with social history, examining how medieval texts shaped religious and ethnic hierarchies. Key themes include religious polemics, racialized genealogy, and the interplay between spirituality and power structures.
Peter Kenttä is a Part-Time Lecturer at Aalto University's Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, within the School of Science. His research focuses on wellbeing, organizational behavior, and pedagogical strategies in engineering education. He holds a Diplomi-insinööri (Master of Science) and Tekniikan kandidaatti (Bachelor of Engineering) from Aalto University, specializing in mechanical engineering materials technology. Research Interests: Kenttä's work explores conceptual pluralism in wellbeing frameworks, leadership pedagogy in engineering, ethics in organizational settings, and self-management techniques. His doctoral thesis, A Grammar of Interactional Wellbeing in Organizational Settings , analyzes relational dynamics influencing workplace well-being. He also investigates metaphors and metalanguages shaping organizational change processes. Publications: His recent work includes developing leadership courses for engineering students (2024) and advancing conceptual pluralism in wellbeing research (2023). Earlier contributions span organizational change theory (2015) and philosophical biographies of influential thinkers (2013). His research bridges psychology, education, and management disciplines. Awards & Grants: No specific honors or grants are listed in the profile. His academic contributions are primarily through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Labs & Collaborations: Collaborations include work with the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) and the Academy of Management (AOM). His research networks span organizational behavior, engineering education, and wellbeing studies communities.
Dr. Ann Cleare is an Assistant Professor of Music and Media Technologies at Trinity College Dublin. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and an Honorary Doctorate from the National University of Ireland, recognizing her contributions to contemporary music. Her work spans concert music, opera, experimental sound installations, and hybrid instrument design, focusing on timbre, texture, and the psychological impact of sound. She is an artist-in-residence with the Crash Ensemble and a member of Young Academy Ireland. Her research explores intersections between sound and visual dimensions, exemplified by projects like rinn (a time-travel chamber opera) and TERRARIUM (a multimedia collaboration with Crash Ensemble). Key collaborations include works with Ensemble SurPlus, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland. Awards include the 2019 Ernst von Siemens Composer Prize and fellowships at Villa Concordia (2024) and Civitella Ranieri (2023). Her recent projects include MIDHE , a large-scale work commissioned by RTÉ for Ireland’s National Concert Hall, and The Little Lives , an opera addressing propaganda’s societal impact. Educational affiliations include Trinity College Dublin, IRCAM, and University College Cork. Education: PhD Harvard University, Studies at IRCAM, University College Cork Affiliations: Young Academy Ireland, Artist-in-Residence (Crash Ensemble) Notable Works: eyam series, eöl , Meridians , gravity dreams
Charlotte Biltekoff is a Professor of American Studies and Food Science & Technology at the University of California, Davis, and holds the Darrell Corti Endowed Professorship in Food, Wine, and Culture. Her work bridges scientific and cultural perspectives on food, health, and societal dynamics. She earned her Ph.D. in American Civilization from Brown University (2006). Her research focuses on the cultural politics of food, including processed food discourse, science communication, and agri-food technology. Notable works include Real Food, Real Facts (2024) and Eating Right in America (2013). She has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects like the NSF-funded UC AFTeR Project, examining agri-food tech innovation. Biltekoff’s recent articles explore topics such as protein narratives in food systems, alternative protein technologies, and the intersection of public perception and scientific discourse. She actively engages with media and podcasts to communicate her research. In 2024, she received the Bob & Roger Trinchero Award for her contributions to food, wine, and culture studies. She teaches courses on food in American culture, science, and society, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Lisa Dickson serves as Head of Kent Law School and Reader in Law at the University of Kent, specializing in cybercrime, privacy, and forensic evidence in criminal trials. Her teaching spans Privacy, Data Protection, Cybersecurity Law, and Criminal Law modules. She holds an LLB, LLM, and PGCHE from the University of Southampton, establishing her foundation in legal theory and pedagogy. Dickson's research interrogates privacy through cultural and technological lenses, examining legal objects like the Mashrabiya screen and blockchain systems. Her work bridges law with cybersecurity, emphasizing GDPR compliance and privacy-aware design in digital ecosystems. As a Kent Centre for Cyber Security member (GCHQ-recognised Academic Centre of Excellence), she integrates technical and legal perspectives to address evolving cyber threats. Her publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on privacy-law intersections, particularly in blockchain communications (2020), cultural privacy metaphors (2017), and forensic evidence admissibility (2013). These works collectively critique procedural gaps in regulating emerging technologies while advocating for culturally responsive privacy frameworks. Dickson actively supervises research in privacy, data protection, and cybercrime contexts. She contributes to the EPSRC-funded PriVELT project developing privacy-aware data management for leisure travellers, demonstrating commitment to applied, interdisciplinary solutions. She operates within the Kent Centre for Cyber Security and NeCS CESTN Cyber Security Training Network, collaborating on national cybersecurity initiatives that shape policy and practitioner training through GCHQ-recognised research excellence.
Nicole MacLaughlin serves as Director of Writing and Rhetoric and Associate Professor in the University Writing Program at the University of Notre Dame, where she has been full-time faculty since 2007. Her work centers on leveraging writing education for individual empowerment and social justice through innovative pedagogical approaches. Her academic credentials include: B.A. in Teaching of English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.A. in Writing Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Ph.D. candidate in Educational Studies, Purdue University MacLaughlin's research investigates self-efficacy and emotion in writing processes, with concentrated focus on first-generation student success. She pioneers third-space pedagogies that reframe academic reading and writing as accessible, hands-on crafts, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications to advance economic and social equity. Her community-engaged scholarship emphasizes writing as a vehicle for social transformation. Her scholarly trajectory from 1997-2023 reveals sustained commitment to writing program administration, community partnerships, and performance-based social justice initiatives. Recent work demonstrates innovative support structures for student-athletes through The Writing and Rhetoric Tutorial and amplifies marginalized narratives via the Show Some Skin project, highlighting intersections of writing, identity, and activism. Her distinguished contributions include: Provost’s Award for Academic Support of Student-Athletes (2020) for developing The Writing and Rhetoric Tutorial, an individualized coaching program supporting students across the curriculum As faculty advisor to Show Some Skin since 2012, MacLaughlin mentors students in creating cross-disciplinary performances that explore identity and marginalization. She actively partners with South Bend community organizations including the Robinson Community Learning Center and Robinson Shakespeare Company, co-developing initiatives that document local history and examine arts-based educational interventions. Her community-based pedagogy has produced tangible outcomes including historical documentation projects, sustainability-focused writing for community organizations, and performance pieces that foster critical dialogue on difference and belonging.
