جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sarah Cooperمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Writing
• Rhetoric
• Feminist Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah Cooper is an Assistant Professor of English at Colorado State University, specializing in Writing, Rhetoric, and Social Change. Her research focuses on intersections of feminist theory, queer studies, and disability studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Clemson University, an MFA in Poetry, and an MA from Purdue University. Education: Ph.D. Rhetoric, Communication, and Information Design (Clemson University); MFA Poetry (Converse University); MA Rhetoric, Composition and Literary Studies (Purdue University) Her work explores topics such as crip futurity, lesbian archives, and radical feminist movements. Recent publications include articles in Journal of Lesbian Studies and Journal of Multimodal Rhetorics . She has received the 2024 Friedman Feminist Press Grant and 2022 Tee A. Corrine Fellowship. Awards: Friedman Feminist Press Grant (2024), Tee A. Corrine Fellow (2022) Her scholarship and poetry reflect commitments to social justice and marginalized voices. Current projects include studies on country lesbians and nonmonogamy in feminist contexts.

James Rollerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early American Literature
• Antebellum Literature
• Historical Context Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Roller is a Senior Lecturer in the English and University Composition Program at Colorado State University. He holds an M.A. in English Literature from Colorado State University and a B.A. in Pre- and Early Modern English and American Literature from the University of California at Santa Cruz. His research focuses on early and antebellum American literature, particularly the intersection of historical context and culturally constructed emotion theory. He teaches courses such as College Composition, Writing Arguments, and Writing in Digital Environments. Education: B.A., Pre- and Early Modern English and American Literature, University of California at Santa Cruz M.A., English Literature, Colorado State University His scholarly work includes the book Built on Emotion: Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Emotional Work of Uncle Tom's Cabin , as well as creative works like the novel Top of the World , poetry collection Weltschmerz , and musical albums. Roller explores narrative construction, the influence of subtle storytelling on emotional expectations, and the ethical dimensions of rhetoric in digital age communication. He emphasizes critical engagement with arguments and the societal impacts of new media technologies, advocating for informed intellectual discourse amid evolving communication platforms.

Atilla Hallsbyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rhetoric
• Secrecy
• Surveillance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Atilla Hallsby is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies department at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. His research focuses on rhetoric’s role in shaping public perceptions of secrecy, surveillance, transparency, and artificial intelligence in American culture. He is the author of the forthcoming monograph Sovereign, Settler, Leaker, Lie: Forms of the Secret in U.S. Political Rhetoric , critiquing transparency as a self-evident ideal through frameworks like psychoanalysis and deconstruction. Education includes a Ph.D. in Rhetorical Studies from the University of Georgia (2015), and an M.A. in Rhetoric and Public Advocacy from the University of Iowa (2010). His teaching emphasizes rhetorical theory and courses on secrecy, surveillance, and algorithmic culture. He developed an open-access textbook Reading Rhetorical Theory with University of Minnesota Libraries support. Research interests span rhetorical theory, conspiracy rhetoric, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. He has published widely in journals like Rhetoric Society Quarterly and Journal for the History of Rhetoric , and collaborates on projects analyzing digital rhetoric and political discourse.

Neal Lesterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African American literature
• Cultural studies
• Children's literature
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Neal A. Lester is a Foundation Professor of English and Founding Director of Project Humanities at Arizona State University (ASU). He holds roles including former Dean of Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Associate Vice President for Humanities and Arts. His research focuses on African American literature, cultural studies, and social justice pedagogy, with a particular emphasis on race and gender politics, children’s literature, and hair as a cultural symbol. Education: PhD in English, Vanderbilt University (First African American to earn a doctorate in English at Vanderbilt) MA in English, Vanderbilt University BA in English, University of West Georgia (Valedictorian) Research & Teaching: Lester’s work includes analyzing the N-word’s cultural impact, hair’s sociopolitical significance, and Disney’s representation of race/gender. He teaches courses like “Advances in Ethnic and Postcolonial Literatures” and pioneered the groundbreaking “The Nword: An Anatomy Lesson” course. His scholarship spans 8 books, 33 essays, and 11 book chapters, with a widely downloaded article on teaching the N-word. Awards & Public Engagement: Recognitions include the Arizona State University Parents Association Professor of the Year (2003) and the inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Servant-Leadership Faculty Award (2022). He has delivered over 280 lectures, 337 media interviews, and guest appearances, advocating for diversity, equity, and community-building. Project Humanities, his initiative, has received national acclaim for fostering humanities-driven dialogue. Labs/Teams: Directs Project Humanities, which promotes interdisciplinary humanities research and public programs. Collaborations include the Lion and the Unicorn special issue on hair and co-editing volumes on personal ads and Sapphire’s literary legacy.

Karen Schlossمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Cognition
• Information Visualization
• Color Semantics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Schloss is an Associate Professor and Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Area Group Chair at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Department of Psychology, affiliated with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery’s Virtual Environments Group. Her research focuses on visual reasoning, color semantics, and immersive educational tools via virtual reality. She earned her BA from Barnard College (Columbia University, 2005) and PhD in Psychology from UC Berkeley (2011), followed by postdoctoral work there until 2013. Before joining UW-Madison in 2016, she was an Assistant Professor of Research at Brown University. Her lab explores how visual features like color convey meaning in information visualization and cognition. Recent work includes the UW Virtual Brain Project (VR neuroanatomy education) and NSF CAREER-funded studies on visual reasoning. She received the Psychonomic Society’s Steve Yantis Early Career Award. Key research themes include color-concept associations, colormap data interpretation, and semantic discriminability theory. Her lab emphasizes translational applications, such as improving scientific communication through VR and optimizing color use in visual displays. Notable collaborations include work with the WID Virtual Environments Group. Advising includes PhD graduate Dr. Melissa Schoenlein and undergraduates presenting at research symposia. Current projects address color perception biases, multimodal learning, and AI-driven semantic prediction.

Lee M. Pierceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rhetorical Communication
• Stylistics
• Critical Race Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lee M. Pierce is an Associate Professor of Rhetorical Communication at SUNY Geneseo, specializing in stylistics, critical race studies, and U.S. cultural analysis. They teach courses on rhetoric, visual media, and stand-up comedy, emphasizing rhetorical literacy and resisting clichés. Pierce advises The Lamron student newspaper, Chromatic digital arts collective, and oversees communication and podcast internships. Their research critiques media representation, political discourse, and popular culture through lenses of power and identity. They have published in Text & Performance Quarterly , Women’s Studies in Communication , and The Conversation , with a forthcoming book on political syntax. Pierce’s TEDx talk analyzing Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ demonstrates their pedagogical approach. They hold certifications in cultural competency and effective teaching. Teaching focuses include rhetoric’s role in shaping belief systems, with courses like Rhetoric of Stand-Up Comedy and Visual Rhetoric . They mentor undergraduate research projects, including those funded by the Kyrwood Summer Research Fellowship Grant. Media appearances include commentary in Washington Post , ABC7 News , and TEDx platforms. Pierce’s work bridges academia and public engagement, advocating for rhetorical literacy’s societal impact. Their commitment to inclusive education includes policy transparency and fostering student creativity through directed studies and research assistantships.

Victor J. Viserمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication Studies
• Media History
• Advertising
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Victor J. Viser is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Liberal Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston. His career spans professional roles in photography, advertising, public relations, and political campaigns before transitioning to academia. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Temple University (1995), an M.A. from Our Lady of the Lake University (1991), and a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin (1983). His research focuses on media history, advertising strategies, political communication, and film studies. Education: Ph.D. Communication (Temple U, 1995), M.A. Communication (Our Lady of the Lake, 1991), B.A. Communication/Radio-Television-Film (UT Austin, 1983) Research interests include the intersection of media and culture, with emphasis on historical advertising analysis, political messaging, and the evolution of communication technologies. His work explores topics like 1940s American advertising, Bob Dylan's cinematic persona, and post-war economic planning. His publications span journals like Cinémas Journal , Prospects , and Journal of American Studies . Dr. Viser has received ADDY Awards for television campaigns and a $35K grant-funded role in the Waiting Room Lectures Series. He actively engages in civic roles, including chairing Galveston's Beach Maintenance Advisory Committee and serving on the Silk Stocking National Historic District board. Key grants include a $72K U.S. Maritime Administration grant for recruitment strategies and a $44K Texas grant for maritime studies equipment. He teaches courses ranging from International Communication to Film History, emphasizing critical thinking and lifelong curiosity.

Neesha Michaelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• English Literature
• Creative Writing
• Rhetoric
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neesha Michael is a Professor of Liberal Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since Fall 2023. She previously held roles including Associate Professor (2020) and Assistant Professor (2015–2020) at Savannah State University, focusing on English and literature. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia, an M.F.A. in Writing from Chatham University, and a B.A. in History/Writing from Loyola University Maryland. Her research interests span creative nonfiction, rhetoric, and composition studies. She has presented at conferences such as the Student Success in Writing Conference (2021, 2017, 2016), emphasizing innovative teaching methods like multimodal composition and rhetorical analysis through music. Awarded the Exchange Club Teacher of the Month (2021), CASE Awards (2010), and ADDY Awards (2010), her work includes editing books like SCAD Museum of Art Curriculum Guide (2011) and contributing to publications like Flashquake and Pittsburgh Fashion Online . She has coordinated academic programs, led workshops on academic writing, and directed writing services at SCAD. Her professional experience includes roles as Managing Editor of Center: A Journal of the Literary Arts (2006–2007) and Director of Writing and Editorial Services at SCAD (2010–2012). She remains active in literary communities, including the College Art Association and Renaissance Society of America.

Peter J Hadreasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aristotelian Philosophy
• Phenomenology
• Philosophy of Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter J Hadreas is a Professor in the Philosophy Department at San José State University, where he has been a faculty member since 1986. He served as Chair of the department from August 1, 2011, to August 1, 2015. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley (1975) and a B.A. in Music. Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1975 B.A. in Music His research spans Aristotelian philosophy, phenomenology, philosophy of music, deconstruction, and philosophy of economics. He has published two books and numerous articles, with topics ranging from the neurobiology of pleasure to the intersections of ethics, love, and hate. His recent work explores the theoretical foundations of wealth, the incest taboo, and social philosophy. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate his engagement with broad disciplines such as Philosophy , Psychiatry , Neuroscience , and Music Theory . These works delve into specific subfields like Husserl’s phenomenology, Aristotle’s ethics, Schopenhauerian aesthetics, and the philosophical implications of economic and social constructs.

Heather Augustynمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ska Music History
• Jamaican Music Studies
• Rhetoric and Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Augustyn is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), specializing in rhetoric, writing pedagogy, and Jamaican ska music history. She teaches first-year composition and communication skills for engineers, emphasizing real-world applications of rhetorical analysis. Education: M.A. in Writing, DePaul University B.A. in English and Philosophy, Bradley University Research Focus: Augustyn’s work centers on global ska music history, particularly its socio-political dimensions and underrepresented artists. Her projects include oral histories archived at the Archive of African American Music and a forthcoming book on women in the UK’s 2 Tone ska movement. She integrates journalism techniques into scholarly work, prioritizing primary sources like interviews. Previous Roles: 12-year tenure as a correspondent for The Times of Northwest Indiana Public relations roles at institutions like The Museum of Broadcast Communications and Edelman Public Relations Consultant for ska-related documentaries Awards & Affiliations: Finalist for the ARSC Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research (2011) Member of Sigma Tau Delta and the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Labs/Teams: Curates ska oral history collections at the Archive of African American Music, blending academic research with community engagement.

Cruz Medinaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Multicultural Rhetoric
• Digital Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cruz Medina is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition in Santa Clara University's English Department, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on multicultural rhetoric, digital writing, and social justice issues related to race and education. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona, an MFA/MA from Chapman University, and a BA from UC Santa Barbara. Ph.D.: Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English (University of Arizona) MFA/MA: Creative Writing (Fiction)/English (Chapman University) BA: German Language and Literature/English (UC Santa Barbara) His work interrogates systems of exclusion through projects like Sanctuary: Exclusion, Violence, and Indigenous Migrants in the East Bay , examining Indigenous displacement. He co-edited Racial Shorthand: Coded Discrimination Contested in Social Media and authored Reclaiming Poch@ Pop , critiquing cultural deficiency narratives. Key publications include analyses of Latinx representation in academia, decolonial pedagogy in multilingual classrooms, and rhetorical studies of hip hop's social justice role. His research bridges critical race theory, digital media, and community-based activism.

Jason Powellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Literature
• Tudor Court Culture
• Manuscript Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jason Powell is Professor of English and Director of the Honors Program at Saint Joseph's University. A specialist in Tudor literature and manuscript studies, he earned his D.Phil from the University of Oxford. His research reconstructs literary networks of early modern England through manuscript circulation, diplomatic correspondence, and print culture. Current projects examine the intersection of poetry and statecraft in Tudor court environments. Publications reveal three research streams: 1) Diplomatic writings and ambassadorial literature (40%) 2) Editorial scholarship on Thomas Wyatt and Philip Sidney (35%) 3) Material text studies including scribal practices and dry point annotations (25%). Recent work increasingly explores information management in Tudor governance. He directs the university Honors Program and teaches courses on Renaissance literature, textual editing, Shakespeare, and early modern diplomatic culture. His administrative leadership focuses on interdisciplinary curriculum development.

Laura Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• History of Science
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Miller, Ph.D., is a Professor of English at the University of West Georgia's School of Humanities within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She specializes in eighteenth-century literature, media, and science, with additional research interests in library history, digital humanities, and gender studies. Her work bridges literary analysis with scientific and historical contexts, particularly focusing on print culture and the dissemination of knowledge. Dr. Miller earned her B.A. in English from Duke University (1997), M.A. from California State University, Northridge (2004), and Ph.D. in English from UC Santa Barbara (2010). She has held prestigious fellowships at Harvard University’s Houghton Library, the Library Company of Philadelphia, and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Her research explores intersections of literature and science, including her award-winning book *Reading Popular Newtonianism* (2018). She is currently a co-investigator on a three-year AHRC grant (2023–2026) examining eighteenth-century libraries and reading communities. Her recent projects include a forthcoming book on library history and public health. Dr. Miller teaches courses ranging from English composition to digital humanities and regularly contributes to interdisciplinary programs like *Interdisciplinary Methods* and *Science at the Movies*. Her teaching emphasizes technology’s role in editing, publishing, and literary analysis.

Patrick Burkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz History
• Popular Music Studies
• Ethnomusicology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Patrick Burke is Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD in ethnomusicology from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA in music from University of Pennsylvania. His research examines jazz, popular music, and the intersection of music with racial ideology. He authored two books: Come In and Hear the Truth: Jazz and Race on 52nd Street (2008) and Tear Down the Walls: White Radicalism and Black Power in 1960s Rock (2021). His publications analyze musical scenes from 1930s jazz clubs to 1960s rock, exploring themes of race, masculinity, and radicalism. Burke received fellowships from the American Musicological Society, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As a performer, he has played guitar in Javanese gamelan and Ugandan amadinda ensembles.

Avital Romمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Early Chinese Cultural History
• Intellectual History
• Disability History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Avital Rom is a Research Fellow in Chinese Studies at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES). She holds concurrent positions as a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Gulbenkian Junior Research Fellow at Churchill College, and Director of Studies at Churchill College. Her research focuses on early Chinese cultural history, particularly the political and social dimensions of sound, music, and disability in pre-imperial and Han dynastic contexts. Education: B.A. in East Asian Studies, Tel-Aviv University (2013) MPhil in Chinese Studies, University of Cambridge (2015) PhD in Chinese Studies, University of Cambridge (2020) Research Interests: Intellectual history, disability history, music and authority, cultural historiography of the Warring States and Han periods, and philosophical thought in early China. Publications: Recent work includes articles in Early China (2017) and Journal of Chinese Military History (2020, award-winning). Upcoming monograph: Polyphonic Thinking: Music and Authority in Early China (Brill, 2025) and edited volume Disability and Bodily Impairment in Early China (Routledge, 2025). Awards: Edward L. Dreyer Prize (2020) for best article in Chinese military history Teaching: Supervises and teaches Literary Chinese, Chinese dynastic history, and East Asian studies courses at AMES since 2016. Current 2024-25 courses include Literary Chinese I, Chinese Dynastic History, and Introduction to East Asian Studies.