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Rico Selfمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rhetorical and Cultural Studies
• Performance Studies
• Black Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rico Self is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University. He also serves as contributing faculty in Feminist Studies and Race and Ethnicity Studies Programs (cross-institutional affiliations noted in academic profiles). His work focuses on rhetorical studies, Black cultural analysis, queer methodologies, and intersections of media, race, and gender. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Louisiana State University, 2020 M.A. in Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 2019 Research Interests : Rico’s scholarship engages Black queer feminist frameworks, critical media analysis, and performative resistance strategies. He examines topics like HBCU advocacy through sport rhetoric, anti-Black state violence, and institutional DEI dynamics. His work bridges theoretical rigor with community-oriented praxis. Recent Article Trends : Recent publications analyze prophetic rhetoric in HBCU leadership (2025), Black nihilism in academia (2024), queer autocritography as survival strategy (2024), and Black queer feminist performance (2023). These works collectively interrogate systems of oppression while proposing emancipatory frameworks. Recognition : Has received institutional, regional, and national awards for teaching, research, and advocacy (specific awards unspecified). Active in public speaking and consultancy roles addressing social justice issues. Grants & Teams : No specific grants or lab affiliations listed in provided texts. Advises graduate students in communication studies and interdisciplinary programs.

Grace Laveryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical Theory
• Gender & Sexuality Studies
• 19th-Century British Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Grace Lavery is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research and creative work interrogate the intersections of capitalism, gender, and embodiment, with a focus on the ascription of sexual meaning to flesh. She holds expertise in 19th-Century British literature, critical theory, cultural studies, and gender studies. Lavery’s scholarly monographs include *Quaint, Exquisite* (2019), *Pleasure and Efficacy* (2023), and *Closures* (2024), alongside her creative memoir *Please Miss* (2022). Her current research explores contemporary demonology and possession narratives. She frequently lectures on trans studies, queer theory, and literary form at institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, and Brown. Her academic career includes teaching at Berkeley since 2016, focusing on courses that blend literary analysis with critical theory. Lavery’s work bridges scholarship and creative writing, examining how formal and generic frameworks shape understandings of the body. Her research often engages psychoanalysis, poststructuralism, and cultural materialism to unpack themes of identity, desire, and power. Notable contributions include rethinking trans literature through historical figures like Christine Jorgensen and analyzing modern media’s portrayal of heterosexuality in sitcoms. Her interdisciplinary approach has led to collaborations across departments and institutions, reflecting her commitment to expanding critical discourses on gender, sexuality, and culture.

Jo Hsuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Rhetorics
• Storytelling & Narrative Rhetorics
• Trans and Queer Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jo Hsu (they/them) is an associate professor of Rhetoric and Writing and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where they also serve as Associate Chair of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. They are core faculty for the Center for Asian American Studies and have made significant contributions to trans and queer studies, disability studies, and Asian American rhetoric. Education and Background Ph.D., M.F.A. from Pennsylvania State University Research Interests Jo Hsu's research examines how stories shape policy and culture, with a focus on trans and queer narratives, disability justice, and Asian American rhetoric. Their work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, exploring how storytelling functions as political strategy and community-building practice. They investigate how narratives of health, identity, and belonging circulate across medical, legal, and cultural contexts, particularly focusing on marginalized communities. Their current projects include examining far-right rhetorical strategies for disguising seemingly neutral beliefs and policies, and taking a narrative approach to health injustice, considering how stories infiltrate settings of health care practice and research. Awards and Recognition 2024 Book Award from the Rhetoric Society of America for "Constellating Home: Trans and Queer Asian American Rhetorics" 2023 Diamond Anniversary Book Award from the National Communication Association 2023 Innovations in Community Writing Book Award from the Conference on Community Writing Winifred Bryan Horner Outstanding Book Award from the Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric & Composition 2023 Rhetoric Society of America Fellows Early Career Award 2023 Leadership Award for People with Disabilities from the National Council of Teachers of English Public Engagement Jo Hsu is an active public intellectual whose work appears in major news outlets including the Huffington Post, the Hill, and the Boston Globe. They are committed to making academic knowledge accessible and relevant to broader publics, particularly in discussions about trans rights, disability justice, and racial equity. Their creative writing has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, reflecting their commitment to both scholarly and artistic forms of expression. Laboratory and Community Work While not leading a traditional laboratory, Hsu's scholarly work functions as a form of community-based research that centers QTPOC (Queer and Trans People of Color) experiences and knowledge production. They are actively involved with organizations supporting trans folks in Texas, including Black Trans Leadership of Austin, Transgender Education Network of Texas, and Equality Texas. Their work emphasizes relationality and community accountability as central to knowledge creation.

Masha Raskolnikovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Middle English literature
• Allegory theory
• Medieval philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Masha Raskolnikov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature at Cornell University, with affiliations in Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies, LGBT Studies, and Medieval Studies programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. Education : BA from Wesleyan University's interdisciplinary College of Letters; MA and PhD from UC Berkeley’s Department of Rhetoric. Her research focuses on Middle English literature through the lens of allegory theory, medieval philosophy, and rhetorical analysis, while engaging with contemporary critical theory, feminist studies, and queer theory. She explores how medieval texts can disrupt modern 'common sense' about gender, identity, and epistemology. Recent publications examine topics like Chaucer’s Miller’s Tale as literary apology (2025), trans allegorical frameworks (2023), and the intersection of BDSM with medieval epistemologies (2022). Her book Trans Historical: Gender Plurality Before the Modern (2021) establishes medieval precedents for non-binary gender concepts. She contributes to critical trans methodologies (2021) and engages with medieval archives exploring law, medicine, and early trans lives (2021). Her work frequently analyzes therapeutic reading practices (2021) and pre-modern gender plurality. Awards : No specific scientific awards mentioned in available text. As an advisor, she works with graduate students in medieval studies, feminist theory, and critical methodologies. Her research has been supported through institutional affiliations at Cornell.

Yannik Thiemمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Queer Theory
• Critical Theory
• Gender and Sexuality
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yannik Thiem serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, with his office located at 80 Claremont Avenue, Room 206, Mail Code 9610, New York, NY 10027. He is scheduled for academic leave during Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, with office hours available by appointment only. His contact phone number is 212-851-4128. Education: PhD in Rhetoric, University of California at Berkeley (2009) Dr. theol. in Catholic Theology, Eberhard–Karls–Universität Tübingen, Germany (2004) Thiem's research centers on queer and feminist theory, religious studies, political theology, and critical theory, exploring how religion and sexuality function as methodologies for analyzing 'infrastructures of experience'—material convergences of truth and affect that become visible only when disrupted. His work challenges conventional boundaries by treating queerness and religion as irreducible to bodies or traditions, examining their sedimentation through textual, ritual, architectural, and spatial transmissions. He actively develops queer religious studies frameworks to engage broader fields, with current focus on his project Queer Nuisances: Race, Religion, Sex and Other Monsters , which synthesizes queer theory, transfeminism, critical race theory, and European early modern philosophy. His scholarship critically investigates intersections of gender, race, sexuality, coloniality, class, and ability in meaning-making practices. Thiem's publications from 2014-2023 reveal consistent engagement with queer theory's expansion into religious and political contexts, particularly examining whiteness in psychoanalysis, fetishism in materialist politics, knowledge capitalism's affective economies, and Benjamin's theological metaphysics. His work demonstrates a trajectory toward dismantling normative frameworks and analyzing how collective practices shape embodied experience. Scientific awards: None mentioned in the provided text. Thiem mentors graduate students within Columbia's Department of Religion, though no specific advisees are listed. No grant funding details or collaborative research projects are documented in the available materials, with scholarly activity centered on individual theoretical work and departmental affiliations. No dedicated research labs or institutional teams are referenced; his work operates through the Department of Religion's academic structure, emphasizing textual and theoretical analysis over experimental or group-based research environments.

Stephen Turtonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Lexicography
• Historical Linguistics
• Queer Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Turton is a Research Fellow at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, focusing on the history of English dictionaries from 1600 to the present. His work critically examines representations of marginalized language varieties and social groups within lexicographic traditions. Collaboration : Co-leading a project with Charlotte Brewer (Oxford) to digitize and edit Sir James A. H. Murray’s correspondence (Oxford English Dictionary editor). Affiliation : Active member of Cambridge Digital Humanities , contributing to digital lexicography initiatives. Research Themes : Through lexicography, Turton explores intersections of language, gender, and sexuality. His recent work highlights: Queer terminology in historical dictionaries Intersex narratives in early modern lexicography Transgender language evolution in crowdsourced platforms like Urban Dictionary Scientific lexicography’s role in shaping sexual identities Publications Trends : His scholarship spans digital humanities, queer theory, and historical linguistics, with a focus on marginalized communities. Key projects include analyzing Anne Lister’s sexual lexicon and the OED’s discourse ecology. Contact : smt75@cam.ac.uk

Bridget Wheartyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Queer+trans medieval literature
• Medieval manuscript studies
• Digital humanities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bridget Whearty serves as an Associate Professor in the English, General Literature and Rhetoric department at Binghamton University, where she also holds affiliation with the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Her academic work spans multiple disciplinary boundaries, connecting literary studies, medieval scholarship, and digital humanities with critical perspectives on information and archival practices. Whearty earned her PhD from Stanford University and completed her BA at the University of Montana. Her educational background informs her interdisciplinary approach that bridges traditional literary scholarship with contemporary digital methodologies and critical theory. Her research interests focus on queer and trans perspectives in medieval literature and material culture, with particular attention to how digital technologies reshape our understanding of medieval manuscripts. She explores how digital humanities projects engage with issues of labor, representation, and erasure in both historical and contemporary contexts. Her work critically examines the intersections between medieval book production, modern digital scholarship, and the politics of archival representation. Whearty's publications reveal a consistent thread connecting medieval manuscript studies with contemporary digital practices, particularly examining how digital projects handle issues of labor, representation, and accessibility. Her work demonstrates how medieval studies can inform contemporary digital humanities practices while simultaneously using digital methodologies to uncover new perspectives on medieval texts and material culture. Her notable awards include the 2023 John Grace Memorial Book Historian in Residence at the University of British Columbia, the 2022 Harpur College Faculty Research Grant, and the 2020 New Chaucer Society Early Career Essay Prize. Additional recognition includes the University of Glasgow Library Visiting Research Fellowship and multiple internal Binghamton University research awards. Whearty has been actively involved in grant-funded research initiatives, particularly through her role as co-Principal Investigator of 'Always Here: a Queer+Trans Global Medieval Sourcebook,' an emerging digital project and open educational resource. Her community engagement includes participation in the Center for Civic Engagement's Community Engaged Teaching Fellows Program. She is the creator of the influential Caswell Test (#CaswellTest), which challenges humanities scholars to engage more rigorously with the work of archivists and librarians when writing about 'the archive.' This framework has gained recognition for addressing critical gaps in how scholars conceptualize archival labor and representation.

Giancarlo Cornejoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Queer Studies
• Gender Studies
• LGBTQ+ Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giancarlo Cornejo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gender Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Rhetoric with a Designated Emphasis in Women, Gender and Sexuality from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. in Sociology from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Prior to joining UCLA in 2023, he served as Assistant Professor in the Division of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Southern California (USC). B.A., Sociology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2008 Ph.D., Rhetoric, University of California, Berkeley, 2018 His research focuses on decolonial queer theory, transgender imaginaries in the Andes, affective resistance strategies, and critiques of authoritarian systems. Publications span journals like Camera Obscura , GLQ , and Revista de Estudios Sociales , examining intersections of queer identities, political violence, and cultural memory in Latin America. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with: Queer and trans political movements Memory studies and affective resistance Intersectional critiques of authoritarianism Decolonial feminist frameworks Non-Western epistemologies Visual and media culture analysis

Jonathan Alexanderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Queer Theory
• Rhetoric and Composition
• Writing Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Alexander is Chancellor’s Professor of English and Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. He founded the Center for Excellence in Writing and Communication and currently directs the Humanities Core Program. His scholarly work bridges queer theory, rhetoric, and writing studies, focusing on how desire and activism intersect with writing practices. His notable publications include Writing and Desire: Queer Ways of Composing (2023), which won the CCCC Exemplar Award, and co-edited Unruly Rhetorics: Protest, Persuasion, and Publics (2025), shortlisted for the CCCC Outstanding Book Award. He has also received honors for his contributions to communication and writing pedagogy. CCCC Exemplar Award (2023) CCCC Outstanding Book Award Honorable Mention (2025)

Jessica A. Boonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Christian Mysticism
• Medieval and Early Modern Religion
• History of Gender and Sexuality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jessica A. Boon is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with adjunct appointments in History and Women’s and Gender Studies. She specializes in medieval and Renaissance Catholicism, focusing on Spanish mysticism, Passion spirituality, and the intersections of gender, race, and disability in religious texts. Her work examines embodiment through medical, emotional, and material frameworks in premodern contexts. Education Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania (2004) B.A. in Humanities, Yale University (1998) Research Focus Boon investigates the physiological and cognitive dimensions of mystical experience in medieval Iberia, particularly through Castilian 'recollection' mysticism. Her current project analyzes Passion meditation as a tool for Spanish imperial identity formation, exploring pain, gender, and religious-racial dynamics. She emphasizes Christianity's interactions with Judaism, Islam, and global religions in her courses. Awards and Honors Bishko Prize (2008, 2021) for best articles in Iberian history Medieval Feminist Scholarship Article Prize (2019) ACLS Ryskamp Fellowship (2015) Javits Fellowship (1998) Multiple UNC awards for teaching and research (2013–2024) Teaching Courses include Religion and Medicine, Medieval Christian Cultures, Race/Sexuality/Disability in Christianity, and graduate seminars on theory and bodyminds.

• Inclusive Education
• LGBTQ+ Equality
• Teacher Identity and Well-being
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Catherine Lee MBE is a leading academic and administrator at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), serving as Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences and a Visiting Professor at Bishop Grosseteste University . With a career spanning over two decades, she has transformed educational practices through her work on LGBTQ+ inclusion , teacher well-being, and leadership development . PhD in Education (UCL Institute of Education, 2013) National Teaching Fellow (2021) MBE recipient (2023) for services to equality in education Her research focuses on equity in educational institutions , particularly examining how heteronormativity , homophobic policies , and Section 28 have shaped teacher identity and student experiences. Through autoethnographic methods and narrative inquiry , she has produced groundbreaking work on LGBTQ+ teacher visibility and leadership challenges . Her publications and media presence (including a 2023 BAFTA-nominated film based on her memoir Pretended: Schools and Section 28 ) demonstrate a consistent pattern of policy-influencing scholarship across teacher training , gender identity , and institutional change . Recent articles analyze trans inclusion in schools , LGBTQ+ leadership , and social work interventions for queer youth. Scientific Recognition Named in Independent Newspaper’s Pride Power List (2019) Finalist for British Diversity Award (2020) Recipient of Emerald Global Real Impact Awards (2020) As an adviser to the UK Department for Education and founder of the UK's first LGBTQ+ leadership development program , Lee has significantly influenced national educational strategies. Her 15 most recent publications (2023-2017) cover critical areas including teacher identity , LGBTQ+ leadership , and policy reform in both school and university settings.

• African Science Fiction and Fantasy (SFF)
• Decolonial Studies
• Postcolonial Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jenna N. Hanchey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rhetoric and Critical/Cultural Studies at Arizona State University's Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. Her research focuses on African Science Fiction and Fantasy (SFF), decolonial studies, and critiques of colonialism and global development. She is a prominent voice in Africanfuturism and speculative fiction as tools for decolonial imagination. Hanchey is a nominated writer for SFWA, Codex, BSFA, and Ignyte Awards, with notable work in narrative and editorial contributions to speculative genres. Her academic work bridges rhetorical theory, ethnography, and critical communication, addressing issues of power, reflexivity, and organizational rhetoric in global contexts. Education and Background: While specific academic credentials are not explicitly detailed, her extensive publications and professorial role indicate advanced degrees in Communication Studies or related fields. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, reflecting a commitment to both scholarly rigor and creative expression. Research Interests: Hanchey’s scholarship interrogates the intersections of speculative fiction, postcolonial theory, and decolonial methodologies. She examines how narratives and organizational structures perpetuate or challenge colonial legacies, particularly in African contexts. Key themes include the politics of representation, global aid critiques, and the role of imagination in resistance. Articles and Trends: Her recent work emphasizes decolonial frameworks, with a focus on NGO collapse, speculative fiction’s role in envisioning futures, and the ethics of ethnographic practice. Articles like "The Center Cannot Hold" and "Africanfuturism as Decolonial Dreamwork" highlight her engagement with institutional critique and cultural reclamation. Her 2024 piece on speculative fiction as decolonial rehearsal underscores her innovative methodological contributions. Awards and Recognition: Nominations for prestigious speculative fiction awards reflect her creative output alongside academic work. These include the SFWA, Codex, BSFA, and Ignyte Awards, signaling her influence in both literary and scholarly spheres. Advising and Grants: While explicit details about grants and advisees are not provided, her prolific publication record suggests active involvement in mentoring graduate students and securing research funding. Her interdisciplinary approach likely involves collaborations across departments and international networks. Labs/Teams: Hanchey’s research often involves fieldwork and ethnographic collaboration, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned. Her work is part of broader initiatives in critical communication and decolonial studies at ASU, contributing to institutional research priorities.

Andrés C. Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Indigenous Studies
• Black Feminist Theorizing
• Queer Indigenous Two-Spirit Studies
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Andrés C. López is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. An Afro-Indio-Jamaican-Guatemalan-Trans-Queer scholar, López employs Indigenous and Black feminist methodologies, focusing on Maya backstrap weaving approaches to reconstruct memory narratives from the Guatemalan Civil War while centering erased queer and trans Maya ancestors. Research Interests Indigenous and Black feminist theorizing Queer Indigenous Two-Spirit Studies Decolonial historiography Cultural rhetorics Transnational diaspora analysis Interdisciplinary memory studies Editorial Roles Managing Editor, Constellations: A Cultural Rhetorics Publishing Space Editorial Board Member, Feminist Formations Academic Contributions 2022: Interdisciplinary analysis of trans Indigenous resistance histories 2021: Collective grief frameworks in queer Indigenous scholarship 2020: Mythohistorical approaches to diasporic identity 2019: Revolutionary Indigenous knowledge systems 2018: Poetic memory recovery in critical ethnic studies

• Feminist Theory
• Queer Theory
• Critical Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Judith Butler is the Maxine Elliot Professor of Rhetoric and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley, and a visiting Fellow in the Department of Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck, University of London since 2009. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Philosophy from Yale University (1984), exploring Hegelian perspectives on desire. She is renowned globally for pioneering feminist and queer theory, challenging gender essentialism through concepts like performativity. Education PhD in Philosophy, Yale University, 1984 MA and BA in Philosophy, Yale University Bennington College, Liberal Arts, Vermont Research Interests Butler’s work redefines gender as a performative act, influencing debates on trans rights, feminist ethics, and radical politics. She critiques heteronormativity, explores ethical non-violence, and engages with movements like Black Lives Matter and Palestinian solidarity. Her writings bridge continental philosophy, critical theory, and activism. Awards & Recognition Adorno Prize (2012) for contributions to feminist theory Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters (2014) 12 honorary degrees Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy Advising & Engagement Butler’s activism spans human rights organizations like the Center for Constitutional Rights and Jewish Voice for Peace. At Birkbeck, she has hosted public dialogues, lectures, and seminars, emphasizing collective action for radical justice. Her work transcends academia, influencing art, media, and public discourse on identity and equality. Labs & Collaborations Collaborates with the Critical Theory Program at Berkeley and Birkbeck’s Institute for the Humanities. Her interdisciplinary approach fosters dialogues across law, ethics, and social movements.

Sarah Beckمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Queer Theory
• Digital Culture
• Embodied Research Methods
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sarah Beck is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication at Texas A&M University. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on queer, trans, and lesbian women’s communities, embodied methodologies, and digital culture. She employs mixed-method approaches including textual analysis, ethnography, qualitative interviews, and practice-based methods. Education: PhD in Communication with an emphasis in rhetoric and culture from the University of Colorado Boulder. Research Interests: Media, Culture, and Identity; Rhetoric and Public Affairs; Queer Theory; and Embodied Research Methods. Current projects explore queer digital culture, lesbian couples’ use of reciprocal IVF, and the role of everyday spaces in community-building. Courses Taught: COMM 420 Gender and Communication, COMM 301 Rhetoric of Western Thought, COMM 289 Podcasting, and COMM 250 New Media and Independent Voice.