جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Liza Pottsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Culture
• Experience Architecture
• Disaster Communication
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Liza Potts is a Professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures at Michigan State University (MSU), serving as Associate Chair, Director of Graduate Studies, and Director of WIDE Research. She co-founded the Experience Architecture program, focusing on interdisciplinary UX design. Her research emphasizes networked participatory culture, digital rhetoric, disaster communication, and participatory memory, supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Education: Ph.D. Communication and Rhetoric, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2007) M.S. Technical Communication, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2003) Graduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2003) B.A. English, Florida Atlantic University (1997) Her research explores how digital platforms shape disaster response, social media governance, and participatory culture. Notable projects include leading the Sherlockian.net community archive and developing methodologies for accessible UX design. She advocates for participatory mentorship models and has published over 70 works on digital humanities, user experience, and crisis communication. Advising & Grants: Directed WIDE Research, fostering graduate student projects Secured NEH/IMLS grants for digital archives and UX initiatives Co-led Ladies That UX, bridging academia and industry Labs & Teams: Leads WIDE Research Center and manages the Sherlockian.net project, exemplifying community-driven digital scholarship.

• Professional and Technical Communication
• Collaboration and Group Dynamics
• Communication Assessment
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebecca Burnett is a Professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on professional communication pedagogy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and assessment methodologies. She holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and previously served at Iowa State University. Her research interests span professional communication pedagogy, collaborative learning dynamics, and information design strategies. Current projects investigate digital tools in education, team-based learning effectiveness, and communication assessment frameworks across disciplines. Recent publications demonstrate a focus on pedagogical innovation, particularly in technical communication education. Articles explore curriculum development, blended learning environments, and visual communication strategies, with consistent emphasis on assessment methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Burnett's work encompasses collaborative course development, institutional research initiatives, and community-building programs in technical communication education at Georgia Tech.

Stacey Piggمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Writing Practices
• Rhetorical Theory
• Professional Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stacey Pigg is Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of English at North Carolina State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. With over 40 publications, her research examines how digital and networked writing practices shape work, learning, and engagement across academic and professional contexts. Her scholarly focus includes: 1) Writing workflows in social/common spaces; 2) Shifting social/attention dynamics in writing processes; 3) Writing's role in networked learning; 4) Technologies supporting public science engagement. Recent work explores research writing with AI assistants, peer-led professional development, and agricultural science communication. Pedagogically, Pigg emphasizes rhetorical theory, professional communication, digital rhetoric, and improving student experiences. As administrator, she oversees MA in English, MFA in Creative Writing, and MS in Technical Communication programs while serving on editorial boards for Written Communication and Communication Design Quarterly.

Jason Swartsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Technical Communication
• Data Usability
• Network Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jason Swarts is a Professor and Department Head of the Department of English at North Carolina State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on technical communication practices, particularly in evolving communication technologies, data usability, and decision support systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2002) and teaches courses on documentation practices, network analysis, and discourse analysis. His work bridges academic and industry gaps through mixed-methods research, including corpus linguistics and usability testing. Recent publications explore data visualization, user-centered design, and the role of technical communication in digital networks. Swarts is affiliated with the Department of English and the Ph.D. program in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media. Education: Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2002) Key Research Areas: Technical communication, network analysis, data usability, user support systems, and corpus-based text analysis Swarts' publications span technical communication journals and conferences, emphasizing practical and theoretical advancements in digital communication practices. His work often addresses challenges in user documentation, context signaling, and the integration of emerging technologies into professional workflows. He actively participates in academic-industry partnerships to enhance technical communication education and professional standards.

Douglas M. Wallsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Rhetorics
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Information Architecture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Douglas M. Walls is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at NC State University, directing the MS in Technical Communication program and serving as core faculty in the Ph.D. program in Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media (CRDM). He specializes in digital rhetorics and inclusive design for marginalized communities, focusing on User Experience (UX), Information Architecture (IA), and Experience Architecture (XA). His research addresses healthcare information accessibility and rural outreach. Education: B.A. in Theatre/Speech (1999), M.A. in Speech/Communication (2002), M.A. in English (2006), Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing (2011), all from the University of Nevada and Michigan State University. His research trends emphasize participatory design methodologies and digital justice, with publications in Computers and Composition , Kairos , and Journal of Business and Technical Communication . Awards include Honorable Mention for the Ellen Nold Award (2016) and a nomination for best qualitative research article in technical communication (2018). Awards: Recognized for innovative work in digital rhetorics and social media analysis. He has reviewed for top journals and chaired the ACM/SIGDOC 2016 conference. His advising focuses on technical communication and digital advocacy projects.

Hui Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soil Chemistry
• Carbon Sequestration
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hui Li is an Assistant Professor of Soil Chemistry in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at North Carolina State University (NC State), located in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of Delaware (2013–2018) and completed postdoctoral research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2019–2021) and the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2018–2019). Her research focuses on soil carbon dynamics, mineral-organic matter interactions, and advanced analytical methods like spectroscopy and chromatography to enhance soil carbon sequestration strategies. This work addresses global environmental challenges by improving understanding of terrestrial carbon cycling across soil, water, and atmospheric systems. Prof. Li’s research interests emphasize the interplay between soil chemistry and ecosystem resilience, with applications to climate change mitigation. She employs lab simulations and field studies to explore mechanisms governing organic carbon stabilization and degradation. Her methodologies include cutting-edge instrumentation to unravel soil-mineral interactions, aiming to develop practical solutions for sustainable land management. Her academic contributions span interdisciplinary topics such as risk communication in pandemics, AI ethics, and global health interventions. Recent work analyzes outbreak narratives, digital health strategies, and cross-cultural communication challenges during crises like the SARS and COVID-19 epidemics. This dual focus bridges environmental science with societal impacts, reflecting her commitment to actionable research for global sustainability and public health. Prof. Li is affiliated with NC State’s Soil Chemistry Group and actively collaborates on projects involving international partnerships and technological innovations in education. She has published extensively on topics ranging from carbon sequestration to pandemic communication, showcasing her influence in both environmental and social sciences.

Peter Hukمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Writing Pedagogy
• Contemplative Inquiry
• Documentary Film Representation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Huk is a Continuing Lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. He specializes in teaching writing courses such as the engineering writing sequence, Writing for Global Careers, Writing for Film, and Writing for the Humanities. His research interests focus on contemplative inquiry and reflection in pedagogy, alongside representation in documentary film. Office hours are arranged via email, and his office is located in Girvetz 1314. He holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition (implied via academic rank).

Jessie Cortezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Technical Communication
• Science Communication
• Rhetoric of Science
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jessie Cortez is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering. She holds a PhD candidacy in English Rhetoric and Composition from Texas A&M, an M.A. in English Composition and Rhetoric from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a B.A. in English from McNeese State University. Her interdisciplinary research examines technical and scientific communication practices, rhetorical strategies in knowledge dissemination, and pedagogical approaches to science communication. Research interests specifically include rhetoric of science, technical writing pedagogy, and science and technology studies. Dr. Cortez has been recognized for academic excellence through several awards including the Graduate Diversity Excellence Fellowship at Texas A&M and graduate awards from UNC Charlotte. Her publication record addresses innovative teaching methodologies using digital platforms like Wikipedia to develop comprehensive editing skills.

• Rhetoric
• Law and Legal Studies
• Disability Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Hannah is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Arizona State University, concurrently serving as Director of Writing, Rhetorics and Literacies. His work bridges rhetoric, legal studies, and disability advocacy, focusing on interdisciplinary communication practices. Research emphasizes law-rhetoric intersections, disability inclusion, and adaptive professional writing pedagogy. Key research interests include classical rhetoric's modern legal applications, disability rights discourses, and the ethical dimensions of policy documentation. He integrates computational methods like AI-driven qualitative coding in technical communication research. His work spans legal literacy, healthcare rhetoric, and social justice frameworks. Publications since 2021 reveal a focus on disability inclusion strategies, law-rhetoric critical theory, and pedagogical innovation in professional writing education. Recent work explores AI applications in qualitative research and the role of dissent in rhetoric curricula. His research methodologies include legal resource mapping and ethnographic knowledge networks. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided information. He advises on interdisciplinary research preparation and collaborates across departments to address accessibility challenges in workplace communication. Current projects include analyzing disability Twitter discourse for inclusive practices and examining mental health stigma through legal lenses.

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Business Writing
• 20th Century British Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Duerden is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds a PhD from ASU, focusing on Seamus Heaney's public poetry, alongside an M.A., PGCE in English and Drama from the University of Sheffield, and a B.A. in English from the same institution. Her work bridges English literature and rhetoric/composition, with a focus on integrated curricula in engineering and humanities education. Her research emphasizes active learning, cooperative learning, and curricula assessment, particularly in interdisciplinary programs like ASU’s First-Year Integrated Program for Engineering (FIPE). She has collaborated with faculty in Engineering, Physics, Math, and Chemistry to develop cross-disciplinary teaching methods. Courses taught include First-Year Composition, Writing About Literature, Business Writing, and Popular Periodical Writing. She also mentors teaching assistants in developing teaching portfolios. Her publications span over two decades, addressing topics such as integrated curricula, engineering education ethics, and the role of writing in fostering cultural literacy among engineering students. Her early work on Seamus Heaney reflects her transition from literature to rhetoric, while her later work highlights innovative pedagogical strategies in STEM-humanities integration.

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Literacy Studies
• Digital Writing Technologies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Alex Arreguin is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Arizona State University. He has been teaching since at least 2020, with courses spanning undergraduate and graduate levels. His teaching portfolio includes advanced rhetoric courses like Rhetorical Traditions and Theories of Literacy , as well as professional communication courses such as Written Comm for Managers and Social Media in the Workplace . Notable teaching specializations include Technologies of Writing and workplace communication strategies. His instructional focus bridges traditional rhetorical studies with modern digital communication practices.

Stewart Whittemoreمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rhetorical Theory
• Technical Communication
• Information Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stewart Whittemore is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts. His academic focus is on Professional and Technical Communication with expertise in rhetorical theory, information management, and workplace methodologies. Prior to academia, he worked as a technical writer and trainer in Atlanta for a decade. His research explores how technical communicators use writing to influence design decisions and manage information in professional settings. Key themes include rhetorical memory, ephemeral texts in design arguments, and metadata systems informed by classical rhetoric. Whittemore's publications span books with major academic presses and peer-reviewed articles in journals like the Journal of Technical Writing and Communication . His work bridges theoretical rhetoric and practical workplace communication challenges. Recent research emphasizes the intersection of memory practices and modern documentation systems. No awards or grants are listed. He has not disclosed advisees, though his teaching likely includes graduate students in technical communication programs.

Rosanna Farbølمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cold War Studies
• Memory Studies
• Urban History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rosanna Farbøl is an Associate Professor of contemporary European history at the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on the intersection of society and war, particularly during the Cold War, emphasizing socio-technical imaginaries, nuclear culture, and memory studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Aarhus University (2016) and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Southern Denmark and Lund University. Her academic interests include civil defense strategies, urban history, and the materiality of conflict. She co-leads the MELICA project at Aarhus University, exploring Cold War urban structures through computational methods. Farbøl is also involved in public engagement, contributing to media discussions and lectures on historical topics. Key awards include the Golden Plough Teacher of the Year (AU) and the Danish Historical Book of the Year 2018 for her work Cold Warriors, Medløbere og Røde Lejesvende . Her research spans interdisciplinary approaches, incorporating Science and Technology Studies with architectural and design methodologies. Farbøl advises on projects such as the Atomic Warfare, Risk Modalities, and Civil Defense Emergency Planning in Denmark (2024–present). She has published extensively on Cold War preparedness, nuclear culture, and the legacy of conflict in urban spaces, with over 15 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes since 2011.

Shujun Wanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Learner Corpus Analysis
• Discourse Analysis
• Natural Language Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shujun Wan is a Research Fellow at the Institute for German Language and Linguistics, Humboldt University of Berlin, affiliated with the Faculty of Language and Literature. She concurrently serves as a Research Assistant at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). Her research focuses on learner corpus analysis, discourse analysis, natural language processing, and contrastive rhetoric, with a particular emphasis on register competence in second language acquisition. She leads projects like OpenGPT-X (AI language models), SFB 1412 C04 (register knowledge in learner languages), and the expansion of Connective-Lex.info for Chinese. Education: PhD in Corpus Linguistics (Humboldt University, 2023), Master of German as a Foreign/Technical Language (Technical University of Berlin, 2016), and Bachelor's/Master's in German Linguistics (Zhejiang University). Notable achievements include a Best Poster Award (2019) and an Outstanding Undergraduate Project Award (2012). Her work spans collaborative projects with institutions like the Chinese National Social Science Foundation and DFG-funded initiatives. Teaching experience includes courses on grammatical models and linguistic methods (2017–2018). Ongoing tool development includes RST-Tace (discourse tree evaluation) and contributions to multilingual lexical resources.

Erin Brock Carlsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Technical and Professional Communication
• Public and Digital Rhetorics
• Participatory Research Methodologies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Erin Brock Carlson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at West Virginia University, where she teaches in the Professional Writing and Editing program. Her research explores the intersections of place, technology, and power through community-based and participatory methodologies, with a focus on Appalachian communities and environmental justice. Her research interests include technical and professional communication, public and digital rhetorics, participatory research methods, community engagement, and digital humanities. She emphasizes place-based knowledge and rhetorical framing to humanize rural and marginalized communities, particularly in the context of energy development and public health data. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in using visual and narrative methods—especially photovoice and storytelling—to document community experiences around gas pipelines, environmental change, and data justice. These works span interdisciplinary journals in communication, technical writing, environmental studies, and qualitative research, reflecting a commitment to collaborative, justice-oriented scholarship. Against hillbilly hot takes: Humanizing Appalachia through nuanced rhetorical frames (2022) Collaborative sensemaking through photos: Using photovoice to study gas pipeline development in Appalachia (2023) Building towards more just data practices (2022) Although no formal list of advisees is provided, her collaborative research suggests active mentorship and engagement with students and community members. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards, but her work is supported through academic collaborations and publications in high-impact journals. Her research is often tied to community organizing and participatory action, suggesting potential grant involvement in community-engaged projects. She is involved in interdisciplinary research teams, particularly with scholars like Martina Angela Caretta and Catherine Gouge, focusing on energy sprawl, health data ethics, and visual methods. Her ongoing work includes a book manuscript on place-based knowledge in Appalachian activism, indicating continued scholarly contribution to community-centered rhetoric and technical communication.