Q: What is your area of specialty?
A: I teach courses in First-Year Writing, New Media, and Digital Culture and Design, as well as in the MALS and MAW graduate programs.
Q: What was the title of your master’s thesis or dissertation?
A: Improving Metacomprehension and Calibration Accuracy Through Embedded Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategy Prompts.
Q: What is your current scholarly project?
A: Currently, I am writing my second book, A Philosophy of Gun Use, which proposes a model of gun reform using theoretical frameworks from Science and Technology Studies (STS).
Q: What is your favorite assignment to assign?
A: In English 231, each student designs and builds a mobile app prototype that addresses a specific need of the CCU student population. This assignment introduces key design principles to 231 students while encouraging innovation and creativity.
Q: What was the last book you read?
A: Mike Monteiro’s Ruined By Design.
Q: What are your favorite events on campus?
A: I love that there are so many events on campus for students and faculty throughout the year. I particularly enjoy the English Futures Speaker Series, hosted by the English Department.
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat on campus?
A: I don’t typically eat meals on campus, but I love to drop by Einstein’s to grab a quick coffee and a bagel in the morning!
Q: What do you enjoy most about CCU?
A: I value the camaraderie with my peers and colleagues. The English Department is such a supportive, friendly environment for all faculty and for students.
