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Soliloquy in Violet-Rose: An Uncharted Existence
Soliloquy in Violet-Rose: An Uncharted Existence By Mechelle Marie Gilford Ah, so they’ve figured it out, have they? These clever little eyes, these busybody brains. “Purple isn’t real,” the pronouncements echo, bouncing off the very lavender fields and plum skins I seem to inhabit. Not real? Tell that to the artist who dabs me onto…
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Breaking the Plexiglass Ceiling: A Neurodiverse Perspective on UDL in Job Interviews, Including Project-Based Learning Options
Lunar Librarians Breaking the Plexiglass Ceiling: A Neurodiverse Perspective on UDL in Job Interviews, Including Project-Based Learning Options Introduction As a neurodiverse K-12 teacher seeking a position in higher education, I have encountered unique challenges in navigating the academic job market. The “plexiglass ceiling” – which I use to describe the often subtle, yet formidable…
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JOB ALERT: Assistant Professor in Transgender Studies Approaches to Literatures, Media, and Cultures of the Global South, Department of English and Program in Women’s and Gender Studies
Location:Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Position Type:Faculty – Tenure Line Application Link Position Description: The Department of English and the Program in Women’s and Gender Studies at Georgetown University invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025. We are looking for candidates whose work is in Trans Studies as it relates to literary,…
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A Critical Lens on Digital Inclusion: Ensuring Accessibility for Visually Impaired Users
A Critical Lens on Digital Inclusion: Ensuring Accessibility for Visually Impaired Users Abstract The proliferation of digital technologies has revolutionized various aspects of human life, including communication, education, and entertainment. However, for individuals with visual impairments, these advancements can present significant challenges. This article explores the critical role of digital accessibility in ensuring that individuals…
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Job Alert: Asst Prof, Early Modern & Tech
San Jose State University, English Dept is searching for an Assistant Professor in Early Modern studies with a focus on emergent technologies. Due date: the job ad says “open until filled” but the committee will begin meeting in November. Get those docs in ASAP. (I will update if I hear about a “suggested due date” from the…
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The Baked Lays Epiphany: A Neurodivergent Teacher’s Ode to Intuition
The Unexpected Snack The Baked Lays Epiphany: A Neurodivergent Teacher’s Ode to Intuition It began, as many profound revelations do, in the midst of a carb-induced haze. Half a bag of Baked Lays devoured, crumbs dusting my grading rubric, and a sudden clarity descended upon me. It wasn’t the MSG, nor the fleeting dopamine rush…
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HASTAC Flashback: 2015 Conference, Michigan State
Today on social media a photo reappeared from HASTAC’s 2015 conference held at Michigan State University, under the conference leadership of MATRIX Director Dean Rehberger. The conference theme was “Art and Science of Digital Humanities” and videos of several sessions of the conference are up on the MSU YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=go.cal.msu.edu%2Fhastac
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Dialogues | Empowering Survivors Through Technology: A Dialogue on Gender-Based Violence and Cultural Challenges in Pakistan and Latin America
A Conversation Between Hamida Khatri and Jessica Corona For our dialogue, we selected questions that helped us navigate our conversation based on the cultural aspects of our projects. Following are the questions that Jessica asked Hamida and vice versa, exploring the unique challenges and innovative solutions in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in both regions, Pakistan…
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HASTAC Dialogues | Challenging Canons and Traversing the Frontiers of Digital Literatures: A Conversation with Nazua Idris and Hiranya Mukherjee
On Sunday, 24 March 2024, HASTAC Scholars Nazua Idris and Hiranya Mukherjee met to have a conversation about their fields of research. As the conversation continued, both Nazua and Hiranya discovered that their research interests intersect as both of them pushed against the established canon in English Studies through their research. They started their conversation…
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Decoding the Doodle: AI Lends a Hand in Art Therapy’s House-Tree-Person Test
The Teacher Who Planted Herself by Mechelle Gilford and Sir Bard circa 2024 Decoding the Doodle: AI Lends a Hand in Art Therapy’s House-Tree-Person Test Art therapy, a therapeutic approach harnessing the power of creative expression, has long relied on projective tests like the House-Tree-Person (HTP) to delve into the depths of the human psyche.…