Research & Engagement
Research & Engagement
Research & Engagement
Our research and teaching interests range widely, but with particular strengths in rhetorical theory and history, scientific and technical communication, writing pedagogy, textual analysis, digital literacies, and—more generally—the relationships among writers, readers, and broader social and cultural contexts.
Leading in Our Fields
The Department of Writing Studies is home to a core of internationally recognized scholars who explore and expand our understanding of writing and the ways people use written texts to shape the world.
We lead pioneering scholarship at the intersection of language, technology, and culture. Through our research initiatives, interdisciplinary collaborations, and active community engagement, our scholars focus on delivering ethical communication solutions, generating new insights across technical, scientific, and digital domains, and empowering students to lead in a rapidly evolving world.
In this video, Professor Dan Card, Director of Undergraduate Studies, discusses the importance of studying writing and technology and its connection to society.