Nicholas Kowerko, Department of Drama
Nicholas Kowerko, instructor, published “Peace Perception: The Movement in Sight,” his research on consciousness and religious literature (including karmic literature). The book also includes original poetry and essays on the theater informed by his work in the classroom.
Amardo Rodriguez, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Amardo Rodriguez, professor of communication and rhetorical studies, had the article “Language as a Blessing: How AI Threatens the Future of Humanity” published in the Journal of Communication and Religion (Vol. 47 No. 3 Fall 2024).
Jennifer DeLucia, Department of Creative Arts Therapy
Jennifer DeLucia, assistant professor of art therapy in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy, co-authored “Creating impactful change: An exploration of art therapists experiences related to social entrepreneurship” in Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. This mix-methods survey research explores art therapists’ experiences with skills associated with social entrepreneurship.
Emily Goldstein Nolan, Department of Creative Arts Therapy
Emily Goldstein Nolan, professor of practice of art therapy, recently published her inaugural editorial and issue as editor in chief of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, a leading publication in the field of art therapy.
Erin J. Rand, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Erin J. Rand, associate professor of communication and rhetorical studies, authored “Minor Troubles: Racial Figurations of Youth Sexuality and Childhood’s Queerness” (Ohio State University Press). The book investigates a series of controversies about youth sexuality and queerness from the early 21st century.
SeWoong Kim, School of Design
SeWoong Kim, assistant professor of environmental and interior design, co-authored “Measuring the impact of the urban microclimate on housing price using the spatial hedonic pricing method: The case study of Mueller, Austin, TX” in ScienceDirect. This study examines the impact of outdoor thermal comfort levels on housing price variations within residential neighborhoods. It also evaluates the challenges and accuracy of assessing outdoor thermal comfort in these areas. By incorporating the outdoor thermal environment as a key factor, this research provides a fresh perspective on housing price analysis, moving beyond the traditional focus on physical attributes.
Jody Nyboer, School of Design
Jody Nyboer, associate professor of design studies, co-authored “‘Something Has Changed’–observations of contemporary studio learners and implications for pedagogy” in Arts and Humanities in Higher Education (Sage Publications). The study explores changes in student attitudes, expectations, and preparation in the post-pandemic studio classroom. Using survey data from 64 studio-based educators, the research highlights two key trends: a decline in student engagement and shifts in motivation. The findings suggest a need for educators to reconsider their pedagogical approaches to better meet the evolving needs of today’s learners in higher education.
Erica Murphy, Department of Drama
Erica Murphy, assistant professor of acting, co-authored two articles in the most recent edition of Theater, published on behalf of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale/Yale Repertory Theatre. In this edition, Murphy contributed to “Forum: Devised Futures,” referencing her article, “Tout Bouge: An Evolution of Lecoq’s Pedagogy,” and collaborated on the roundtable discussion “How Does It Live On?“
Seyeon Lee, School of Design
Seyeon Lee, associate professor of environmental and interior design, co-authored with Suyeon Lee “Rethinking food aid for immigrants and refugees: Insights from Syracuse” in Development Policy Review. Supported by the Lender Center for Social Justice for the research study “Access to Wellness for Women in Diverse Socioeconomic Communities,” conducted from January 2021 to June 2023, this study aimed to explore the alignment between the cultural dietary preferences of refugee and immigrant communities in Syracuse and the offerings of local food aid programs, specifically focusing on culturally appropriate fresh produce.