Quran Karriem, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Quran Karriem, assistant professor, contributed a chapter to the edited volume “Color Protocols: Technologies of Racial Encoding in Chromatic Media” (The MIT Press). In the chapter, Karriem analyzes the relationship between the practice of AI image generation and the proliferation of race and skin color stereotypes.
Ariel Gratch and Lyndsay Michalik Gratch, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Ariel Gratch, assistant teaching professor, and Lyndsay Michalik Gratch, associate professor, are co-editors with Andrea Baldwin of “Communication Activities for the Classroom: Embodied Pedagogy Across the Communication Curriculum” (Palgrave Macmillan). With 24 original, performance-based activities for the communication classroom from 25 authors, this collection provides classroom-ready activities that are engaging and easily adaptable.
Ariel Gratch, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Ariel Gratch, assistant teaching professor of communication and rhetorical studies, is the author of “Speech Performance: Public Speaking for All Occasions” (Cognella). The interactive e-book delves into the complexities of speech, balancing theoretical rigor that encourages critical thinking with a practical and pragmatic approach that guides learners at all levels to craft engaging speech performances.
Rochele Royster, Department of Creative Art Therapy
Rochele Royster, assistant professor of art therapy, authored “Where We Tend: Black Land-Based Healing as Art Therapy, Creative Resistance, and Research-Creation” in Art Therapy. The article reimagines art therapy through Black land-based healing traditions, gardening, cooking, and storytelling, as acts of collective care and cultural survival. Grounded in Black feminist and ecological ethics, it positions tending as both an intergenerational archive and a liberatory practice that entwines human and more-than-human forms of healing.
Michael Kowalski, School of Design
Michael Kowalski, assistant professor of industrial and interaction design, was a co-author on a recent publication in the International Journal of Human-Computer studies that investigated the integration of users' decision-making tendencies in the design of conversational user interfaces.
Jennifer DeLucia, Department of Creative Arts Therapy
Jennifer DeLucia, assistant professor of art therapy in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy, has published “Social Entrepreneurship in Art Therapy: Creative Changemakers in Action” with Routledge. This collection features DeLucia’s original research alongside case studies from contributing authors, highlighting innovative, community-driven approaches within the field of art therapy.
Seyeon Lee, School of Design
Seyeon Lee, associate professor of environmental and interior design, co-authored “A Pilot Study of Culturally Tailored Wellness Programs Promoting Self-Care Among Refugee Mothers” in Ethnicity & Health. Supported by the Lender Center for Social Justice, this mixed-methods pilot study in Syracuse developed and evaluated a six-week wellness program for refugee mothers. The intervention addressed healthcare barriers and emphasized the importance of culturally sensitive, sustained support to improve refugee maternal health.
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.