Laura Allen
Assistant Professor
Email: lallen10@yorku.ca
Laura L. Allen, PhD is a committed teacher and scholar whose research explores race at the intersections of professional writing, digital media, and community literacy. She recently earned a PhD in English from the Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy program at The Ohio State University. Her current project explores the role of digital and professional writing in the planning and sustaining of Black Family Reunions. Laura has presented at several national and international conferences, including the Conference on College Composition & Communication (CCCC) and the Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (HASTAC). Laura is a recipient of the 2023 Nell Ann Pickett Award, the 2020 Critel Digital Media Fellowship, and the CCCC Scholar for the Dream Award for 2019.
Laura earned a BA in English from Spelman College and an MA in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing from Michigan State University. Laura is committed to both educational and social justice, and she continues to be inspired by her students. When she is not writing, researching or teaching, Laura can be found spending time with family and friends, listening to podcasts or live music, and learning to play new instruments.
Degrees
BA in English, Spelman CollegeMA in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing, Michigan State University
PhD in Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy, Ohio State University
Research Interests
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | AP/PRWR2007 3.0 | A | Rhetoric: Strategy and Application | LECT |
| Fall 2024 | AP/PRWR2007 3.0 | A | Rhetoric: Strategy and Application | TUTR |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | AP/PRWR2004 3.0 | M | Writing in Digital Cultures | SEMR |
| Winter 2025 | AP/PRWR3013 3.0 | M | Race and Culture in Professional Writing | SEMR |
Laura L. Allen, PhD is a committed teacher and scholar whose research explores race at the intersections of professional writing, digital media, and community literacy. She recently earned a PhD in English from the Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy program at The Ohio State University. Her current project explores the role of digital and professional writing in the planning and sustaining of Black Family Reunions. Laura has presented at several national and international conferences, including the Conference on College Composition & Communication (CCCC) and the Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (HASTAC). Laura is a recipient of the 2023 Nell Ann Pickett Award, the 2020 Critel Digital Media Fellowship, and the CCCC Scholar for the Dream Award for 2019.
Laura earned a BA in English from Spelman College and an MA in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing from Michigan State University. Laura is committed to both educational and social justice, and she continues to be inspired by her students. When she is not writing, researching or teaching, Laura can be found spending time with family and friends, listening to podcasts or live music, and learning to play new instruments.
Degrees
BA in English, Spelman CollegeMA in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing, Michigan State University
PhD in Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy, Ohio State University
Research Interests
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | AP/PRWR2007 3.0 | A | Rhetoric: Strategy and Application | LECT |
| Fall 2024 | AP/PRWR2007 3.0 | A | Rhetoric: Strategy and Application | TUTR |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | AP/PRWR2004 3.0 | M | Writing in Digital Cultures | SEMR |
| Winter 2025 | AP/PRWR3013 3.0 | M | Race and Culture in Professional Writing | SEMR |
