Yasmin Mendoza (she/her/hers) is a PhD student in English literature pursuing a Designated Emphasis in Science and Technology Studies. She studies American literature post 1945 and her research interests include censorship of literature in America post 1973, media studies, digital humanities, and advocacy work. Her most recent work, entitled "Banning Without Bans," was published on MLA Sites in the summer of 2022. 

Education

Ph.D. English. University of California, Davis. 2022 - present. (In progress).

B.A. English, Theatre. Whittier College. 2021.

Service

English Department Representative. Graduate Student Association. 2022-2023.

Inaugural Public Relations Director. Graduate Scholars of Color+. 2022-2023.

Fellowships

Mellon Mays Fellow 

Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers Fellow