Mentor Name:
Wanda Pillow
Mentor Position:
Professor
Department:
Gender Studies
College:
Cultural & Social Transformation
Email:
wanda.pillow@utah.edu
Project Description:
The premier feminist studies journal “Frontiers” is in need of a student to work with the Editors and Assistant. Primary Focus on website development: communications, scheduling and content development for author, activist, artist interviews for podcasts and other web content. Social media strategies may also be part of the project.
Opportunity Type:
Volunteer; Prepare a UROP proposal; Write Honors thesis; Earn independent study credit
Student Role:
• Meet with Editor and Assistant and plan goals
• Maintain consistent communications with Editor and Assistant on projects, timelines, problem-solving
Student Benefits:
Insight into journal production; experience working with a collective; opportunity to impact website content; interact with incredible scholars; and mentoring by journal Editor
Project Duration:
project is ongoing until July 2023; 5-10 hours per week depending on student schedule
Minimum Requirements:
experience or interest in web communications & gender, race, sexuality, disability studies is preferable. coursework in these areas not required but taken into account.