My background in English Literature and composition pedagogy is layered with extensive professional experience in content development, copywriting, and project management. I bring my interest in the intersections of technology, visual design, and strategic communication to the classroom, creating assignments and activities to help students develop relevant, practical, and strategic professional communication skills.

Courses Taught

ENGR 2301: Citizenship in Engineering Contexts (4-credit hour, Research and Creative Inquiry Designation)

ENGR 2367: American Attitudes About Technology

Research & Professional Interests

• Technical Communication and Professional Writing
• Communicating Science and Technology
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Communications
• Motion Design and Visual Communications
• Educational Technologies and Open Educational Resources

Selected Publications

The Theory & Practice of Motion Design: Critical Perspectives and Professional Practice. Eds. Brian Stone & Leah Wahlin. New York: Focal Press / Routledge. July 2018.

Open Educational Resources (Pressbooks):

Fundamentals of Engineering Technical Communications. Ed. Leah Wahlin. First released August 2018. ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/feptechcomm

A Guide to Technical Communications: Strategies & Applications. Eds. Leah Wahlin & Lynn Hall. First released August 2016. ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/engrtechcomm