Taylor Katz
Education
MA, Communication, Abilene Christian University, Spring 2018 BA, Communication; BA, Music, Southwest Baptist University, Fall 2012
Research Interests
My work centers on the intersection of storytelling, culture, and mythology, particularly within the context of film. I am passionate about revealing the unseen connections between the concepts embedded in these key communication artifacts and their impact on cultural life.
Teaching Experience
University of WI-Milwaukee
Communication 103: Public Speaking
Instructor, online sections (present)
Lab Instructor (2018-2019)
Abilene Christian University
Communication 211: Speech and Rhetoric
Assistant (Fall 2016-Spring 2017)
Instructor of Record (Fall 2017-Spring 2018)
Scholarly Service and Workshops
Panel Chair, “Public Memory in Film,” Eastern Communication Association Annual Convention, Pittsburgh, PA, 2018
Panel, “Student Papers in Rhetoric Panel,” National Communication Association Annual Convention, Dallas, TX, 2017
Pre-Conference Participant, “Our Monstrous Legacies,” National Communication Association Annual Convention, Dallas, TX, 2017
Department and University Service
Speaking Center Consultant & Clifton Strengths Coach, Fall 2016-Fall 2017 Assistant Coach, ACU Debate, Fall 2017-Spring 2018 Volunteer Event Staff & Public Speaking Consultant, TEDxACU, Spring 2017 & Spring 2018 Tournament Judge, TCSIT State Tournament, Spring 2017 & Spring 2018
Academic Memberships and Honors
NCA (2017) ECA (2018) Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society Alpha Chi, National Honor Society