Dr. Ida Yoshinaga

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Biography

Ida Yoshinaga is an Assistant Professor at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a non-traditional scholar with a background in film, television, and media studies, emphasizing genre theory and cultural studies. Her work explores the intersections of cinematic production, community engagement, and the politics of storytelling, particularly in the realms of science fiction and fantasy. She has edited and contributed to various important publications in the field, including 'Uneven Futures: Strategies Community Survival Speculative Fiction' and 'Routledge Companion to Media Fairytale Cultures'. Additionally, she is involved in film production and has been recognized with various awards for her contributions to academia and creative writing, including significant grants for her research in speculative fiction. Currently, she teaches courses related to communication and cultural production, focusing on critical engagement with media narratives.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts • Georgia Institute of Technology

Ida Yoshinaga is a non-traditional scholar with expertise in film, television, and media studies, focusing on genre theory and cultural studies.

Awards

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Walter James Miller Award Student Scholarship

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Grace K. J. Abernethy Creative Writing Award

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RD Mullen Ph.D. Grant

Courses

Communication & Culture Science Fiction Film TV Creative Writing Studies in Film Television Animation Special Topics

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.