Professor 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
— PresentIvan 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
Walter James Miller Award Student Scholarship
Grace K. J. Abernethy Creative Writing Award
RD Mullen Ph.D. Grant
Courses
Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology
Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
TOEFL
IELTS
Prerequisites
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.