Dr. James Wynn

Professor

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Biography

James Wynn has been a faculty member in the Department of English at Carnegie Mellon University since 2006 and currently serves as the director of the Rhetoric Program. His research and teaching explore science, mathematics, and public policy from a rhetorical perspective. He has authored books such as 'Evolution by the Numbers' (2012), which discusses how mathematics is argued within the realm of science, and 'Citizen Science in the Digital Age' (2017), which examines how internet-connected devices have shaped the development of citizen science. Wynn has edited and contributed to various collections, including 'Arguing Numbers' (2021), focusing on the intersection of rhetoric and mathematics. He teaches courses including Rhetoric of Science, Rhetoric of Public Policy, Climate Change, Argumentation, and Professional Technical Writing. His research interests encompass science, mathematics, climate change, citizen science, digital humanities, communication, argument, and public policy.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.