Dr. Mirla Gonzalez

Biography

Mirla Gonzalez is the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies and a Senior Academic Professional at the School of Modern Languages at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Originally from El Salvador, she holds a B.S. in Biomedical Science from Marist College, as well as an M.A. and Ph.D. in Spanish from the University of Kansas. Her specialization lies in 19th-21st century Peninsular literature and film, with particular focus on the intersection of science, technology, ethics, and literature. Her research interests encompass the portrayal of biotechnology, robotics, sex, and gender within Spanish Science Fiction, especially in how these narratives mediate influences between Arab, African, and Spanish cultures. Gonzalez's notable publications include the article titled 'Biotech, Barceló, Bustelo: Reproduction, Motherhood, and Gendered Hierarchies in Spanish Science Fiction', which is part of the edited volume 'Laboratory of One's Own: Women in Science in Spanish Culture'. In addition to her research endeavors, she is a strong advocate for Open Educational Resources, serving as a Development Editor for the open-access digital platform Acceso, which supports the development of transcultural competence among language learners.

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