Dr. Sarah Dimick

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Dimick is jointly appointed in the Department of English and the Program in Environmental Policy and Culture at Northwestern University. Her research centers on portrayals of climate change, environmental justice, and contemporary global Anglophone literatures. In her forthcoming book, 'Unseasonable: Climate Change and Global Literatures,' she examines the ways in which knowledge about climate change is constructed and conveyed through literature. Her work has been published in various academic journals, including ISLE and Contemporary Literature. Dimick’s contributions to the field have been recognized with short-listing for the Association for the Study of Arts Present Book Prize. In addition to her research, she serves as co-editor of the Sign Nature book series, published by the University of Virginia Press, and is Vice President of the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment. Her academic specializations include Environmental Humanities, Global Anglophone Literature, Postcolonial and Diaspora Studies, and Science, Technology, and Society Studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.