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Selina Stewart is an Associate Professor in the Department of History, Classics, and Religion at the University of Alberta. She obtained her PhD from Cornell University and holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors from Concordia University, Montreal. Her research primarily focuses on the intersections of science and poetry in the ancient world, with a particular emphasis on ancient Greek and Hellenistic poetry. She has published numerous articles on topics such as ancient epic, lyric, and Hellenistic poetry, alongside ancient astronomy, astrology, and divination. Stewart has served on the board of the Classical Association of Canada and has contributed to journals such as Phoenix and Science, Technology & Society. She is also a recipient of the Cécile E. Mactaggart Travel Award for Narrative Writing, awarded in 2014, and the Faculty of Arts Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentorship and Teaching in 2020. Her work as a translator includes a notable translation of Nicole Loraux's 'Born of Earth: Myth and Politics in Athens,' published by Cornell University Press. In her teaching, she covers Greek and Latin language and literature at various levels and has taught courses on historical linguistics, Greek and Roman literature, and related subjects.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management