Dr. Stephanie Thomas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stephanie Swindle Thomas has built a career that combines her degrees in Art History with multimedia skills and a passion for arts advocacy. Her photographs have been featured in exhibitions, and she has collaborated with artists, musicians, and directors on various arts-related projects worldwide. As a teacher and mentor, she emphasizes experiential learning and engaged empathy. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, she is a third-generation musician and has worked with organizations like the Blues Foundation and Metal Museum before joining Penn State, where she contributes to the Palmer Museum of Art. Additionally, she is a published fiction writer and leads a virtual writers' group as well as storytelling workshops.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaches courses in multimedia arts and collaborates on arts advocacy initiatives.

Awards

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University Staff Achievement Award

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Staff Spotlight Award

Courses

AA297: Multimedia Arts ARTH297: Museum PR Comm495: Multimedia Internships Photo495: Professional Photography Internship

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.