NC Wesleyan University - Deep End Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Joe Lane, Provost at North Carolina Wesleyan University, "The Deep End" dives into the dynamic ways faculty integrate their research and scholarly work into the classroom. Each episode showcases the innovative work of NCWU teacher-scholars, offering insights for alumni, students, and fellow educators. Whether you're curious about cutting-edge academic projects or looking to connect with inspiring professors, this podcast brings the heart of Wesleyan’s academic excellence to your ears.
NC Wesleyan University - Deep End Podcast
Dr. Doreen Thierauf, Associate Professor of English, Ep. 3
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Doreen Thierauf, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, discusses what brought her to the United States for graduate study at the University of North Carolina and eventually settling in at NC Wesleyan University. She is also serves as the General Education Program Coordinator, Assistant Director of the Teaching and Learning Center and Editor of Omnium: The Undergraduate Research Journal at NCWU.
Dr. Thierauf shares her academic journey from aspiring astrophysicist in Germany to literature scholar in the U.S. She recounts how her early fascination with science shifted to a passion for English literature, sparked by reading Jane Austen in high school. The episode offers insights into her background, her love for language, and her path to becoming a dedicated educator and researcher.