Starting in January, Melissa will begin her new position on faculty in the Department of Communication at Drexel University, where she will teach classes and do research focused on non-profit communication. This allows her to draw from her extensive background in environmental, health, and intercultural communication, as well as her experience working with the Peace Corps and studying the rhetoric of non-profits such as the Save the Redwoods League.
I know that members of our group–myself included–are especially excited to visit her in Philadelphia sooner rather than later. Work studying chemical rhetoric seems to lead often to the northeastern United States, whether to the Science History Institute or to one of many National Historic Chemical Landmarks located in that part of the country. Cheers to a very happy new year at Drexel, Dr. Parks!