Robert Rowan

Rob Rowan is a Lecturer in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication (WRAP) program. He has worked as a writer, teacher, database designer, and business owner. He holds a doctorate in English Studies (Technical Communication) from Illinois State University. Before coming to MIT, Rob taught at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. His interests include open source projects, humor and its uses, creative writing, video games, science fact and fiction, computer programming, neuroscience and adult education, technical communication pedagogy, and contemporary politics and culture. He specializes in teaching technical and professional communication to STEM majors. Rob has the good fortune to live with the two best dogs in the world.