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Carson S. Kay

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Assistant Professor at Washburn University
📍 Topeka, Kansas, United States

Carson S. Kay is an Assistant Professor at Washburn University, where he also serves as Acting Department Chair. A PhD graduate from Ohio University, his research examines political identity, civic disengagement, and the role of dialogue in public discourse. He specializes in rhetorical and qualitative methodologies.

Outside of academia, Carson has a background in animal science from Berry College, which aligns with his interest in the National Audubon Society. He has over a decade of experience in competitive public speaking and has coached collegiate speech and debate teams, focusing on events like persuasive speaking and rhetorical criticism.

Unique fact: Carson has co-authored research on how nonprofit organizations use narrative to inspire grassroots organizing for human trafficking prevention.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Assistant Professor
Job Level
Junior
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States
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Political Communication
His primary research area focuses on how political identities are represented in U. S. conversations and the rhetoric of figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Dialogue & Deliberation
He teaches and publishes on how deliberative communication can reinvigorate public interest in political discourse and help build peace.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Assistant Professor
Washburn University
1-2023 - 5-2023
Acting Department Chair
Washburn University
8-2020 - 6-2022
Lecturer of Communication Studies
Washburn University
8-2016 - 5-2020
Graduate Teaching Associate
Ohio University
8-2016 - 5-2018
Graduate Assistant Coach, Forensics (Speech & Debate) Team
Ohio University
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Education
2016 - 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Ohio University
2016 - 2018
Master of Arts (MA)
Ohio University
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Berry College
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