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About
Rachel Bauer, Ph.D. is a Lecturer of Theatre Arts at Sacred Heart University. She has worked with both undergraduate and graduate students and both theatre majors and non-majors. In her teaching and research, Rachel focuses on theatre education, the relationship between the arts and STEM and women's experiences in American theatre. Rachel is published in the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering for a piece combining theatre with engineering design. Other research highlights community and public engagement and outreach and new play development. In addition to educator, Rachel is also a performer and director with several directorial credits to her name. Rachel is the recipient of numerous grants, fellowships and awards.
Contact Information
Media and Theater Arts
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Theatre, University of Missouri, Columbia
2013 → 2018
M.A. Theatre, University of Missouri
2011 → 2013
B.A. English Language and Literature, General & B.A. Theatre, Rowan University
2006 → 2010
External positions
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Missouri
Jan 1 2018 → Jan 1 2020
Adjunct Professor, Rowan University
Jan 1 2016 → Jan 1 2020
Costume Department Head, Media Theatre
Jan 1 2010 → Jan 1 2011
Research Interests
- New Play Development
- Theatre & Gender Studies
- Community-Engagement
- Women in American Theatre (20th-21st centuries)
- STEAM Education
Disciplines
- Theater and Performance Studies
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Mizzou IGNITES Program
Bauer, R. (PI)
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, State of Missouri
1/1/19 → 1/1/19
Project: Research project
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Developing and Evaluating Creativity Instruction Methods for Bioengineering Capstone Design Student
Bauer, R. (PI)
Mizzou AdvantageGrant, University of Missouri
1/1/16 → 1/1/16
Project: Research project
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Table Work as Antiracist Spirituality: reflections on Untitled Othello, Embodied Pedagogy, and Spiritual Productivity
Bryan, E., Gillespie, C. A. & Bauer, R., 2023, Why We Can't Wait: Racism In the Church. Punsalan-Manlimos, C., Sayuki Tiemeier, T. & Vasko, E. T. (eds.).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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The Untitled Othello Project
Bryan, E., Gillespie, C. A. & Bauer, R., 2022, In: Interdisciplinary Humanities. 39, 1, p. 12-25 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the History and Implications of Toxicity through St. Louis: Performance Artist Allana Ross and the “Toxic Mound Tours”
Bauer, R. E. & Kalz, K. M., Apr 1 2020, In: Journal of American Drama and Theatre.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Creativity Theory and Action in Bioengineering Class
Pfeiffer, F. M., Burgoyne, S., Hunt, H. K., Strobel, J., Bauer, R. E., Pardoe, J. J., Simkins, S. P., Vansant, M. E., Saboorizadeh, J., Busselle, K. & Palmer, W., Jan 1 2018, Creativity in Theatre. Creativity Theory and Action in Education. Vol. 2.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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When Theater Comes to Engineering Design: Oh How Creative They Can Be.
Pfeiffer, F. M., Bauer, R. E., Borgelt, S., Burgoyne, S., Grant, S., Hunt, H. K., Pardoe, J. J. & Schmidt, D. C., Jul 1 2017, In: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-transactions of The Asme. 139Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Griffiths Leadership Society for Women (External organization)
Bauer, R. (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Association of Theatre in Higher Education (External organization)
Bauer, R. (Member)
Jan 1 2011 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Prizes
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Carla Waal Johns Fellowshipfor the Research of Women in Theatre
Bauer, R. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Jane Chambers Student Playwriting Award
Bauer, R. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MFA Playwright’s Workshop & New Play Dramaturgy Intensive Fellowship
Bauer, R. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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