Faculty Enrichment - Lynn Comella

Lynn Comella, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies at UNLV and serves as the program’s undergraduate advisor. She is the recipient of the 2015 Nevada Regents’ Rising Researcher Award, which is given annually to one NSHE faculty member from UNLV, UNR, and DRI in recognition of early-career accomplishments. An interdisciplinary scholar trained in cultural studies, Dr. Comella’s research is animated by a desire to better understand a number of broad sociological themes, including the relationship between gender, sexual politics, marketplace culture, and consumer capitalism.