Darian Wilson

Darian Wilson is a Ph.D. student in Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where they specialize in Women’s and Gender Studies. They also serve as a Research Assistant with the University of Nebraska AI Institute and as a Lecturer in the Department of English, teaching courses in writing and rhetoric.

Wilson’s research engages digital humanities, artificial intelligence, and literary and cultural studies, with particular attention to questions of neurodiversity, childhood, and the construction of “normalcy” in literary and cultural texts. Their work explores how emerging technologies and digital methods reshape the interpretation of literature, pedagogy, and cultural narratives. They have contributed to digital humanities projects such as Undisciplining the Victorian Classroom and One More Voice, where their work has included editorial development and archival encoding.

In addition to their research, Wilson is committed to teaching writing as a tool for critical inquiry and social engagement. As an instructor of record for courses such as Writing for Change and Writing for Communities, they emphasize rhetorical awareness, multimodal composition, and the role of digital environments in shaping contemporary communication.

Wilson’s scholarly work includes publications on neurodiversity, queer theory, and children’s literature, with essays forthcoming in edited collections on Anne of Green Gables and The Hunger Games. Their broader academic interests include disability and mad studies, digital pedagogy, and the cultural impact of artificial intelligence.

Through their work with the AI Institute and in the classroom, Wilson is interested in advancing critical AI literacy and exploring how interdisciplinary approaches can inform more inclusive and reflective uses of emerging technologies.