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Maria Cotera
Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin
Maria Cotera is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Mexican American and Latina/o Studies.12 She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and currently serves as the Graduate Advisor in her department.2
Research and Expertise
Dr. Cotera's academic focus includes:
- Chicana studies
- Feminist theory
- Digital humanities
- Public humanities
Her work often intersects these areas, contributing to the field of Latina/o Studies.34
Career Highlights
Academic Positions::
- Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin (current)3
- Previously held a position at the University of Michigan in the Women's Studies Program and Program in American Culture (Latina/o Studies)5
Early Career:: Dr. Cotera began her career as a researcher and writer at the Chicana Research and Learning Center, which laid the foundation for her future academic pursuits.3
Publications and Contributions
Maria Cotera has made significant contributions to her field:
- She has authored at least 22 publications6
- Her research has been cited 104 times, indicating its impact in the academic community6
Online Presence
Dr. Cotera maintains an active online presence:
- She can be found on Twitter under the handle @MECotera, where she describes herself as a "Chicana, feminist, digital humanities, public humanities" scholar4
- Her personal website is mariacotera.com4
As an Associate Professor in the Mexican American and Latino Studies Department at the University of Texas, Maria Cotera continues to contribute to the field through her research, teaching, and public engagement in Chicana and Latina studies.7