Dr. Sumayya Granger holds a B.A. in French and Art History and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics, all from the University of Arizona. She is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Public and Applied Humanities (PAH) at UA. She has taught classes on memes, collaboration, intercultural competence, the relationship between humans and animals, and effective habits of mind. In addition to her role in PAH, Dr. Granger serves as the Associate Director at the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL).