Kelsey I. M. Chapates (she/her) is a Rhetoric and Composition doctoral candidate at the University of South Carolina. Her research interests include rhetorical theory, rhetoric of science, and feminist rhetorics. In addition to her research, she teaches courses on critical reading, rhetoric and composition, and business writing. Previously, she served as an Assistant Director for the First-Year English program. She holds an M.A. in Mass Communication from Stephen F. Austin State University, B.A.s in Philosophy and English Literature as well as a minor in Religious Studies from Texas A&M University.