Bio

David Bao Nguyen is a PhD student at North Carolina State’s Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media program. His research focuses on the intersection of rhetoric, race, and media studies, particularly how Vietnamese people and culture are rhetorically constructed in U.S. media.

David is originally from Greensboro N.C. and comes to NC State with a wide array of experiences ranging from public speaking to orientation. He brings years of teaching experiences and approaches the classroom with a passionate lens to serve students. Overall he carries a deep care for teaching and these opportunities helped hone his love for mentorship as a whole.

Alongside teaching, he also has presented at numerous conferences:

• Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) | “What is the Rhetorical Memory of The Joy Luck Club?” | Birmingham, Alabama
• National Communication Association (NCA) | “The Pillar of HBCUs: Prophetic Persona in Deion Sander’s “I Believe” Speech at Jackson State University” | New Orleans, Louisiana
• Southern Region Orientation Workshop (SROW) | “We all come from different walks of life … Here’s how to SURVIVE yours in a new orientation experience” | Columbia, South Carolina
• Leading for an Inclusive Campus (LiNC) | “The New Onion: Exploring Breathe and Dept

Area(s) of Expertise

Media Studies, Race, Intercultural communication, Interpersonal communication, Public Speaking