My name is Tom Wright.

You may refer to me as Dr. Wright, Prof. Wright, Mr. Wright, or just Tom.

I joined Temple in August 2004 after completing my MA and Ph.D. at Purdue University.

My BA is in Anthropology and Sociology from Truman State University.

My areas of interest in strategic communication include communication theory and identity.

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I am an active participant in the university community. I am the Assistant Department Chair in Communication and Social Influence and the Public Speaking Course Director. I have previously served as a faculty representative on the Temple University Faculty Senate and the General Education Executive Committee.

I also received the School of Media and Communication Junior Faculty Award for Innovative Teaching, the Provost's Award for Innovative Teaching in General Education, and the Temple University Faculty Advisor of the Year.

I enjoy hiking, gardening, cooking, international football/soccer (not American), watching movies with my kids, science fiction, and reading philosophy.