M. Stang is a joint Ph.D. candidate in American Studies and Film & Media Studies. M. develops cultural histories and theories of 20th-century U.S. public amusement, entertainment, and media. Across their research projects, M. considers how American recreation and leisure are essential to the ritual reproduction of white supremacy and anti-democracy in the United States. Alongside their scholarship, M. is a museum educator and academic outreach specialist who fosters inclusive community programming for K-12 and adult learners. They hold an M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies from the University of Southern California and a B.A. in History and History of Art from the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor.