Harry Potter in Academics:
Political and Psychological Implications of Harry Potter in Modern Culture

Featuring Our Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Janina Scarlet and Professor Anthony Gierzynski
and Moderated by Acclaimed Author
John Granger
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Dr. Janina Scarlet
Biography and Links
Dr. Janina Scarlet is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and a self-professed full time geek.  She has presented her work in professional psychological conferences, and other pop culture conventions, such as San Diego Comic Con. She uses Superhero Therapy, which incorporates characters from geek culture, including Superheros, into evidence-based therapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.

You can read her blog at http://www.superhero-therapy.com/ or follow her on twitter at @ShadowQuill
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Professor Anthony Gierzynski
Biography and Links
Joining Dr. Scarlett will be Professor Jack (Anthony) Gierzynski.  His recent book Harry Potter and the Millennials: Research Methods and the Politics of the Muggle Generation (The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2013) was wildly discussed within the HP community.  His current projects include a book on the media and politics, and research articles on the impact of entertainment media such as Game of Thrones, The House of Cards, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report on the political views of fans of those shows.
Described by TIME as the “Dean of Harry Potter Scholars,” John Granger has been writing and speaking about the artistry and meaning of Joanne Rowling’s Hogwarts Adventures since 2002. In all that time, he has consistently been ahead of the pack in understanding and explaining why readers love the Potter Saga.

John's blog can be found at http://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/
The MISTI-Con Keynote Luncheon is a separately ticketed event that can only be attended by registered MISTI-Con guests. Tickets are $30 per person and includes a buffet of assorted sandwich wraps, cold salads, beverages and dessert. The menu will be available soon..

The event will take place Friday May 22nd, 12pm - 2pm in the Main Events Tent
Any questions about the Keynote can be sent to info@misti-con.org