2024-2025 Social Media Sub-Committee

​Michol Miller is a doctoral student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She has over ten years of experience teaching English as a second language and academic writing both domestically in the US and internationally in Brazil and China. Her primary research interests include critical curriculum and materials development and teacher training for indigenous language revitalization, follow by secondary interests in task-based language teaching, critical pedagogy and cognitive usage-based approaches to second language acquisition. Motivated by her own personal journey of language reclamation as part of the Hawaiian diaspora, her research focuses on exploring ways that research in second language acquisition can be leveraged to support the language revitalization efforts of language communities around the world.

​Mukib Khan is a PhD candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Applied Linguistics Program within the Department of English at Oklahoma State University. His research interests focus on second language writing and technology, multimodality, digital genres, and the use of visualization to enhance communication. Currently, he is investigating the role of Graphical Abstracts (GAs) in improving scholarly communication. Originally from Bangladesh, Mukib has experience as a university-level language teacher. He also serves as one of the Assistant Directors of the International Composition Program (ICP) in his department. As a researcher, Mukib aims to explore diverse modes of communication integrated into digital platforms for academic purposes. He is particularly interested in incorporating more visuals into composition and scholarly communication to foster more equitable learning environments. As a member of the GSC social media sub-committee, Mukib's goal is to leverage various digital platforms to enhance scholarly communication.

​Rika Nakano is a doctoral student in the Multilingual Language Education (MLE) program at Ohio State University. Her research interests encompass teacher education, testing and assessment, and curriculum development in language programs. Before pursuing her doctoral studies, she worked as a Japanese language instructor at Emory University in Georgia. Currently, she serves as a graduate teaching assistant, teaching Japanese. As a member of the GSC social media sub-committee, her goal is to facilitate easy access and scholarly communication for those interested in applied linguistics.

Nilima Hakim Mow is a Ph.D. student  in Linguistics at George Mason University. Her research mainly focuses on language documentation and revitalization of endangered Indigenous languages through community collaboration. Currently, she is working with the Akuzipik language of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, and the Hawrami language, spoken in regions of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. In addition to her work in language preservation, Nilima is dedicated to the development of pedagogical approaches and materials for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). She also creates educational resources for Indigenous heritage language learners, ensuring that these languages are not only preserved but actively used by future generations. Nilima also serves on the International Student Advisory Board at her university advocating for international student needs. Her goal as a member of the AAAL Graduate Student Committee’s social media subcommittee is to foster knowledge-sharing, elevate graduate student voices, and enhance the online visibility of the committee’s initiatives. She aims to create an inclusive digital space that informs, connects, and celebrates the contributions and achievements of graduate students.

Anthony is a Ph.D. Student in Teaching, Learning, and Culture (TLAC) at Texas A&M University. He is originally from Taiwan. Before coming to the US, he taught adult learners English in a private language institute. He also has experience teaching Mandarin Chinese to college CFL students. His research interests are bilingual (Chinese/English) literacy, SLA, Global English Language Teaching (GELT), and Chinese/English phonology. Currently, he serves as a graduate research assistant and lab manager in the Cross-Linguistic Literacy & Cognition Research Group (CLIC). He enjoys reading and gaming in his free time.

Mushaal AlBugami is a doctoral student at Ole Miss specializing in Applied Linguistics. Her research interests focus on pragmatics, discourse analysis and linguistic landscape studies to enhance cross-cultural communication. Currently, she is investigating the role of multimodal discourse.

Originally from Saudi Arabia, Mushaal brings substantial teaching experience in higher education. Prior to her doctoral studies, she worked for 10+ years as a lecturer at King Saud University's College of Languages Science, where she contributed to various academic and administrative initiatives. She is deeply committed to advancing understanding of language use in social contexts and exploring how linguistic research can enhance cross-cultural communication and education. Her experience in translation and interpretation has informed her current research on the intersection of pragmatics and intercultural communication.

As a member of the AAAL Graduate Student Committee’s social media subcommittee, Mushaal is dedicated to promoting the committee’s initiatives, showcasing innovative research, and highlighting professional development opportunities. Through the committee’s strategic social media outreach, she aims to create an inclusive platform where graduate students can share their academic journeys and research contributions.