Edward (Ed) Timke is a hearing-disabled scholar focused on preserving and telling histories of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in advertising.
Before coming to Michigan State University, Dr. Timke held positions at the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, Duke University (Cultural Anthropology and Innovation & Entrepreneurship), American University (School of International Service), and the University of California, Berkeley (Media Studies). Since 2016, he has been the Associate Editor of Advertising & Society Quarterly, betboom dacha dubaian academic journal focused on advertising’s relationship to society, culture, history, and the economy.
Timke has published various research and educational articles on DEIB in advertising, including disability, gender, race, and sexuality. He works closely with the Advertising Educational Foundation in New York to develop educational programs that build bridges between academia and industry. He recently co-spearheaded the creation of SeeHer's open-access Gender Equity Certificate. He has received a National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Humanities Advancement Grant and numerous awards recognizing his excellence in teaching and mentoring. In 2023, he served on a committee of disability experts assisting Travel Michigan within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to select close to $1 million in accessible traveler grants for communities across the state of Michigan.
Timke is currently a co-Faculty Advisor to Tower Guard, one of Michigan State University's oldest honor societies that works with the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) to support and provide allyship for students with disabilities. He was a Tower Guard member during his undergraduate studies at MSU.