Category: Communications
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Terry Gipson, SUNY New Paltz – How Art Can Help Us Improve Our Communication Skills
Can art help you improve your communication skills? Terry Gipson, lecturer in the department of communications at SUNY New Paltz, says yes. Terry Gipson has over 25 years of experience in public relations, marketing, experiential design, and public affairs. He’s a Lecturer in Communications at The State University of New York at New Paltz where…
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Katelyn Knox, University of Central Arkansas – Race and National Identity in Contemporary France
How do you fight racism in a supposed post-racial society? Katelyn Knox, associate professor in the department of languages, linguistics, literatures and cultures at the University of Central Arkansas, examines one instance in Europe. I’m an Associate Professor of French at the University of Central Arkansas, where I specialize in 20th- and 21st-century French and…
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Kevin Jones, George Fox University – Mentoring At-Risk Students
Learning doesn’t always have to happen in the classroom. Kevin Jones, professor of communication studies at George Fox University, discusses one way students get to use their skills and play a bigger role in society. Kevin T. Jones has been teaching at the college level for more than 30 years and has served various communication…
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InduShobha Chengalur-Smith, University at Albany – The Reciprocity of Empathy in Online, Health-Based Communities
On University at Albany Week: Sometimes an online community is what you need to get through a tough time. InduShobha Chengalur-Smith, associate professor of information systems and business analytics, explores how relationships can help during these periods. InduShobha Chengalur-Smith is a faculty member in the Information Systems & Business Analytics department at the School of…
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Amber Silver, University at Albany – Improving Communication of Weather Information During Natural Disasters
On University at Albany Week: Nothing lights up the internet like a big storm. Amber Silver, assistant professor in the college of emergency preparedness, examines how this information can be used for research. Dr. Amber Silver is an Assistant Professor for the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. She received her Ph.D. in…
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Elizabeth Casserly, Trinity College – Vision and Communication
On Trinity College Week: Visual information is important for speech. Elizabeth Casserly, assistant professor of psychology, looks at why it’s not always a good thing. Elizabeth Casserly began her study of human language and cognition as an undergraduate Linguistics major at Yale University. Since then, she has volunteered as a research assistant for a speech-oriented…
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Amelia Reigstad, University of Wisconsin River Falls – Workplace Communications
Does the gender of an employee play a role in the outcome of a public relations campaign? Amelia Reigstad, visiting assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, looks into whether personality traits rather than gender can make the biggest difference. Amelia Reigstad joined the University of Wisconsin River Falls Marketing Communications program from…
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Katherine Rafferty, Iowa State University – Doctor Parent Communication
Having a chronically ill child is a stressful situation for parents. Katherine Rafferty, lecturer at Iowa State University, discusses how parents can become advocates to ensure their child gets the best care possible. Katherine Rafferty is a lecturer at Iowa State University and teaches a variety of communication courses to undergraduate students. Katherine is the…
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Naja Ferjan Ramirez, University of Washington – Building Bilingual Brains
Learning a second language can be important for the future. Naja Ferjan Ramirez, research scientist at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences at the University of Washington, examines how learning from a very young age can have many advantages. Naja Ferjan Ramirez, Ph. D., is a Research Scientist at the Institute for Learning &…
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Adam Gaffey, Winona State University – Rhetorical Agency
Who has the power? Adam Gaffey, assistant professor of communication studies at Winona State University, determines this question in terms of rhetorical agency. I joined the faculty at Winona State University in fall 2016. Professional and educational prospects led me to New York, Texas, and South Dakota, but I’m very glad to once again call…