Category: Communications
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Sounds of the City
The sounds of a city can be just as distinct as its skyline. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, explores the noises that permeate the neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.…
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Steven Whiting, University of Central Florida – Teamwork
It pays to be a team player. Steven Whiting, assistant professor of management at the University of Central Florida, examines how being part of the team can lead to a bigger payday from your employer. Steven Whiting is an Assistant Professor of Management in the College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida…
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Hemant Sashittal, St. John Fisher College – Reaching College Students Through Snapchat
Knowing how to use the latest social media platform can be a boon for your brand. Hemant Sashittal, professor of marketing at St. John Fisher College, details how certain brands are using Snapchat to get in touch with a younger audience. Hemant Sashittal currently serves as professor of marketing at the School of Business at…
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Chris Hopwood, Michigan State University – Women More Sensitive to Annoying Behavior
Does your sex help determine how annoying you find your co-workers? Chris Hopwood, associate professor of psychology at Michigan State University, delves into the psychology behind how both sexes perceive the actions of others. Christopher J. Hopwood, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Michigan State University where he is Principal Investigator of the…
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Clay Calvert, University of Florida – Filming Police
The filming of police has dominated the news recently. Clay Calvert, Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication and Director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida, examines the issues surrounding capturing police officers at work, for good or bad. Clay Calvert is Professor and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication…
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Stacey Hust, Washington State University – Popular Crime Shows Influence Behavior
Could watching Law & Order:SVU make you less likely to commit a sexual crime? Stacey Hust, associate professor of communications at Washington State University, wonders whether TV crime shows affect the intentions of viewers who watch them. Stacey J.T. Hust (Ph.D., 2005, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is an associate professor of communication…
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Anna Sosa, Northern Arizona University – Traditional vs Electronic Toys
Should infants be learning language from electronic toys? Anna Sosa, professor of communication sciences and disorders at Northern Arizona University, examines how the quality of interaction between children and electronic toys compares with the quality of their interactions with books and more traditional toys. Anna Sosa completed her PhD in Speech and Hearing Sciences at…
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Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, University of Pennsylvania – Slacktivism
Are you a slacktivist? Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, assistant professor of communication at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the rise of slacktivism online and whether it affects the real world. Sandra González-Bailón is an Assistant Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, affiliated faculty at the Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, and research associate at…
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Haley Horstman, University of Missouri – Storytelling Between Mothers and Daughters
Communication is a big component in the health of mother-daughter relationship. Haley Horstman, assistant professor of interpersonal and family communication at the University of Missouri, details how telling their story to their mothers can help daughters through rough periods in their lives. Dr. Haley Kranstuber Horstman researches communicated sense-making in the context of family diversity and…
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Kathrin Rothermich, McGill University – Social Communication
There are two levels to any conversation, what is said aloud – and what is not. Kathrin Rothermich, PhD in Cognitive Science; Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University, examines her research into whether or not you’re hearing the whole story. I studied Linguistics and Educational Science at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and obtained my PhD in…