Tag: communications
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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…
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Christian Kiewitz, University of Dayton – Bad Bosses and Defensive Silence
Abusive bosses can have many harmful effects on a company. Christian Kiewitz, professor in management at the University of Dayton, discusses how a vicious cycle can damage the workplace. Christian Kiewitz is a professor of management at the University of Dayton. His publications and research interests involve workplace aggression, especially abusive supervision, as well as…
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Billie Murray, Villanova University – Hate Speech
Should the U.S. reconsider its stance on hate speech? Billie Murray, associate professor in the department of communication at Villanova University, discusses whether limits should be placed. A rhetorical activist scholar, Dr. Murray’s research explores the timely territory of community responses to hate speech. In conducting her research she observes, and can speak about, protest…
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Aly Colon, Washington and Lee University – The New Gatekeepers of News
We’re all the gatekeepers of news today. Aly Colon, Professor of Media Ethics in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications at Washington and Lee University, examines regular people spreading fake news online. Aly Colón is the Knight Professor of Media Ethics in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications at Washington and Lee University. …