Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Farnsworth has spent decades researching how media and politics intersect. Check out his website at stephenfarnsworth.net.
American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics
Marie Shanahan
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Shanahan is an expert in the intersection of journalism and digital communication technology, online news and digital discourse.
News Literacy Digital Discourse Journalism Local news Media
Ryan Thornburg, M.A.
Associate Professor, UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media · UNC-Chapel Hill
Thornburg is an expert in data-driven reporting and media economics.
Digital Elections Engagement Local news Fake News
Elizabeth Zechmeister
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and Director of LAPOP · Vanderbilt University
Expert in Latin American political behavior and director of the world-renowned Latin American Public Opinion Project.
Democracy Polling Latin America Comparative Politics Latin America Democracy
Adam Schiffer
Associate Professor, Political Science · Texas Christian University
Professor Schiffer writes and speaks on media bias, presidential nomination contests, political news, elections, and public opinion.
Public Opinion and American Politics National Elections Political News Presidential Nomination Contests Media Bias
Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Oeldorf-Hirsch's research focuses on information sharing on social media, particularly in the areas of news, science, and well-being.
Science Communication News Engagement Computer-mediated communication Communication Technology Social Media
Frank Waddell
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Frank Waddell's research interests are at the intersection of new technology and online storytelling.
Artificial Intelligence Media Violence Media Effects Online News Fake News
Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick
Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Communications expert, focusing on the politics of media
Media Selection New Media Political Communication Health communication News
Heidi Tworek
Assistant Professor of History · University of British Columbia
Professor Tworek's current research focuses on communications, international organizations, history, and transatlantic relations.
News and Media International Relations International Organizations Legal History Germany and Europe
Melita Garza
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Melita Garza’s areas of expertise include journalism history, diversity, businesses and economic news and literary journalism.
Media Literacy Fake News Journalism History Literary Journalism Diversity
Mindy McAdams
Chair/Professor · University of Florida
Mindy McAdams studies communication technologies, online journalism, interactivity and multimedia, the Internet and changes in societies.
Artificial Intelligence Data Journalism Numeracy and Coding Communication Technology
Lisa Fazio
Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Development · Vanderbilt University
Expert on how people process true and false information, and how to mitigate the effects of reading and sharing false information.
How to prevent sharing false information online Lies Fake News Developmental Science Cognition
Thomas Ksiazek, PhD
Associate Professor of Communication; Director of Graduate Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Thomas Ksiazek's, PhD, research is focused on the media industry's constant evolution to satisfy the needs of its audience.
Communication Media Industries Cross-Platform Audience Behavior Network Analysis of Digital Media Use News Audiences
Lyn Millner, M.F.A.
Expert in news literacy, journalism, writing and cults · Florida Gulf Coast University
Lyn Millner is an author whose specialties include Florida history and narrative journalism.
Editing Journalism History News Literacy Mobile Journalism Grammar
Amanda J. Crawford
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.
Literary Journalism Media News Literacy Misinformation Journalism Ethics
Wayne Elsey
Head Coach/CEO · Elsey Enterprises
Head Coach/CEO of Elsey Enterprises
Public Speaking Public Relations Marketing Strategy Non-Profit Marketing Nonprofit Leadership
Spiro Kiousis
Executive Associate Dean/Professor · University of Florida
Spiro Kiousis’ research interests include political public relations, political communication and digital communication.
Public Relations Campaign Public Relations Research Public Relations Strategy Political Communication
Antino Kim
Assistant Professor of Decision and Information Technologies · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Antino Kim is an expert in digital piracy, fake news, social media and the supply chain of information goods.
Cloud Computing IT and Worker Displacement Social Media Fake News Digital Piracy
Michael Fabiano
Vice President, Revenue-Local Media · THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
An established leader in the media industry with an extensive understanding of digital, broadcast and print.
Publishing Financial Planning Business & Strategic Planning Negotiating Agreements Business Process Engineering
Sylvia Chan-Olmsted
Professor/Director · University of Florida
Sylvia Chan-Olmsted researches cross-platform media consumption and AI applications in media and marketing communications.
Media Management and Economics Communication Technology Brand Relationships Artificial Intelligence Media Competition