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Todd Robert Petersen
Professor of English
Specializing in formal structures of visual storytelling, creative writing, film theory, and aesthetics
Traditional and Contemporary Models of Successful Writing Creative Writing Techniques Coming-of-Age Storytelling Project-Based Learning in HIgher Education Project Management Fictional Rhetoric Film Adaptation Experiential Education Visual Narrative Theory Creative Writing Storytelling Project Based Learning Creative Writing in Higher Education Religious and Inspiration Fiction Formal Structures of Visual Storytelling
Ravi Roy
Associate Professor of Political Science
Specializing in neoliberalism, political education programs, and the Deming system of profound knowledge
Political Associations Political Education Pograms Deming System of Profound Knowledge Leadership Public Policy Public Administration Neoliberalism Political Science American Government Theoretical Foundations for Issues in Public Administration Political Communication Political Science annd International Relations
Peter Sham
Professor of Theatre Arts
Specializing in Suzuki movement, directing and producing musical theatre, and character development for actors
Stage Direction Voice and Speech Training Directing Musical Theater Voice Over Producing Musical Theatre Playwriting Lyricist Artistic Direction Producing Musical Theater Character Development for Actors
Jon Smith
Professor of Communication
Specializing in public land issues, television news, and documentary film production
Communication Professional Communication in Mass Media Digital Photojournalism Documentary Film Making Television News Journalism Photography International Studies Media Ethics Public Land Issues Environmental Communications Broadcast Journalism Teaching Communication Theory Teaching Media Theory
G. Michael Stathis
Professor of Political Science and International Relations
Specializing in political science, international relations, and media portrayal of Islamic religion
Theories of International Relations Islamic State Fourth Gulf War International Conflict American Government International Law Middle Eastern Politics Political Science/International Relations American Foreign Policy Media Portrayal of Islamic Religion Democracy and Islam
Kevin Stein
Director MAPC Program/Professor of Communication
Specializing in the rhetoric of attack, apology, and responses to apology as well as political campaign communication.
Antapologia Strategies Political Campaign Messages Film Rhetoric of Defense Apologia Rhetoric Communication Pop Culture Political Communication Kategoria Rhetoric of Attack Critical Thinking Public Apologies
Tyler Stillman
Professor of Marketing / Director of Entrepreneurship
Specializing in judgment and decision making, social psychology, buyer behavior, and entrepreneurship
Decision and Risk Analysis Psychological Consequences of Social Exclusion Gender Differences in Consumer Behaviors Behavioral Psychology Buyer Behaviour Social Psychology Marketing Judgement and Decision Making Management Psychology Perceived Meaning of Life Free and Unfree Actions
Brandon Street
Director of Career & Professional Development Center
Specializing in professional development training, job search strategies, and successful employment outcomes
Workforce Services Workforce Investment Act Youth Program Career Placement Goal Setting Career Coaching Professional Development Training Job Search Strategies Leadership Development Interview Preparation Resume Writing Graduate School Preparation Coaching Successful Employment Outcomes Utah State Employment Programs Labor market research
Garrett Strosser
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology
Specializing in empirical social psychology research on topics such as morality, political psychology, and cultural psychology.
Morality and Values Stigma Against Mentally Ill Statistics in Psychology Social Norms Political Psychology Moral Judgements in Relationships Morality and Religion Ignorance Towards Atheists Forensic Psychology Ethics Dark Triad Traits Culture and Cognition Cognitive Psychology Bicultural Identity
John Taylor
Associate Professor of Biology
Specializing in bat research, collegiate program development, STEM education, and professional development
Herpetology Impact of Biological Problems on Human Affairs Collegiate Program Development STEM Education and Policy Biological Education STEM participation Bat Research Bat Behavior General Education Design and Implementation Evolutionary Biology
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