Eric Freedman
Knight Center for Environmental Journalism Chair and Professor · Michigan State University
Eric Freedman teaches environmental journalism and serves as director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism.
Public Affairs Journalism Practices Press Systems Environmental Journalism
Danielle K. Brown
1855 Community & Urban Journalism Professorship, Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Danielle K. Brown's interdisciplinary scholarship utilizes the cross-sections of journalism, political science, and sociology.
Sociology Journalism Political Science
Marc Smith
Chief Social Scientist · Connected Action
Internet sociologist, using social network analysis and visualization to map and understand social media
Social Media Social Networks Business Collaboration Information Visualization
Christina Myers
Assistant Professor of Journalism · Michigan State University
Christina Myers's research examines narratives of the Black experience in mass media, with a focus on music, sports and news.
Race and Media Critical Race Theory Mass Communication
Andrew Selepak
Instructional Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Andrew Selepak can speak to a variety of topics, including pop culture, online education, fake news and partisan media.
Personal Branding Online Learning Online Media Media Effects Social Media
Angela Bradbery
Chair · University of Florida
Angela Bradbery has over 30 years experience practicing and studying activism, advocacy and public interest communications.
Public Interest Communications Advocacy Activism Nonprofits
Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA
Associate Professor, Communication/Public Relations · Curry College
Public Relations Society of America Fellow. Curry College Communication Professor; Veteran PR Professional; PRSA Director (2011-2012)
Social Media Job Search Career Development
Ted Bridis
Lecturer · University of Florida
Ted Bridis is a veteran investigative journalist who teaches students all aspects of investigative journalism.
Freedom of Information Political Communication First Amendment Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics Investigative Journalism
Christopher (Chris) Hansen, M.F.A.
Chairman and Professor for Film & Digital Media · Baylor University
Digital media expert and filmmaker, working on new feature and short projects
Mass Communication Screenwriting Postproduction Film & Video Directing Field Production
Daxton “Chip” Stewart
Professor and Assistant Provost for Research Compliance · Texas Christian University
Dr. Stewart’s areas of expertise include media law and communication technology.
Media Law Communication Technology First Amendment Freedom of Information Public Records Law
Marisa Smith
Assistant Professor of Advertising and Public Relations · Michigan State University
Marisa Smith's research investigates news disseminated in digital environments and the sociopolitical influence of these messages.
Race Social Media Crime News Politics Activism
Leslie Hancock
President and Founder · Crown Word Services
Experienced content strategist, speaker and trainer.
Communication Social Media Content
John C. Besley
Ellis N. Brandt Professor of Public Relations · Michigan State University
Dr. John C. Besley studies public opinion about science and scientists' opinions about the public.
Decision Processes Public Opinion Decision-Making
Allison Eden
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Allison Eden's work centers on understanding media enjoyment, and more broadly the effects of entertainment on user behavior and well-being.
Motivation Enjoyment Media Psychology Morality
Brad Bushman
Rinehart Chair | Department of Mass Communication · The Ohio State University
Media and social psychology expert, focusing on the problem of human aggression and violence
Violence in Society and Media Social Psychology Advanced Research Methods in Communication Communication in Society
Erik Nisbet
Associate Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Expert in communication focused on non-democratic contexts, public diplomacy, foreign policy, public opinion and global problems.
Political Communication Public Opinion Science Communication
Saleem Alhabash
Assistant Professor of Public Relations · Michigan State University
Expert in social and new media
Advertising and Public Relations Media and Information Social Media Journalism Editing
Dan Li, Ph.D.
Research Associate · IDEA
Dan Li wrote her dissertation on parental mediation of children’s television viewing.
Higher Education Program Development Distance Learning Adult Education Survey Design
Eric Strauss
Presidential Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Biological and Human Social Dynamics of Urban Ecosystems Behavioral Ecology of Animals in Urbanizing Habitats Public Engagement in the Doing and Teaching of Science