Chérie Rivers Ndaliko, Ph.D., A.M., B.M.
Assistant Professor, Department of Music; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Communication; College of Arts and Sciences · UNC at Chapel Hill
An interdisciplinary scholar, Ndaliko studies arts interventions in conflict regions of Africa.
Ethnomusicology Black Atlantic Culture Social Engagement Sociopolitical Transformation Cultural Theory
Emilie Townes
Dean of the Divinity School; E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Womanist Ethics and Society · Vanderbilt University
An expert in Christian ethics, womanist theology and womanist perspectives on health care, economic justice, poetry and literary theory.
Theological Education Baptist Studies Cultural Theory and Studies African American Women and Religion Womanist Ethics
David Smilde
Charles A. and Leo M. Favrot Professor of Human Relations and and Senior Associate Fellow at CIPR · Tulane University
David Smilde is an expert in the sociology of culture, sociology of religion, social movements, political sociology and Latin America.
Human Rights Social Movements Sociology of Culture Sociology of Religion Political Sociology
Andrew Ledbetter
Professor, Communication Studies · Texas Christian University
Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (Structural Equation Modeling, Confirmatory Factor Analysis) Relational Maintenance Interpersonal Communication How Attitudes Toward Technology Shape its Use Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Using Technology
John Mercer
Professor of Gender and Sexuality · Birmingham City University
John Mercer is recognised as one of the leading voices in the study of gay pornography and gay culture.
Gender 1950s Hollywood Cinema Masculinity Sexuality Pornography Representations