A Narrative of My Research

One of the pieces of wisdom that I acquired during grad school was that supposedly a good scholar could explain their research agenda, with clarity and precision, in around 200 words. I could have followed this sage wisdom if my research followed a specific, specialized route. I’ve learned over the...

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Dissertation Award World Tour

Since the completion of my dissertation, the only step left is to submit my research for award consideration. Name of AwardAssociationDate of ConferenceLocation of ConferenceStatusKenneth Harwood Outstanding Dissertation AwardBroadcast Education AssociationApril 7-10, 2013Las Vegas, NVWonHerbert S. Dordick AwardInternational Communication Association, Communication and Technology SectionJune 17-21,2013London, EnglandNominatedAoIR 2013 Dissertation AwardAssociation of...

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Two Year/Small College Panels for BEA 2013

“Birds of a Feather” (#181998)Time: Tue, Apr 9 – 4:00pm – 5:15pmPlace: LVH, Conference Room 2 Abstract: “Birds-of-a-Feather” (BOF) sessions are moderated, open discussions on technology-related topics proposed by BEA2013 attendees. A topic may be related to BEA2013 content, or any other technology topic that would be of interest to...

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My impression of the NAB2009

This is the first time that I've attend NAB/BEA, as oppose to the BEA (Broadcast Education Association) by itself. So, that means I'll been here in Las Vegas for ten days when I finally leave on Sunday. During my time here, I did manage to gather some really helpful hints. Most...

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The Ethics of Cyber “Citizen Journalism”

One of my colleagues recently held a panel at the 2006 Broadcast Education Association conference. “The ‘Citizen Journalist’: The Challenges They Pose to Broadcast Educators” focused on the impact of "citizen journalism" on the mainstream media. This panel began a discussion led to ethics of citizen journalism and what influence the ethics...

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