Christine Scodari

Christine Scodari is a Professor of Media Studies at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), affiliated with the School of Communication & Multimedia Studies. She holds a PhD from The Ohio State University. Her work focuses on media institutions, texts, and participatory cultures through a gendered, intersectional lens, emphasizing digital media's role in shaping identity across class, race, age, and ethnicity.

Research Interests: Scodari explores media representation through critical analyses of science fiction, soap operas, and family history media. Her book Alternate Roots (2018) critically examines genealogy media, including TV programs, digital archives, and participatory practices like genetic testing and genealogy travel. Recent work bridges science fiction, race construction, and anti-essentialism in series like The Expanse.

Publications: Key outputs include the award-winning 2013 article in Journal of American Culture and the 2018 Genealogy article critiquing genetic genealogy advertising. Current projects explore intersections of race and digital media.

Awards: Recognized for her 2013 article, which shaped her genealogy media research trajectory.