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Nichole Bauer is an Associate Professor of Political Communication at Louisiana State University (LSU), jointly affiliated with the Manship School of Mass Communication and the Department of Political Science. Her research focuses on gender and politics, particularly how strategic communication influences voter perceptions of women in political roles. Bauer’s work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Politics and Political Psychology, and she authored The Qualifications Gap: Why Women Must be Better than Men to Win Political Office , exploring the challenges women face in political elections. She also co-edited Politicking While Female , a collection examining barriers for women in politics, stemming from the Reilly Center’s 2019 Breaux Symposium. Her research interests include gendered stereotypes in political messaging, voter responses to female candidates, and the intersection of race and gender in campaigns. Bauer’s work frequently addresses how candidates navigate societal expectations and stereotypes to gain electoral support. She has also investigated media coverage of female candidates, fundraising strategies in congressional races, and the evolving abortion policy landscape post-Dobbs. Bauer’s interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, communication studies, and gender studies. Her recent publications analyze topics such as emotional appeals by women of color, gendered differences in judicial elections, and the structural ambivalence voters exhibit toward female candidates. Bauer’s contributions highlight systemic biases and the nuanced strategies women must employ to succeed in male-dominated political spheres. She is a sought-after scholar in gendered electoral dynamics and has advised on policy and communication strategies for political organizations.

• Political Communication
• Gender and Politics
• Electoral Politics
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Linda Steiner is a Professor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland. Her work focuses on feminist journalism, media ethics, and gender studies within journalism. She has contributed extensively to understanding gender dynamics in newsrooms, online harassment, and the evolution of feminist media practices. Steiner is also affiliated with the Academy for Women’s Health, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland. Her research spans topics such as feminist ethics in reporting, the representation of women in media, and the impact of digital platforms on journalism. Key themes include the intersection of gender with media labor conditions, the role of journalism in social movements, and critiques of mainstream media narratives on global conflicts and social issues. Steiner’s recent articles highlight her engagement with contemporary issues like #MeToo in academia, the challenges faced by women journalists, and the ethical dimensions of covering crises such as the Kobe Bryant obituaries and nuclear policy debates. She has also explored the historical use of media by feminist movements and the evolving nature of journalistic work amid global economic precarity. While her profile emphasizes research and teaching, she is involved in initiatives promoting ethical journalism and gender equity. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical challenges in the media industry, offering critical insights into how journalism can better serve marginalized voices.

• Feminist Journalism
• Media Ethics
• Gender Studies in Journalism
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Cara Wallis is an Associate Professor of Communication & Media at the University of Michigan's International Institute (LSA). She holds affiliations with the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies and the Department of Communication & Media. Her work intersects mobile/social media, China studies, intersectional feminism, and critical technology studies. She focuses on marginalized groups like China's rural and internal migrant populations. Education: PhD in Communication from the University of Southern California (2008-?). Research interests include: digital marginalization, technology & power dynamics, gender equity in technology access, and media's role in social change. She examines how identity axes like class, gender, and geography shape technology use. Recent articles explore themes like pandemic-era mobile media, digital activism in China, and reproductive health discourse. Her work bridges critical theory with empirical studies of technology's societal impacts. No scientific awards listed. Advising/grants: No specific grants or advisees mentioned in texts. Affiliated with the International Institute's interdisciplinary research programs. Labs/Teams: Engaged with transnational research networks studying digital marginalization and China's media ecology.

• Mobile/Social Media Studies
• China Studies
• Intersectional Feminism
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Tomide Oloruntobi is an Assistant Professor at the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Arizona State University. His research focuses on transnational communication, media activism, cultural adaptation, and the intersections of power in global contexts. He explores themes such as African diasporic communities' media practices, public health misinformation dynamics, and queer identity frameworks. Key research interests include: Global media flows and decolonial approaches Cross-cultural adaptation and identity negotiation Social media's role in activism and public health Queer studies and spatial politics Recent work highlights transnational African media (e.g., Nollywood), vaccine misinformation in Nigeria, and family roles in minority health decisions. His publications bridge communication theory with critical social analysis. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. He has no recorded advisees or lab affiliations in the current data.

• Communication Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Media Activism
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Elizabeth Krause is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, holding the Samuel F. Conti Faculty Fellowship Award. She specializes in sociocultural anthropology, focusing on population politics, migration, medical anthropology, and globalization. Her current research explores transnational families, fast fashion, and the cultural significance of figs. Krause is on leave for the 2024-25 academic year. Education: Ph.D., University of Arizona M.A., Oregon State University B.J., University of Missouri Research Interests: Krause examines sociocultural dynamics in Italy and the U.S., including population politics, medical anthropology, global families, fast fashion, and historical ethnography. Her work combines encounter ethnography with narrative methods to analyze capitalism’s complexities and transnational connections. Awards: Samuel F. Conti Faculty Fellowship Award (2024) William A. Douglass Prize Finalist for Tight Knit (2019) Polgar Prize for Best Article (2013) Dean’s Excellence in Research Award (2018) Grants: Krause has led NSF-funded projects on Chinese migration in Italy and teen pregnancy advocacy. Her work emphasizes global-local intersections and collaborative ethnography. Labs/Teams: Her research groups focus on migration, fast fashion, and figs as cultural metaphors, collaborating with institutions like the National Humanities Center.

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Population Politics
• Medical Anthropology
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Sarah Jacoby is a Professor of Religious Studies at Northwestern University , specializing in Tibetan Buddhism with particular focus on gender and sexuality, religious autobiography, Buddhist revelation, and Tibetan literature. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University’s Society of Fellows in the Humanities. Key academic affiliations: Northwestern University (2009–present), Columbia University (postdoc), University of Virginia (Ph.D.) Teaching areas: Introduction to Buddhism, Buddhism and Gender, Tibetan Religion and Culture, Feminist Theory, Religion and Celibacy Research Themes : Jacoby’s work centers on Tibetan Buddhist women’s voices through textual translation and analysis. Her groundbreaking study of Sera Khandro (1892–1940) explores: Autobiographical ventriloquy and spiritual legitimacy Interdependent personhood and relational ethics Translation methodology as ethical practice Gender dynamics in tantric Buddhist practices Academic Impact : 2016 E. Gene Smith Book Prize for Love and Liberation 2015 American Academy of Religion Book Award Finalist Co-organizer of 2022 Tibetan translation workshop Advocate for Tibetan script in academic publications Key Projects : Current book project on Lelung Zhepai Dorjé’s biographical texts Khyentse Foundation Buddhist Studies Lecture Series chair Collaborative translation initiatives with Tibetan writers and scholars

• Tibetan Buddhism
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Religious Autobiography
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Dr. Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida (Tampa campus), where she bridges teacher education, mathematics education, and STEM disciplines. She teaches undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students across elementary, middle, and secondary mathematics education and emphasizes humanizing pedagogies that recognize learners as whole individuals shaped by lived experiences and social contexts. Education: University of Hawaii at Manoa (B.S. in Mathematics), University of Georgia (M.Ed. in Mathematics Education), University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Mathematics Education) Her research spans qualitative studies in STEM education, focusing on responsive pedagogy, mentorship, and broadening participation in clinical, out-of-school, and informal learning environments. Recent work examines academic motherhood as an asset to teacher education and school-home-community collaborations. Scientific awards include the 2022 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. She serves on editorial boards for Research in Middle Level Education Online and the Connections Newsletter of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, and chairs USF’s College of Education Faculty Policy Council.

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Education
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
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Duchess Harris is a Professor of American Studies at Macalester College, where she has built a distinguished career since joining as an instructor in 1994. She earned tenure in 2004 and was promoted to full professor in 2013. A founding member of Macalester's American Studies department, she served as its chair for eight years. Harris holds a JD from Mitchell Hamline College of Law (2011) in addition to her PhD in American Studies from the University of Minnesota. Her educational background includes a degree in American History from the University of Pennsylvania, where she made history as the first Black woman elected Student Body President at an Ivy League institution. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Minnesota Law School and the University of Georgia, and a policy fellowship at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Harris's research focuses on 20th-century African American political history, civil rights, and Black feminist politics. Her scholarship examines the intersection of race, gender, and law, with particular attention to Black women's political leadership from the Kennedy administration through the Trump presidency. She developed a distinctive pedagogical approach she calls 'Black Pedagogy,' which integrates legal training with experiential learning through site visits to correctional facilities and community engagement. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output across multiple disciplines, with emphasis on contemporary political movements like Black Lives Matter and Black Girl Magic. These works analyze both historical continuity and innovation in Black feminist political strategy, particularly regarding digital organizing and representation in mainstream politics. Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 200 Black Leaders in the Twin Cities region (2023) Macalester College Trustee Award for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service (2022) Thomas Jefferson Award (Macalester's highest honor, 2021) University of Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Award (2017) Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Profiles in Courage Award (2015) Harris has mentored numerous students through Macalester's academic programs and developed innovative courses connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences. Her community engagement extends to multiple boards including Region's Hospital Foundation, Friends of St. Paul Libraries, and Brownbody. Public policy appointments include serving as a Minneapolis Civil Rights Commissioner, on the Governor's Council on Black Minnesotans, and co-chairing the Statewide Martin Luther King Holiday. She is currently a member of the Kamala Harris Project and serves on the Shirley Chisholm Presidential Accountability Commission.

• African American Political History
• Civil Rights Movement
• Black Feminist Politics
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Dr. Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of Missouri. Her research focuses on media effects, media psychology, and emerging technologies such as virtual reality, AI, and social media. She examines how media influences identity, health, and prosocial behavior, with a particular emphasis on marginalized groups and counter-narratives. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Arizona. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on media theory, persuasion, and new technologies. Behm-Morawitz serves on editorial boards for Communication Monographs, Communication Studies, and Journal of Media Psychology, reflecting her leadership in the field. Her work spans multiple platforms, analyzing media's impact on body image, gender roles, and environmental attitudes through innovative frameworks like mediated counter-narratives. Her research highlights the intersection of technology and societal issues, such as using virtual reality for environmental advocacy or exploring how beauty filters affect self-perception. She also investigates media's role in shaping racial/ethnic identities and addressing diversity through education programs. Despite no listed awards or grants in the text, her prolific publication record and editorial roles underscore her significant contributions to media studies.

• Media Effects
• Media Psychology
• Emerging Technologies
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LaToya Sawyer is an Assistant Professor at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , Department of English. Her work bridges rhetorical theory , digital rhetoric , and Black feminist frameworks through research on African American and Caribbean rhetorical practices. Ph.D., Syracuse University M.A., S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University Research Focus: Explores how Black women use digital spaces for identity performance and agency, investigates intersections of critical pedagogy with hip-hop linguistics , and analyzes cultural rhetorics in educational contexts. Key Publication Themes: Through four major publications, examines: Rhetorical strategies in social media activism Black feminist pedagogical approaches Decolonizing educational frameworks Language politics in global hip-hop contexts Awards: National Women’s Studies Association Women of Color Leadership Program (2018) NCTE Cultivating New Voices fellow (2014-2016) CCCC Scholar for the Dream (2012) Professional affiliations include Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric, Rhetoric Society of America, and National Women’s Studies Association. Currently completing a monograph on digital Black womanhood and agency in social media contexts.

• Rhetorical Theory
• Digital Rhetoric
• Feminist Theory
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Whitney S. Rice, DrPH, MPH serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), where she directs the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE). Her research program investigates social and structural determinants of sexual and reproductive health equity through participatory, justice-oriented frameworks utilizing mixed methods approaches. Her educational trajectory includes a BS from Georgia Institute of Technology, MPH from Emory University, DrPH from University of Alabama at Birmingham, and postdoctoral training at UAB. Dr. Rice teaches BSHES 540 - Research Methods and actively mentors emerging scholars through RISE's research training initiatives. Research interests center on: Structural drivers of reproductive health disparities Policy impacts on abortion and contraceptive access Intersectional stigma in HIV care for women Community-engaged health services research Reproductive justice frameworks in the U.S. South Her work consistently addresses marginalized populations with emphasis on racial equity and policy translation. Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning systematic reviews, policy evaluations, and qualitative analyses of post-Roe impacts, with strong geographic focus on Southern U.S. contexts and thematic emphasis on structural barriers to care, disinformation challenges, and community resilience strategies. Scientific recognition includes: 2019 Outstanding Young Professional Award (APHA Sexual and Reproductive Health Section) 2023 Inaugural RSPH Faculty Leadership Award 2024 BSHES Distinguished Teaching Award As RISE Director, Dr. Rice leads collaborative research initiatives examining reproductive health policy impacts while providing critical mentorship to junior investigators. Her media engagement—including the 'Health Wanted' podcast—translates research for public discourse on reproductive rights. Current work addresses evolving post-Roe landscapes through community-academic partnerships focused on actionable solutions for health equity.

• Reproductive Health
• Health Disparities
• Health Policy
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Karen Peterson-Iyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University. Her work bridges Christian ethics, feminist theory, and contemporary social issues. Education: B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University; M.Div. from Graduate Theological Union; M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Ethics (Religious Studies) from Yale University. Her research focuses on labor ethics , sexual ethics , bioethics , and human trafficking , using frameworks like human personhood and justice to analyze modern dilemmas. Recent publications include a feminist reimagining of sexual ethics and analyses of agricultural labor coercion. She has contributed to discussions on U.S. Catholic economic ethics, reproductive technologies, and gender equity in academia. Her teaching includes courses on Christian ethics, medical ethics, and human trafficking.

• Labor Ethics
• Sexual Ethics
• Bioethics
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Wendy Christensen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at William Paterson University, New Jersey, where she examines how social inequalities shape political discourse and participation through institutions like the military, media, and family. Her acclaimed book Mothers of the Military: Support and Politics During Wartime analyzes U.S. military mothers' experiences across recruitment, deployment, and post-deployment phases, revealing how gender, race, and class ideologies constrain political engagement. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2010) Professor Christensen's research centers on Military Sociology, Gender Studies, and Family Sociology, with critical investigations into militarization's gendered impacts, media representations of military families, and digital activism. She explores how institutional structures depoliticize motherhood while simultaneously leveraging maternal identities in military recruitment, exposing tensions between support systems and political agency in wartime contexts. Her 15-year publication trajectory demonstrates consistent thematic evolution from early analyses of Iraq War rhetoric and school violence toward nuanced studies of military motherhood, digital communities, and contemporary feminist movements. Recent works engage with gender binaries in security studies and the stalled progress of American feminism, reflecting adaptive scholarship that bridges historical military sociology with current socio-political debates while maintaining focus on marginalized voices. No scientific awards or major honors are documented in the available information. While her teaching portfolio spans social movements, research methods, and internet communications technology, specific details about graduate student advising, research grants, or funding sources remain unreported in current materials. Her research methodology appears grounded in qualitative analysis of military families' lived experiences, utilizing interviews and discourse analysis without indication of formal laboratories or large-scale collaborative teams.

• Military Sociology
• Gender Studies
• Social Inequality
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Margaret Kerr is an Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology. Her work focuses on parental emotional experiences, societal expectations of parenthood, and promoting equity through anti-racist parenting practices. She holds affiliations with the Human Development & Relationships Institute and the Institute for Research on Poverty. Education : PhD and MA in Positive Developmental Psychology from Claremont Graduate University; BS in Psychology from Michigan State University. Research Interests : Dr. Kerr explores factors influencing parental burnout, family resiliency, and anti-racist education for children. Her work emphasizes real-time parental emotions and systemic inequities in parenting norms. She develops interventions to support marginalized families and reduce societal pressures on parents. Key Research Themes : Recent studies examine pandemic impacts on parenting, fatherhood experiences, media use in families, and interventions for incarcerated parents' children. Awards & Media : Featured in Wisconsin Public Radio, The Economist, and Fatherly magazine. No formal awards listed but actively engages in public discourse on parenting challenges. Grants & Outreach : Leads initiatives like the Wisconsin Statewide Fatherhood Needs Assessment and the Anywhere Dads podcast. Co-developed a preschool reading curriculum promoting race-conscious conversations in white families. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at UW-Madison’s Division of Extension and the Institute for Research on Poverty to advance family-centered policies.

• Parental Emotional Experiences
• Parental Burnout
• Anti-Racist Parenting
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Lauren Rocha is an Associate Professor of Practice and First-Year Writing Coordinator at Merrimack College, located in Sullivan Hall. Her research focuses on gender and popular culture, exploring how media representations intersect with societal institutions. She advises graduate students and coordinates academic writing programs. Research Interests: Digital Humanities: Examining technology’s role in cultural narratives Educational Technology: Innovations in pedagogical practices Popular Culture: Analyzing media such as film, TV, and literature through gender lenses Gender Studies: Investigating identity formation, body politics, and societal norms Publications highlight critical analyses of texts like Teen Wolf , Dracula , and the Twilight series, focusing on themes of agency, identity, and cultural symbolism. No scientific awards are noted, but her work contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues in media and gender studies. Teaching and Advising: Coordinates first-year writing courses and advises students like Shannon Connolly. She also organizes the SEND trip program to Costa Rica, blending academic mentorship with experiential learning. Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliations mentioned, though her research engages collaborative digital humanities projects.

• Digital humanities
• Educational technology
• Popular culture
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