Amy Damico

Amy Damico is a Professor of Communication and Faculty Adviser to the Endicott Scholars Honors Program at Endicott College's School of Social Sciences, Communication & Humanities. She specializes in media studies, news literacy, popular culture, and innovative teaching methodologies. Her work emphasizes integrating evolving media trends into academic curricula.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication, University of Massachusetts
• Master's in Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
• Bachelor of Science in Television and Writing, Emerson College

Research Interests:

Dr. Damico explores the intersection of media literacy and contemporary societal issues. Her scholarship addresses fake news, gender representation in media, and pedagogical strategies to enhance media literacy in undergraduate education. She co-directs the Davis Educational Foundation-funded News and Information Literacy Across the Curriculum Project, fostering collaboration between librarians and faculty.

Publications:

Her recent works include a 2024 monograph on news literacy integration in higher education and a 2022 book analyzing women's representation in media. She has authored/co-authored books on media literacy frameworks, Cold War-era media, and television studies.

Awards & Grants:

• Co-Director, Davis Educational Foundation Grant (2020–2022)

Teaching & Mentorship:

She teaches courses like Media and Culture I, Social Impact of the Media, and oversees thesis projects. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes critical thinking and real-world media analysis.