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Chris Lam is a Professor in the Department of Technical Communication at the University of North Texas, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. His research focuses on team communication dynamics, quantitative methods, and pedagogical innovations in technical communication. He holds a PhD in Technical Communication from Illinois Institute of Technology.
Education:
- PhD, Technical Communication, Illinois Institute of Technology
- MS, Information Design, Illinois Institute of Technology
- BA, History/Secondary Education, University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign
Research Interests: Lam specializes in statistical analysis (e.g., correspondence analysis) and experimental design to study team project outcomes, leadership roles in groups, and improving communication effectiveness. His work addresses challenges like social loafing and integrates digital tools (e.g., Slack, Twitter) into collaborative workflows.
Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes quasi-experimental research methodologies, Scrum frameworks in education, and leveraging social media (e.g., Twitter) for community-building. Earlier studies explored media synchronicity theory and authorship trends in technical communication research.
Affiliations: Active member of ACM Sigdoc, ATTW, and IEEE Professional Communication Society.
Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses on information design, digital literacies, and technical communication pedagogy. No formal advisee listings provided.
