Daniel Panici

Daniel Panici is an Associate Professor in the Communication and Media Studies Department at the University of Southern Maine (USM), affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Honors Program. He joined USM in 1995 after teaching at Berry College. His expertise spans mass media, communication education, and media technologies.

**Education:**

• PhD in Mass Media and Communication, University of Missouri (1989)
• MA in Communication, Colorado State University (1986)
• BA in Communication and Business, Augustana College (1983)

**Research Interests:** Focuses on case studies in media education, media's role in childhood development, and news framing of mental health. Explores new media integration in classrooms and writing strategies for media professionals.

**Awards:** Recognized with teaching excellence awards and for leadership in the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

**Advising/Grants:** While no specific grants or student advisees are listed, Panici contributes to academic governance and editorial roles, including serving on the Mass Communication and Society editorial board.