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Fashina Aladé is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations at Michigan State University, with a courtesy appointment in Human Development and Family Studies. Her work bridges media effects, developmental psychology, and early childhood education to study children's learning from educational media.
- PhD in Media, Technology, & Society from Northwestern University
- MA in Communication from Ohio State University
- BA in Communication from University of Pennsylvania
Her research focuses on:
- STEM learning through media
- Gender and racial representation in children's programming
- Parental mediation of technology
- AI applications for early education
- Social-emotional learning in TV programs
Her recent publications examine topics like parental attitudes toward school-issued tablets, counter-stereotypical STEM media effects, and touchscreen interactivity in preschool education. Articles span journals including Media Psychology, Computers & Education, and Sustainability.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Top paper awards from International Communication Association
- Top paper awards from Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
- NSF grant for STEM media engagement research (2022)
- Grant to study inclusivity in PBS children's programming (2022)
As a community-engaged scholar, Dr. Aladé collaborates with GBH Kids and Detroit Public Television to evaluate educational programming and outreach initiatives. She also develops professional resources for educators and media creators through workshops and tip sheets.
