Grant Kien

Grant Kien, PhD, is a Professor and Program Director of the MA in Communication at California State University, East Bay's Department of Communication. His research focuses on digital culture, postmodernism, media studies, and actor-network theory, with a particular emphasis on memes, cancel culture, and the intersection of technology with everyday life. He authored Communicating with Memes: Consequences in Post-Truth Civilization and has published widely on topics such as epistemology, transgression, and global networks. Kien’s work often employs qualitative methods and ethnographic approaches to analyze how technology shapes sociocultural dynamics.

His articles span themes like the post-truth era, power structures in virtual environments, and the legacy of political figures through an ANT lens. Notably, he explores how digital platforms transform communication, privacy, and identity. Despite his prolific output, no scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts. As a program director, Kien oversees the MA in Communication curriculum, reflecting his commitment to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship in communication studies.

While no advising records or grants are detailed here, his academic role suggests active involvement in graduate education and possibly research initiatives. The Department of Communication at CSUEB is part of the university’s broader commitment to innovative, technology-driven academic programs.