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Ingrid Sturgis is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Media, Journalism, Film & Communication at the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, Howard University. She holds an M.A. in Journalism from New York University and a B.A. in Art from City College of New York, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy at Howard University. Her academic leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration have significantly advanced digital media education at HBCUs.
- M.A., Journalism, New York University
- B.A., Art (minor in English), City College of New York
- Ph.D. (anticipated), Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Howard University
Her research centers on digital media, social media, and the digital divide, with a focus on empowering underrepresented communities through innovative storytelling and media literacy. She explores how social media can enhance civic engagement, educational access, and journalistic integrity in a converged media environment. Her work integrates computational thinking into journalism education, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between communications and computer science.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in digital transformation, media pedagogy, and social justice. Topics span mobile money for the unbanked, game-based learning, online education, and the sustainability of traditional media. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on technological equity, digital literacy, and the evolving role of journalism in democratic society.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Fulbright-Hays U.S. Speaker and Specialist fellowship
- NSF subgrant for CPATH Distributed Expertise
- AEJMC Institute for Diverse Leadership fellowship
- Kopenhaver Center fellowship
- PhDigital Bootcamp
- CETLA Fellow
- Tenure approval (2014)
- Business Journalism Professors Seminar fellowship
- Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Training
- Knight Digital Media Center fellowships
- Hearst Visiting Professional
- Unity Awards in Media
- New York Association of Black Journalists Service Award
- Fairchild Fellowship
- National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship
Professor Sturgis has been instrumental in advising curriculum development and leading research initiatives. She co-chairs the annual Social Media Technology Conference and Workshop and has secured grants such as the ONA Challenge Fund for Truthbetold.news, a fact-checking site focused on Black stories. She has supervised undergraduate research on topics like 'Fear of Missing Out' (FOMO) and fostered collaborations across disciplines, including the development of the Howard Hookup app with computer science students. Her teaching innovations, including hybrid courses and digital portfolios, have enhanced student engagement and professional readiness.
She leads initiatives in digital scholarship and has developed training programs for institutions like the Bermuda Department of Communication and Information. Her interdisciplinary projects bridge journalism, computer science, and psychology, aiming to cultivate critical thinking and technological fluency among students at HBCUs. She continues to expand her research on mobile technology adoption, media monetization, and the role of social media in political and social change.
