Jan Fernback

Jan Fernback is an Associate Professor at the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication, Temple University, specializing in Media Studies and Production. Her work critically engages with digital media ethics, privacy, surveillance, communication technologies, and the sociocultural implications of virtual communities.

• Education:
  • PhD in Media Studies, University of Colorado
  • MA in Media and Communication, Temple University

Her research focuses on the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on urban revitalization efforts, institutional ICT adoption, and contemporary debates around online privacy and surveillance. She has received notable teaching awards, including the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2011) and the SCT Junior Faculty Award (2004).

• Scientific Awards:
  • Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2011)
  • SCT Junior Faculty Award for Distinguished Teaching (2004)