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Jen Huemmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Strategic Communication at the Roy H Park School of Communications, Ithaca College, where she has taught since 2017 after earning her PhD from Texas Tech University. Her academic work bridges public relations practice, critical media analysis, and sociological theory with emphases on gender, power dynamics, and social justice.
Her educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Media and Communication, Texas Tech University
- MA in Mass Communications, Texas Tech University
- BA in Theatre and Dance, The University of Texas
Dr. Huemmer's research critically investigates media as a meaning-making process where individuals and communities interpret, negotiate, and resist dominant narratives. She specializes in analyzing media representations of sexual violence, transgender experiences, and political figures through frameworks of critical feminism and sociology. Her scholarship consistently exposes systemic biases in news coverage, particularly regarding survivor silencing during #MeToo and the framing of marginalized identities.
Her publication record (2016-2022) reveals persistent engagement with gendered media discourse, featuring frequent collaborations with scholars like L.E. Blumell and N.S. Rodriguez. Key thematic threads include political communication (especially Trump-era coverage), LGBTQ+ representation, environmental reporting, and pedagogical approaches to diversity in higher education.
Her research excellence was recognized with:
- Mary Ann Yodelis Smith Award for Feminist Scholarship (2020) from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication for her study on mothers' pandemic experiences
Dr. Huemmer teaches core curriculum courses including Public Relations, Writing for Public Relations, Research and Statistics for Strategic Communication, and Public Relations Lab. Her pedagogical approach integrates critical media theory with practical skills development, particularly evident in her examination of 'critical pedagogy in diversity-centered classrooms post-Trump.' Though student advising details aren't specified, her course design reflects commitment to mentorship in strategic communication.
While no formal labs are mentioned, her collaborative publication pattern indicates active research partnerships addressing urgent sociopolitical issues through media analysis. Her work with colleagues across disciplines demonstrates integration into interdisciplinary teams focused on gender, power, and communication ethics.
