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Joanne C. Gerstner is a Lecturer and Brandt Fellow in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University (MSU), serving as coordinator of the Sports Journalism program. She teaches intermediate/advanced sports journalism courses, directs the Paris-Rome study abroad initiative, and participates in the MSU Athletics Department Faculty Council.
- Specializes in sports media, concussion research, women's leadership, and athlete mental health
- Author of 6 books including 2017 Clarion Award winner Back in the Game
- 2019-2023 Fulbright Specialist in journalism leadership
- Pioneering 2015 Jacobs Foundation neuroscience fellow
- Detroit Chapter Headliner Award winner
Research Focus: Interdisciplinary examination of sports through neurological, sociological, and media lenses. Key areas include concussion impacts on youth athletes, gender equity in sports leadership, and media's role in mental health advocacy.
Recognitions:
- 2021 Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame induction
- 2017 Faculty Impact Award winner
- 2020 Oakland University Distinguished Alumni
- 2014 Ann Miller Award for advancing women in media
- 2021 Brandt Fellowship for creative scholarship
Industry Contributions: Regular expert commentary for CNN, BBC, and NPR. Former AWSM president and 2012-13 Knight-Wallace concussion researcher at University of Michigan.
