Kenneth Blake

Dr. Kenneth Blake serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in writing, reporting, data journalism, and empirical media theory. His office is located in Room Bragg 224 of the John Bragg Media and Entertainment Building, with contact via email at ken.blake@mtsu.edu and phone at 615-898-2226.

Dr. Blake's academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1997)
• M.A. in Journalism from Marshall University (1990)
• B.A. in Journalism from Marshall University (1988)

His research integrates computational methodologies with journalism practice, focusing on media effects on public opinion, data visualization techniques, and internet-based instructional design. Dr. Blake specializes in statistical analysis using R programming for data mapping and empirical media studies, bridging traditional journalism with modern data science approaches. His expertise extends to spreadsheet techniques and data-driven storytelling frameworks applicable across media platforms.

A former newspaper reporter, Dr. Blake incorporates practical industry experience into his academic work, particularly evident in his data journalism curriculum development. Spring 2025 office hours are maintained Monday-Friday 10am-11:15am & 2pm-3:30pm, plus Tuesday-Thursday 3pm-5pm, reflecting active faculty engagement.