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Lucrezia Cuen Paxson is an Associate Professor and Professor of Practice in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University-Everett. She joined the college in 2012 after a career as a broadcast journalist and foreign correspondent. Paxson founded the college's Global Engagement program and Backpack Environmental program, and led the Backpack Journalism program. She teaches courses such as Reporting Across Platforms, Brand Journalism, and Communicating Science and Technology.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Arts with Merit in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Studies from King's College London (2002)
- C.E.L.T.A. Certificate from Cambridge University (2008)
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Magna Cum Laude, from San Jose State University (1987)
Paxson's research focuses on advancing communication in STEM and STEM+ interdisciplinary fields, global engagement, and breaking down barriers of academic and professional biases through interdisciplinary project-based learning and merged coursework. Her work bridges communication, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, aiming to foster transformative learning experiences and reduce biases in academic and professional settings. She is particularly interested in how project-based learning can integrate diverse fields to solve complex problems.
Her recent publications explore interdisciplinary project-based learning models, such as the SOAR initiative for STEM education and strategies for breaking down silos in higher education. These works highlight trends in integrating communication skills into STEM fields and creating inclusive learning environments through merged coursework.
Notable awards include the 2024 Arctic Circle Expeditionary Residency Fellowship, multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards for radio features, and a Golden Mic Award. Her accolades also recognize her mentorship in the Boeing Scholars program, which won first place in a business plan competition.
- 2024 Arctic Circle Expeditionary Residency Fellow
- Boeing Scholars Cross-Discipline STEM Initiative Mentor - First Place, WSU Carson College Business Plan Competition (2018), Herbert B. Jones Grand Prize Winner ($15,000)
- RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence, First Place (2015) for Radio Feature 'Emergency Operator 911 Sixth Sense'
- National PRNDI Award, First Place (2015) for Radio Feature 'Emergency Operator 911 Sixth Sense'
- RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence, First Place (2009) for Radio News Series 'Tourism in Tough Times'
- Radio and TV News Association of Southern California Golden Mic Award, First Place (1990)
Paxson actively mentors students in the multidisciplinary Boeing Scholars program and the Department of Energy’s Wind Turbine Competition. Her mentorship has led to student teams winning prestigious awards, such as the Herbert B. Jones Grand Prize. She also develops faculty-led study abroad programs to Cuba and Britain, fostering global engagement and experiential learning opportunities.
She has established several initiatives including the Global Engagement program, Backpack Environmental program, and Backpack Journalism program, which provide hands-on learning experiences for students in real-world settings.
