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Maria Murumaa-Mengel is an Associate Professor of Media Studies at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Institute of Social Studies. She holds a PhD in Media and Communication (2017) and has held academic roles since 2013, including program manager for the Journalism and Communication BA program (2017-2020). Her research focuses on social media literacies, online audience dynamics, and ethical dilemmas in digital communication, with notable projects addressing information activism, recreational shaming groups, and media detox practices.
- Education: PhD in Media and Communication (2017), MA in Communication Management (2010), BA in Journalism and Public Relations (2006) – all from University of Tartu.
- Administrative Roles: Member of ICA, IAMCR, AoIR, and other research associations; board member of Estonian Media Educators' Association (2010-2020).
Her work bridges theoretical research and practical media literacy initiatives, including projects like 'Digimentors' and contributions to combating information disorders. She has received multiple accolades, including the 2020 University of Tartu Badge of Distinction and National Teacher of the Year award.
Key research areas include digital privacy, online harassment, and youth media engagement. She supervises student research on topics like influencer ethics and child sexual abuse narratives, and actively publishes in journals like Convergence and Journal of Media Literacy Education.
