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Sherri Hope Culver serves as Professor of Instruction in the Department of Media Studies and Production at Temple University's Lew Klein College of Media and Communication, where she directs the Center for Media and Information Literacy (CMIL) and the Certificate in Children's Media program. An internationally recognized scholar, she has presented across five continents and collaborated with major organizations including PBS Kids, Google Kids and Family, and UNESCO initiatives.
Her educational foundation includes a master’s degree in public culture from the University of Pennsylvania, where her research examined children's television impacts on girls' social development and diverse friendship formation.
Culver's research pioneers the intersection of media literacy education and children's media production, with particular focus on ethical content development and social impact assessment. She develops frameworks for industry-academia collaboration that prioritize children's developmental needs while addressing digital disruption in media ecosystems. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical industry applications through partnerships with global media organizations.
Her publications analyze evolving media literacy education landscapes in the United States and examine systemic integration of children's needs in media production, revealing trends toward interdisciplinary approaches and policy-driven industry standards.
Her scholarly recognition includes:
- Fulbright Global Scholar 2022-2023 for collaborative research in Brazil, Australia, and the UK
Through her undergraduate and graduate courses, Culver mentors future media professionals while directing the Certificate in Children's Media program. Her Fulbright project established international research networks examining children's media content development across cultural contexts, resulting in cross-national best practice frameworks.
She leads Temple's Center for Media and Information Literacy as a UNESCO-affiliated hub connecting over 600 organizations across 80 countries through the Global Media and Information Literacy Alliance, where she previously served as vice chair.
