Steve Thomsen

Steve Thomsen is a Professor and International Media Studies Coordinator in the Communications Department at Brigham Young University's School of Communications. He serves as full-time faculty with national recognition for his research contributions.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctorate in Mass Communication from the University of Georgia (1994)
• M.A. in Journalism from Ball State University (1984)
• B.A. in Communications from Brigham Young University (1982)

Thomsen's research specializes in media effects and eating disorders, generating significant scholarly impact. His work has been featured in Time Magazine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and international media outlets, with appearances on TV Magazine 20/20.

Prior to academia, he built professional experience as a corporate publications editor for Toyota U.S.A. and reporter for the Cincinnati Post, providing practical industry perspective to his academic work.