W. Patrick Wade

W. Patrick Wade serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Georgia State University, where he contributes to undergraduate programs (B.A. Journalism, B.A. Speech) and graduate programs (M.A. Human Communication and Social Influence, M.A. Mass Communication, M.A. Digital Media Strategies, Ph.D. Public Communication).

Education

• Ph.D., Northwestern University
• M.A., Northwestern University
• B.A., Emory University

Research Interests

Dr. Wade's scholarship centers on rhetorical studies of visual media, with concentrated expertise in 20th century war photojournalism, visual rhetoric, public memory, and the intersection of imagery with civic persuasion during societal conflicts. His work critically examines how photographic representations shape public understanding of military trauma, social justice movements, and environmental disasters.

Publication Trends

Spanning 2013-2024, his research demonstrates consistent engagement with visual communication in conflict zones—from Vietnam War narratives to contemporary racial justice protests and ecological crises. This trajectory reveals interdisciplinary connections between communication theory, historical analysis, and sociopolitical critique, particularly regarding how imagery mediates public discourse around militarism, race, and environmental trauma.

Professional Recognition

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Mentorship and Funding

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Research Environment

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