معرفی
William T. Howe is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication. Formerly serving at the University of Kentucky, his career spans academic roles and military service. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma, with M.S. and B.S. degrees from Texas Christian University. His research focuses on organizational communication within high-reliability organizations (e.g., military, emergency services), emphasizing occupational identity formation and communication practices. He employs mixed-methods approaches, including interviews, ethnography, and social network analysis.
Key awards include the 2019 Stanley L. Saxton Applied Research Award and multiple Top Paper recognitions from the National Communication Association. His teaching interests span organizational communication, conflict resolution, and public speaking. Howe’s military background (U.S. Army combat medic in Iraq) informs his scholarship on veteran reintegration and military-civilian communication gaps.
Education:
- Ph.D., Communication, University of Oklahoma (2020)
- M.S., Communication Studies, Texas Christian University
- B.S., Communication Studies, Texas Christian University
Research Highlights: Explores how members of high-reliability organizations negotiate identity through communication, with recent work developing the Veteran Contempt for Civilian Communication (VCCC) scale. His studies often intersect crisis communication, military pedagogy, and technology-mediated organizational review systems. Current projects address veteran academic challenges and military romantic relationship dynamics.
Awards & Recognition:
- Stanley L. Saxton Applied Research Award (2019)
- NCA Master's Thesis of the Year (2017)
- Top Four Paper Awards (NCA, 2023 & 2021)
