Yidong Wang

Yidong Wang is an Assistant Professor of Critical Media Studies in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, & Communication at Lawrence Technological University, a position held since 2024. Previously, they were a Digital and Public Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hall Center for Humanities, University of Kansas, in 2022.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mass Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2022), minor in Science and Technology Studies
• M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2017)
• B.S. in International Journalism (First Class Honors), Hong Kong Baptist University (2015)

Their research explores the intersection of media, culture, and social institutions, with a focus on queer media, LGBTQ rights, digital activism, and alternative media in Chinese and Taiwanese contexts. They are particularly interested in how marginalized communities use digital platforms to form counterpublics, challenge dominant narratives, and advocate for social change. Their methodological approach is rooted in qualitative research and critical theory.

The recent publications reflect a consistent thematic engagement with LGBTQ movements, media framing, networked intimacy, and digital resistance. These works span disciplines including media studies, sociology, gender studies, and political communication, often analyzing digital spaces as sites of identity formation and political contestation.

No scientific awards are listed in the provided information.

Yidong Wang has taught courses such as 'Writing for Print & Electronic Media' and 'Alternative Media Cultures & Counterpublics.' Their professional experience includes roles in journalism, media ethics, and LGBTQ advocacy, indicating a strong commitment to public scholarship and community engagement. They have served in outreach and leadership roles in organizations such as the Kettering Foundation, Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, and the Chinese Rainbow Network.

They have been involved in academic service, including as Graduate Outreach Liaison and Newsletter Editor for the Cultural and Critical Studies Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Their professional background also includes work at Agence France-Presse and The Young Reporter, reflecting a deep engagement with both academic and journalistic practices.