جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Communication Policy
• Civil Rights Advocacy
• Media Democracy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Lloyd serves as a Clinical Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California. His career uniquely bridges legal advocacy, civil rights leadership, and broadcast journalism, with pivotal roles including Associate General Counsel at the Federal Communications Commission (2009-2012) where he advised on inclusion and localism policies, and Vice President at the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. His research critically examines the intersection of media systems and democratic governance, focusing on structural inequities in communication infrastructure. Key interests include: Regulatory frameworks for equitable media access Civil rights implications of digital and broadcast platforms Historical analysis of communication policy failures Public interest advocacy in telecommunications Journalistic ethics in commercial media ecosystems Constitutional challenges in modern media landscapes Lloyd received an Emmy Award for his broadcast journalism work spanning public and commercial radio/television networks including NBC and CNN. His scholarly contributions include the book Prologue to a Farce: Communication and Democracy in America (University of Illinois Press, 2007) and co-editing The Communication Crisis in America and How to Fix It (Palgrave MacMillan, 2016). No information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations is documented in available sources. His professional trajectory emphasizes policy intervention over traditional academic mentorship structures.

Lucie DE CARVALHOمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• British Civilization
• British Politics
• Political Discourse Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lucie DE CARVALHO is a Lecturer in British Civilization at the University of Lille, Faculty of Languages, Culture and Societies, Department of English Studies. She is affiliated with ULR 4074 - Center for Studies in Civilizations, Languages and Foreign Literature. Graduated from ENS Cachan Specializes in British Civilization Based at University of Lille (BO.529) Dr. DE CARVALHO's research focuses on contemporary British politics, political discourse studies, British energy policies (particularly nuclear and renewable energy), neoliberalism, historiography of science, and climate governance. Her work demonstrates a consistent engagement with the intersection of political power, energy policy, and media representation in the British context. She has developed a particular expertise in analyzing how the UK state manages controversial technologies like nuclear power within neoliberal frameworks. Her publication record shows a consistent output spanning from 2014 to 2024, with recent work examining twenty-first century UK broadcasting ecology, teaching British history to French students, and contemporary nuclear power policies. The analysis of her articles reveals a strong thematic continuity centered on British governance, energy policy, and the complexities of neoliberal state intervention. Her research employs interdisciplinary approaches drawing from political science, media studies, and science and technology studies. Member of the SAES (Society of Anglicists in Higher Education) Member of CRECIB (Centre for Research on British Civilization) Associate member of the Research Center in British Civilization (CREC) Institute of the Anglophone World, Sorbonne Nouvelle University – Paris 3 Member of the UK Political Studies Association Member of the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) Member of UACES Dr. DE CARVALHO has demonstrated sustained research activity across multiple domains related to British studies, with particular emphasis on energy policy and political discourse. Her work bridges academic research with pedagogical practice, as evidenced by publications on teaching British history to French undergraduate students and language learning through television series.

Rosa Ferrerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Law and Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Organization Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rosa Ferrer is a Serra-Hunter Associate Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and an Associate Research Professor at the Barcelona School of Economics. She also serves as a Research Affiliate at CEPR in London and as Co-Director of the Master in Competition, Regulation & Markets program. Her academic journey began with a PhD from Vanderbilt University, establishing a strong foundation for her research career in economics. Dr. Ferrer's research spans several key areas within economics, with a particular focus on Law and Economics, Industrial Organization, and the Digital Economy. She combines empirical and theoretical methods to explore consumer choice, demand estimation, gender economics, and law enforcement challenges. Her work is inspired by Gary Becker's view on economic incentives beyond monetary rewards, applying industrial organization and applied microeconomics to diverse applications. She has made significant contributions to understanding gender gaps in professional performance, particularly in the legal profession, as well as consumer behavior in product-harm crises and digital markets. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across high-impact journals including Management Science, Journal of Political Economy, and Review of Economic Studies. Her recent work focuses on digital economy challenges, gender differences in media consumption, and career trajectories in professional settings. This research portfolio shows a clear progression from foundational work in law enforcement and decision theory to contemporary issues in digital markets and gender economics. As Co-Director of the Master in Competition, Regulation & Markets, Dr. Ferrer plays a significant role in shaping the next generation of economists and policy experts. Her leadership in this program reflects her commitment to bridging academic research with practical policy applications in competition and regulatory frameworks.

Gyu Tag Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Studies
• Media Criticism
• Popular Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gyu Tag Lee is a Professor in the International Studies Department at George Mason University Korea, specializing in Cultural Studies with a focus on K-Pop, media criticism, and the globalization of culture. He holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from George Mason University (2013), an MA in Communication from Seoul National University, and a BA in English Language and Literature from the same institution. Having completed three years of military service in the Republic of Korea Air Force, he has been teaching at George Mason University Korea since 2014. His research interests span Cultural Studies, Media Criticism, Popular Music, K-Pop and Hallyu, Globalization of Culture, and Music Industry studies. Professor Lee is particularly recognized for his expertise on K-Pop's global expansion, cultural appropriation issues within the industry, and the relationship between Korean cultural identity and global pop music markets. His extensive publications reflect a consistent focus on K-Pop's evolution, from its historical roots to contemporary challenges and future directions. His work examines the tension between local Korean identity and global appeal, the role of digital platforms in fan engagement, and the cultural politics surrounding K-Pop's international success. Professor Lee's research demonstrates how K-Pop functions as both a cultural product and economic phenomenon with significant implications for understanding transnational cultural flows. As a respected commentator in the field, he serves on the selection committee for the Korean Music Awards and has been featured in numerous international media outlets including Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, Netflix's documentary Explained, and major Korean broadcasters such as KBS, MBC, and SBS. His insights on cultural appropriation in K-Pop have been particularly influential in shaping discussions about cultural sensitivity and global cultural exchange. Professor Lee teaches courses including Media Criticism, Globalization and Culture, K-Pop, Hallyu, and Korean Society, and Korean Popular Culture in a Global World, bringing his scholarly expertise directly into the classroom to educate the next generation of cultural critics and analysts.

T.L. Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Online Gaming Culture
• Sociology of Technology
• Critical Internet Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

T.L. Taylor is a Professor of Comparative Media Studies at MIT, affiliated with the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She holds the Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow distinction and directs the MIT Game Lab. Her expertise spans online gaming culture, sociology of technology, and digital media studies. Taylor’s research bridges qualitative methods with critical analyses of virtual worlds, esports, and live-streaming platforms. Education: M.A. (1997) and Ph.D. (2000) from Brandeis University; B.A. (1990) from UC Berkeley; community college graduate (Chaffey, 1988). She has taught courses on critical internet studies, qualitative methods, and gaming at MIT. Taylor co-founded the non-profit AnyKey and served on Twitch’s Safety Advisory Council (2020–2024), advocating for inclusive gaming environments. Research interests include digital culture, ethnography of online spaces, and the socio-technical dynamics of games. Her award-winning book Watch Me Play: Twitch and the Rise of Game Live Streaming (2018) explores live-streaming’s cultural impact. She also authored Raising the Stakes (2012) on esports professionalization and Play Between Worlds (2006) on MMOG communities. Awards include the 2019 MacVicar Faculty Fellow for undergraduate teaching excellence and the ASA CITAMS Book Award. Her work intersects academia and industry, with consulting roles at Microsoft Research and contributions to policy discussions at the White House and International Olympics Committee. Taylor’s current projects include studies on play in curated environments like Disney parks and the evolving socio-technical assemblages of theme parks. She advises on civic initiatives and regularly publishes on esports diversity, platform moderation, and digital cultural practices.

• Media representations of Islam
• Multiculturalism in Europe
• Media and democracy in post-communist Europe
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Galina Miazhevich is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC) at Cardiff University, UK. Previously, she served as a lecturer at the University of Leicester's School of Media, Communication and Sociology (2013-2017) and as the Gorbachev Media Research Fellow at the University of Oxford (2008-2012). Her academic career focuses on media representations in post-communist contexts, with particular expertise in Russian and Eastern European media landscapes. Dr. Miazhevich earned her PhD from the University of Manchester, where she subsequently worked for two years as a Research Associate on an AHRC-funded project examining representations of Islam as a security threat. Her educational background has informed her research trajectory, which bridges media studies, political communication, and cultural analysis of post-Soviet societies. Dr. Miazhevich's research spans several interconnected domains: media representations of Islam and multiculturalism in Europe; media and democracy in post-communist Europe; gender, media, and emergent forms of post-Soviet identity; feminism; Eurovision and popular culture; and diaspora, transnationalism, and media. Her work consistently examines how media shapes and is shaped by political transitions, identity formation, and social movements in post-Soviet contexts, with particular attention to marginalized voices and resistance practices. Analysis of Dr. Miazhevich's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on resistance, identity, and power dynamics in post-Soviet media environments. Her work increasingly examines gender and sexuality as political categories, particularly through the lens of feminist and LGBTQ+ resistance to authoritarian regimes. The Eurovision Song Contest serves as a recurring analytical framework for understanding cultural diplomacy and nation-branding strategies. More recently, her research has pivoted toward documenting anti-war resistance following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, examining how celebrities and media figures navigate political dissent under authoritarian conditions. Dr. Miazhevich has received several notable recognitions for her scholarly contributions: AHRC Leadership grant 'A Quiet Revolution: Discursive Representations of Non-heteronormative Sexuality in Russia' (2018-2020, £250,960) Visiting Fellowship at the Davis Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University (Fall 2023) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Associate Editor for the Oxford Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Communication (2024) Dr. Miazhevich actively mentors the next generation of scholars, currently co-supervising PhD students Diyana Dobreva (with Professor Martin Innes) and John Tasker (with Professor Paul Bowman). She welcomes PhD proposals in areas including digital culture and resistance, media management and misinformation, media and democracy, representation of minority groups, post-communist identity politics, gender and feminism, Eurovision and popular culture, and geopolitics and nation-branding. Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained success in securing competitive research funding, including leadership of an AHRC grant and participation in the Academy of Finland project FEMCORUS (2021-2025). Dr. Miazhevich is deeply engaged with academic communities, serving as co-convenor of the (Digital) Media and Culture group at the British Association for Slavic and East European Studies (BASEES) since 2016 and as a member of the Advisory Board of the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) since 2021. Her work extends beyond academia through public engagement, including invited talks at prestigious institutions like Harvard University and participation in policy-relevant events at Chatham House addressing LGBTQ+ politics in Russia.

Raymond Boyleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Policy
• Media Policy
• Sports Journalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raymond Boyle is a Professor of Communications (Theatre, Film & Television Studies) at the University of Glasgow, where he directs the Centre for Cultural Policy Research (CCPR). He holds a BA in Media Studies and History from the University of Ulster and an MA in Communications from Dublin City University. Previously, he taught at Glasgow Caledonian University and Stirling University before joining CCPR in 2007. His research focuses on media policy, cultural policy, and sports media, with particular attention to digital media's impact on television, sports journalism, and cultural intermediaries. Notable projects include studies of the UK Film Council, the Commonwealth Games 2014, and UEFA's Football Management programs. He has authored/co-authored books such as The Talent Industry: Television, Cultural Intermediaries and New Digital Pathways (2018) and edited volumes like Changing Sports Journalism Practice in the Age of Digital Media (2019). Boyle serves on the editorial boards of Media, Culture and Society and collaborates with institutions like UEFA. His work bridges academic research with consultancy, addressing media rights, sport governance, and public policy. Grants include AHRC-funded projects on UK film policy transitions and copyright issues in European football media rights. Teaching includes the MSc Media Management program. He has delivered keynote addresses on media digitization, sport and identity, and participated in public discussions on topics like FC Barcelona's cultural impact and Scottish media engagement.

• Operations Management
• Business Analytics
• Project Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bert DE REYCK is the Dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University (SMU) and holds the rank of Professor of Operations Management. He holds a PhD in Business Economics from the University of Leuven, Belgium, along with an MSc in Business Information Systems and a BSc in Business Engineering from the same institution. His career includes roles as Founding Director and Professor at UCL School of Management (2015–2021), Professor and Head of Department at University College London (2009–2015), and various visiting professorships at institutions like London Business School and the University of Ghent. He has held academic positions since 1998, including Assistant and Associate Professor roles at prestigious institutions such as the London Business School and Rotterdam School of Management. DE REYCK’s research focuses on Operations Management, Business Analytics, and Project Management, with notable contributions to AI applications, transportation systems, and strategic sourcing. His work bridges theoretical rigor and practical impact, addressing challenges in project valuation, contract design, and operations optimization. He has received numerous accolades, including INFORMS’ AAS Best Paper Award (2022), multiple Daniel H. Wagner Prize recognitions, and teaching awards from London Business School and UCL. His research has been supported by grants from organizations like Eurocontrol, NHS, and private sector firms such as Vungle and Noble Group. DE REYCK has led significant industry collaborations, including projects on airport operations optimization, pharmaceutical R&D valuation, and AI-driven advertising strategies. His advisory work spans sectors like aviation, healthcare, and transportation, emphasizing real-world problem-solving through analytics and decision science.

• Social History
• Media History
• History of Gender and Sexuality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Morgan Wait is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level I in the School of History at University College Dublin. She is currently working on the ERC-funded DIASPORA project, focusing on the history of drug use in late 20th-century Ireland. Her research centers on social history, with a strong emphasis on media, gender, and sexuality in modern Ireland. Education: PhD in History, Trinity College Dublin (2022) M.Phil in Modern Irish History, Trinity College Dublin BA in History, English, and Political Science, Salisbury University Her research interests lie at the intersection of media history and gender studies, particularly in the context of Irish public broadcasting. She has published extensively on women’s programming at Teilifís Éireann and institutional practices such as the marriage bar. Her work reconstructs marginalized media narratives using archival and press sources. Morgan’s recent publications show a consistent focus on Irish television history, gender representation, and cultural policy. Her articles analyze programming content, institutional discrimination, and public discourse, reflecting a deep engagement with both academic and public history. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Morgan has contributed to significant research projects and is currently working on a forthcoming monograph, Rediscovering Women in Early Irish Television , under contract with Liverpool University Press. While no formal advisees are listed, her collaborative publications indicate active participation in scholarly networks. She is affiliated with the DIASPORA research team at UCD and contributes to public scholarship through RTÉ Brainstorm and online academic blogs.

Claudia Schwabeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German Studies
• Romantic Literature
• Fairy Tales
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Claudia Schwabe is a Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Utah State University, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in German Studies from the University of Florida and has been teaching at USU since 2012. Her academic work bridges German language, literature, and cultural studies with a strong focus on fairy tales and folklore in both historical and contemporary contexts. Education: Ph.D., German Studies, University of Florida, 2012 M.A., Teaching Business Education, Georgia College & State University, 2005 B.A., International Business Administration, Northumbria University, UK, 2003 B.A., International Administrative Management, Accadis, Germany, 2003 Her research centers on 18th- and 19th-century Romantic literature, literary and folk fairy tales (Kunstmärchen), East German cinema, German Orientalism, and the adaptation of fairy tales in new media and popular culture. She explores how traditional narratives are transformed across media and cultures, especially in American television and film. Her teaching reflects this interdisciplinary approach, covering German language, literature, film, business German, and translation. Her recent scholarly publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing the cultural and political significance of fairy tales, particularly in DEFA films and modern adaptations like Grimm and Once Upon a Time . She has published monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles with leading presses and journals in folklore and German studies, demonstrating sustained scholarly impact. Scientific Awards and Honors: Faculty Undergraduate Advisor of the Year Award, LPCS, USU (2015) Ed Glatfelter Service Award, LPCS, USU (2016-2017) Nominations for Dean’s Giraffe Award (2016, 2018) Nominations for Researcher of the Year (2016, 2017) Travel Awards from College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Center for Women and Gender Studies (2014) Graduate Student Teaching Award, University of Florida (2010) Grinter Fellowship, University of Florida (2008–2010) Claudia Schwabe has been actively involved in academic service, grant writing (participant in grant proposal seminar), and mentoring. She has served as a faculty advisor and contributed to curriculum development, particularly in interdisciplinary folklore and fairy-tale pedagogy. Her editorial work on volumes like New Approaches to Teaching Folk and Fairy Tales highlights her leadership in shaping scholarly discourse. She has also reviewed books for major journals, contributing to peer evaluation in her field. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her work is deeply collaborative, involving co-edited volumes, co-authored entries, and invitations to contribute to high-impact academic projects. Her ongoing research suggests continued exploration of fairy tales in global media, pedagogy, and cultural politics.

• Media Studies
• Gender Politics
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carolina Matos is a Professor at City, University of London's School of Communication & Creativity, specializing in media studies, gender politics, and communications research with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. Her scholarly work bridges academic inquiry with practical advocacy, especially in the areas of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), feminist media studies, and democratic processes in the Global South. Dr. Matos's research interests span several interconnected domains: Gender politics and feminist media studies, with particular attention to Brazilian and Latin American contexts Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) communications and advocacy across global contexts Media democratization and public service broadcasting in Brazil and Latin America Digital activism and online networks for social change and gender equality Health communication in the age of misinformation, particularly regarding women's health in politically polarized environments Journalism's role in democratic processes and political transitions Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining how marginalized communities, particularly women in the Global South, navigate complex media landscapes around reproductive health. Her methodology frequently employs focus group research designed to empower participants while gathering insights on media consumption and interpretation. She has conducted significant research in partnership with NGOs like Reprolatina in Brazil and Open Arms in Florida, examining how disadvantaged communities process health communications in contexts of political polarization and misinformation. Dr. Matos has made substantial theoretical contributions through both foundational and recent works: Her book "Globalization, gender politics and the media" (2016) examines changing media representations in relation to feminist movements globally Her seminal work "Journalism and Political Democracy in Brazil" (2009) analyzes media's critical role in Brazil's democratization process following the military dictatorship She has conducted extensive comparative research on how NGOs communicate about SRHR across the Global North and South Her research on "New Brazilian feminism and online networks" (2017) documents the emergence of digital feminist activism in Brazil Her methodological approach consistently combines rigorous academic frameworks with practical applications, often utilizing mixed methods including content analysis, discourse analysis, and participatory research techniques designed to center marginalized voices while advancing scholarly understanding of media, gender, and power dynamics.

• Cybersecurity and Privacy
• Spectrum Management
• Wireless Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jon M. Peha is a Full Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. He serves as Founder and Director of the Center for Executive Education in Technology Policy (CEE-TP) and maintains affiliations with the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute and the Information Networking Institute. His career uniquely bridges government service (as FCC Chief Technologist, White House OSTP Assistant Director, and congressional advisor), industry leadership (as CTO for three tech startups), and academic research. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1991) M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1986) B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Brown University (1984) Peha's research spans the technical and policy dimensions of information networks, with particular focus on spectrum management, broadband Internet architecture, wireless communications, cybersecurity, and communications for emergency response. His work integrates engineering principles with economic and regulatory analysis to address real-world challenges in telecommunications infrastructure. Current projects examine connected vehicle communications, spectrum sharing models, and consumer-centric broadband labeling systems that emerged from his large-scale user studies. His research publications demonstrate consistent leadership in both technical innovation and policy analysis, with recent work addressing satellite interference mitigation, V2X communications, and pandemic-era internet performance. The breadth of his scholarship reflects his unique position at the intersection of engineering practice and policy formulation. Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow AAAS Fellow FCC Excellence in Engineering Award IEEE Communications Society TCCN Publication Award Brown Engineering Medal AAAS Featured Science and Technology Policy Fellow (40@40) Peha actively engages with policymakers through congressional testimony, FCC consultation, and White House advisory roles. His government service has directly informed his academic work on spectrum policy, network neutrality, and public safety communications. He has supervised numerous graduate students across EPP, ECE, and INI programs, with research spanning vehicular networks, spectrum sharing, and emergency communications systems. As Director of CEE-TP, he leads executive education initiatives that bridge technical expertise and policy decision-making. His work with CyLab focuses on cybersecurity and privacy challenges in broadband systems and connected vehicles. Current projects include developing cost-effective spectrum sharing models for intelligent transportation systems and analyzing the economic implications of multi-network access architectures in 5G networks.

Catrin Lundströmمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Migration Studies
• Whiteness Studies
• Gender Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Catrin Lundström is an Assistant Professor of Ethnicity and Migration at the Department of Migration, Ethnicity and Society (REMESO) within the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) at Linköping University's Faculty of Philosophy. Her research focuses on the intersection of migration, whiteness, and gender, examining how Swedish women experience transnational migration and return migration processes. Dr. Lundström received her PhD in Sociology from Uppsala University in 2007 and became an Associate Professor (Docent) in Sociology there in 2011. Her academic journey includes teaching and research positions at multiple Swedish institutions including Uppsala University, Stockholm University, Mälardalen University, Södertörn University, Umeå University, and Linköping University. She has also been a visiting researcher at the University of Arizona and the University of California. Dr. Lundström's research centers on whiteness as both a place-bound and transnational construction. She challenges conventional migration studies by focusing on privileged Swedish women migrants, developing the concept of 'white capital' to understand how whiteness functions as transferable cultural capital across national borders. Her work examines how racial privilege, gender, and class intersect in migration experiences, particularly among women who migrate for lifestyle, companionship, or professional reasons. Her recent publications demonstrate an expanding focus on the relationship between race, whiteness, and educational systems in Sweden, as well as critical examinations of contemporary political debates through the lens of critical race theory. Lundström's work increasingly addresses how colorblind discourse operates in Swedish society while simultaneously exploring the politics of national identity in a globalized world. Dr. Lundström has led significant research projects including: 'White Migrations: Gender, Whiteness and Privilege in Transnational Migration' (2014) 'Tre faser av hegemonisk vithet' (Three Phases of Hegemonic Whiteness) with Tobias Hübinette 'Att återintegrera svenskheten' (Reintegrating Swedishness) on returning Swedish migrant women, funded by the Swedish Research Council Her research has been supported by organizations including the Sweden-America Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. Dr. Lundström is actively involved in several academic networks: IMISCOE Standing Committee on Gender, Migration and Transnational Lives White Spaces Network at Leeds University Lifestyle Migration Hub, an international network of researchers studying lifestyle migration She regularly lectures within and outside academia, both in Sweden and internationally, and has received significant media attention for her research on school segregation, colorblind language, and gender equality in migration contexts.

Alison Slinskey Leggمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• STEM Education
• Equity in Education
• Improvement Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alison Slinskey Legg, Ph.D., is a Teaching Professor and Center Director at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in expanding access to STEM education through large-scale interventions. She founded the Broadening Equity in STEM Center, a collective impact initiative bridging academic and professional sectors, and serves as Principal Investigator for the $10 million NSF INCLUDES ALLIANCE: STEM PUSH Network. Developed national network of pre-college STEM programs using improvement science Pioneered accreditation model for out-of-school STEM programs Created cross-program research on STEM student enrollment trends Her outreach initiatives include Pitt-Kits curriculum, mobile laboratories serving 10,000+ students annually, and teacher professional development programs. She co-created the PBS pilot Science Mission 101 , winning Pennsylvania Excellence in Broadcasting Award (2010). Recent research focuses on racial equity in STEM spaces, program quality standards, and pandemic-era educational continuity. Her work spans STEM education, equity frameworks, and interdisciplinary curriculum development. Notable awards include: Pennsylvania Excellence in Broadcasting Award for Children’s Programming (2010) Dr. Legg’s lab initiatives include the STEM PUSH Network, Gene Team summer research program, and a tri-state mobile laboratory network. She advocates for evidence-based practices in pre-college STEM education through scholarly publications and practitioner collaborations.

• Japanese Culture
• Media Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ian Condry is a Professor of Japanese Culture and Media Studies at MIT, affiliated with the Department of Anthropology. He holds a BA in Government from Harvard (1987) and a PhD in Anthropology from Yale (1999). His research focuses on Japanese popular culture, media globalization, and creative industries. He is best known for his seminal work on hip-hop in Japan and anime production, emphasizing collaborative creativity and cultural hybridity. Condry leads the MIT Spatial Sound Lab, exploring immersive audio technologies, and co-founded the music discovery platform Hearby.com. He hosts the 'Near and Far' Japanese hip-hop radio show on WMBR 88.1FM since 2018 and releases music as Leftroman. Condry’s academic roles include former Head of Global Studies and Languages at MIT and Executive Committee member of the Technology Broadcasting Corporation. His work bridges academic research with creative practice, including organizing the Dissolve Music conference and curating multimedia projects. He has pioneered open-access publishing, making his books available under Creative Commons licenses. His research spans media anthropology, youth culture, and digital media’s societal impact. Key projects include the MIT/Harvard 'Cool Japan' research initiative and studies on post-3/11 cultural recovery. Condry’s interdisciplinary approach integrates ethnographic methods with technological innovation, addressing themes of global cultural flows and participatory media production.