جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laura J. Gurakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetorical Dynamics of Human Communication
• Internet Studies
• Social Aspects of Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Laura J. Gurak holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a Professor in the Department of Writing Studies at the University of Minnesota, where she also served as the founding chair from 2007 to 2016. Her work focuses on the intersection of rhetoric, technology, and trust in digital environments. Key areas include technical communication, science communication, and the socio-psychological aspects of online interaction. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Public Communication (1989), M.A. in Technical Communication (1990), and Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetoric (1994), all from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has authored influential books such as Cyberliteracy (2001) and Technical Communication (2024, co-authored with John M. Lannon). Gurak’s research explores ethos construction in digital spaces, trust in online communities, and the rhetorical dynamics of technological discourse. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied studies, including analyses of internet activism, e-health communication, and the ethics of technical writing in the digital age. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes. Her academic leadership includes roles in curriculum development for technical communication education, emphasizing digital literacy and visual communication. She has pioneered studies on privacy in internet-based research, particularly in health-related contexts like the Men’s INTernet Sex (MINTS) Study. Gurak’s research has been supported by grants focusing on technical communication pedagogy, digital rhetoric, and interdisciplinary program development. She is actively involved in professional organizations and serves as a reviewer for major journals in rhetoric and technical communication.

Eyüp Alمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Time-Space in Communication Technologies
• Digital Surveillance
• Surveillance Society
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Eyüp Al is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radio, Television, and Cinema at Marmara University’s Faculty of Communication. Born in 1989 in Germany, he began his academic career in 2014 as a research assistant at Marmara University. He earned his master’s degree (2015) and PhD (2020) in Communication Sciences from the same institution. His expertise includes Time-Space in Communication Technologies, Digital Surveillance, and Surveillance Society. Al has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and authored/co-authored books such as The Experience of Time and Space in Cinema and Understanding the New Media Economy from a Critical Perspective . Education: PhD in Communication Sciences, Marmara University (2020) Masters in Cinema, Marmara University (2015) Research Interests: Al focuses on the sociological implications of digital technologies, surveillance mechanisms in modern societies, and the transformation of time-space experiences through media. His work critiques technological determinism and explores how communication tools reshape human interaction and societal structures. Recent studies include analyses of Instagram’s psychological impacts, data surveillance processes, and pandemic-era communication dynamics. Publications Trends: His articles bridge theoretical frameworks (e.g., Marxist analysis) with contemporary issues like digital privacy, social media behavior, and cinematic representation. Themes of accelerationism, dromology, and materialism recur across his work. Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text. His contributions are primarily research-based. Labs/Teams: No affiliated labs or research teams explicitly stated, though collaborations with co-authors like M. Bekman and Ö.F. Tan are noted in publications.

Colin Belbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomorphology
• River Systems
• Water Resources
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Colin Belby serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Science & Health at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse . With expertise in Geomorphology, River Systems, Water Resources, Environmental Contamination, Geospatial Field Mapping, and GIS , he leads the Geography and Environmental Science department while maintaining active research programs. Education: B.A. in Geography & Mathematics (2002) - Augustana College M.S. in Geography - Fluvial Geomorphology (2005) - University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. in Geography - Fluvial Geomorphology (2009) - University of Wisconsin-Madison His research emphasizes river systems and environmental contamination , particularly in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Recent projects focus on sediment dynamics , channel migration , and fire history reconstruction using lake sediment cores. He frequently collaborates with students on UAV photogrammetry and geospatial analysis applications. Colin actively mentors students in field methods and geospatial technologies, with recent work spanning from the Mississippi River to the Himalayas . He has contributed to institutional development through the River Studies Center and maintains partnerships with organizations like the J.F. Brennan Company for hands-on hydrographic surveying experiences.

Gerui Wangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• AI Ethics
• Art and AI
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gerui Wang is a Lecturer at Stanford University’s Center for East Asian Studies and the University of California, Santa Cruz. She specializes in AI ethics, digital humanities, and the intersection of art, technology, and environment. Her research includes a focus on governance and ecology in Chinese visual culture, supported by grants from the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation and Mellon Foundation. She leads the digital humanities project Storytelling with AI , archived by Stanford Libraries, and has published in Journal of Chinese History and Newsletter for International China Studies . Awards include the 2024 Stanford Teaching Advancement Award for her AI-focused courses. Gerui also contributes to AI policy discussions via platforms like the Alan Turing Institute and Forbes, addressing topics like AI’s societal impact and ethical challenges. Her interdisciplinary work spans academia, media, and policy, with affiliations including the NEH-funded Teaching Art History with AI group at the University of Pittsburgh.

Leslie A. Robertsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous Studies
• Colonialism
• Socio-cultural Anthropology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Leslie A. Robertson is an Associate Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Anthropology, within the Faculty of Arts. She holds a Ph.D. (2001) from UBC, an MA (1994) from the University of Calgary, and a BA (1991) from Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on Indigenous and settler colonialism, collaborative ethnography, and the intersections of memory and colonialism. Key projects include intergenerational histories with Indigenous communities, cultural impact assessments of resource projects, and studies on health and housing in marginalized urban populations. Robertson has led major grants, including SSHRC-funded projects on vulnerability mapping during the pandemic and Nak’azdli Territory’s historical reclamation efforts. Her awards include the Wheeler-Voegelen Prize (2013) and multiple book prizes for her work on Indigenous activism and colonial histories. Robertson is also an editor of BC Studies and has authored/co-authored influential texts like Standing Up with Ga’axsta’las and Imagining Difference . Her teaching and research emphasize community collaboration, with notable projects involving First Nations communities in British Columbia. Current initiatives explore digital representations of Indigenous histories and the ‘afterlife’ of colonialism through ethnography and oral narratives.

Justin Joqueمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Humanities
• Cybersecurity
• Library and Information Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Justin Joque is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of American Culture at the University of Michigan, part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His office is located at 260C Hatcher. His research interests span interdisciplinary fields such as digital humanities, cybersecurity, library science, and multiculturalism. He focuses on topics like data visualization in academic settings, the philosophical underpinnings of technology, and the intersection of cultural studies with digital scholarship. His work frequently bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in information security, historical web data analysis, and the role of librarians in grant-driven interdisciplinary projects. Notable contributions include exploring cybersecurity pedagogy, sonification techniques, and the representation of cultural narratives in museums. While no awards are explicitly listed, his publications reflect a commitment to advancing methodologies in data analysis and library services. His advising and grants involvement is evident through collaborative projects documented in his 2017 article on librarian roles in grant initiatives. He contributes to the American Culture department’s mission through teaching and research that integrates technology with humanities.

Shawn Boddenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social Geography
• Civic Innovation
• Place-Based Activism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shawn Bodden is a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh with a focus on social geography, civic innovation, and emergent forms of place-based activism. His work bridges community engagement and academic research through projects like Living with SAD and Rebuilding the Tool Library , collaborating with institutions such as the Edinburgh Tool Library, Transition Scotland, and the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network. Research Interests include energy demand reduction, low-carbon public infrastructure, public sector and civil society data economies, and evolving concepts of 'the public good' in historical and cross-cultural contexts. His methodology combines long-term ethnography with interaction analysis to explore how communities negotiate environmental and social challenges. The articles reflect trends in Human Geography , Mental Health , Urban Studies , and Political Activism . Topics range from biosocial solidarity in SAD experiences to political practices in Hungarian community centers and interspecies dynamics in urban spaces. Collaborative Projects span community-led initiatives like the Wintering Well workshop series, tool library innovations, and interdisciplinary work with geography, psychiatry, and the arts. He is also developing online resources and toolkits for seasonal mental health support, including partnerships with the NHS and Glasgow City Council.

Keith Plocekمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Storytelling
• Arts and Culture
• Data and Coding
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Keith Plocek is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism since 2014. He serves as Liaison to Adjunct Faculty and teaches courses such as Shoot the Curl: Digital Storytelling and Surf Journalism , focusing on innovative multimedia narratives. His expertise spans Arts and Culture, Data and Coding, Digital Media, Entertainment, History, and Social Media . He holds a Master's from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's from the University of Texas at Austin . Plocek has led digital content teams at Voice Media Group and produced award-winning investigative reporting for the Houston Press, earning two First Amendment Awards (2008). His freelance work appears in New York Times, Washington Post, Travel + Leisure , and others. Notable projects include using a kite-mounted camera to capture artificial surfing waves and launching a Vin Scully bobblehead into near-space via weather balloon. His research explores intersections between travel, culture, and surfing , with a focus on digital storytelling techniques. He has pioneered courses on coding for journalism and action sports media. Awards include the National Entertainment Journalism Award (2011) for a tweet and recognition for defending press freedoms. Current courses include Introduction to Coding for Storytelling and Storytelling for Action Sports . His work bridges traditional reporting with modern digital tools, emphasizing multimedia innovation and emerging technologies in narrative creation.

• Digital Humanities
• Literary Criticism
• 19th-21st Century Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marine Riguet is a Lecturer in French Literature (19th-21st centuries) and Digital Humanities at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne since 2020, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Research Center on Aesthetic and Literary Models (CRIMEL). She holds a PhD from Sorbonne University (2018) and was a postdoctoral researcher at the Observatoire de la vie littéraire (OBVIL). Her work bridges literature, digital humanities, and interdisciplinary methods, focusing on semantic analysis, literary networks, and intermedial writing. She teaches multimedia writing at MMI - IUT of Troyes and collaborates with research units like COSTECH and CELLF. Her research explores how digital tools transform literary criticism and creative practices, including video poetry (LittéraTube) and transdisciplinary approaches. Recent projects analyze semantic shifts, discourse networks, and the influence of science on 19th-century literary criticism. She actively engages in public lectures, residencies, and workshops promoting digital creativity in literature. Key contributions include works on video poetry, the 'milieu' concept in discourse analysis, and collaborative projects like 'The Imaginaries of the Living.' Riguet advocates for integrating humanities perspectives into AI and digital initiatives, emphasizing critical engagement with technology.

N. D. B. Connollyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Twentieth-century America
• Racism
• Capitalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

N. D. B. Connolly is Herbert Baxter Adams Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University. His research examines racism, capitalism, and urbanization in 20th-century America through projects like 'A World More Concrete' analyzing Jim Crow real estate practices. Current book projects: 'Four Daughters: An America Story' tracking Caribbean-American women's experiences across generations 'Black Capitalism' analyzing how Black economic success shaped American capitalism perceptions He co-hosts the 'BackStory' podcast and directs the Racism, Immigration, and Citizenship Program. His scholarship connects historical analysis to contemporary debates on property, race, and urban development.

• Weed Science
• Herbicide Resistance
• Plant Identification
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Erin Hill, Ph.D., is a Weed Science Diagnostician at Michigan State University (MSU) within the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, part of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. She holds a B.S. in Plant Biology from the University of Michigan and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Horticulture and Crop and Soil Science from MSU. Her role involves diagnosing abiotic plant stress, herbicide-related injury, and herbicide resistance, alongside providing weed control recommendations and collaborating on plant identification initiatives. She also teaches two weed science courses: Introduction to Weed Management (CSS126) and the Weed Science Laboratory (CSS226L), managing the weed identification garden at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center. Her research focuses on herbicide resistance screening, abiotic stress analysis, and outreach activities related to weed identification and management. Her recent publications emphasize herbicide misuse prevention, regional weed resistance trends, and innovative identification techniques like app-based diagnostics. She has contributed to over 50 counties across Michigan through extension services, addressing diverse agricultural and horticultural challenges. Dr. Hill’s work bridges academic research and practical application, with a strong emphasis on farmer education and sustainable practices. Her articles highlight themes such as herbicide resistance management, invasive species control, and integrated pest management strategies. She is actively involved in MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics and collaborates with the Turfgrass Program to enhance agricultural and environmental outcomes.

Ron Bergquistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Public libraries in North Carolina
• Visual language
• User-centered design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ron Bergquist is a Teaching Professor at the UNC School of Information and Library Science , with roles including Coordinator for the Undergraduate Program (2013–present) and former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2016–2020). He retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Air Force after 26+ years of service, including combat roles in Vietnam and Desert Storm. His expertise spans public libraries in North Carolina , visual language , and user-centered design . Education: B.A. in Geography, University of Texas at Austin (1968) M.A. in National Security Affairs (Middle East Studies), Navy Postgraduate School (date unspecified) M.S.L.S. and Ph.D. in Information and Library Science, UNC Chapel Hill (1999 and 2006) His research integrates his military background and library science, focusing on public policy for small-town libraries and collaborative virtual environments. Recent publications explore distributed scientific collaboration and information flow in command structures. He teaches courses like Information Tools and Information Use for Organizational Effectiveness . Advising & Grants: Supervises field experiences (INLS992) and holds regular office hours. No formal grants or awards are listed, but his work bridges military strategy and civilian information systems.

Alexandra Chassanoffمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Curation
• Digital Preservation
• Archives and Records Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexandra Chassanoff is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Information and Library Science (SILS). Her research focuses on born-digital cultural heritage, digital curation, and community-driven preservation strategies. She holds a PhD in Information Science from UNC Chapel Hill and previously served as a DLF/CLIR postdoctoral fellow in Software Curation at MIT. Education: BA, Brandeis University MS in Information Science, UNC Chapel Hill PhD in Information Science, UNC Chapel Hill Research Interests: Chassanoff explores digital preservation workflows, software curation in academic libraries, and the intersection of cultural heritage with emerging technologies. Her work emphasizes collaborative frameworks for ensuring long-term accessibility of digital materials, particularly through projects like the OSSArcFlow Guide and the BitCurator initiative. Awards: 2021 Society of American Archivists Preservation Publication of the Year for The OSSArcFlow Guide to Documenting Born-Digital Workflow Professional Contributions: She has led workshops on digital preservation pedagogy and contributed to initiatives like the DLF Born Digital Access Working Group. Her scholarship bridges technical preservation practices with community engagement strategies in cultural heritage institutions.

Rob van Gentمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History of Astronomy
• Celestial Cartography
• Historical Scientific Instruments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rob van Gent is a Researcher at the Mathematical Institute within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. His work focuses on the history of astronomy, celestial cartography, and historical scientific instruments. He has contributed extensively to studies of star catalogs, medieval astronomical instruments like astrolabes, and the evolution of celestial maps from antiquity to modern times. Key research interests include the analysis of historical star atlases (e.g., Cellarius' Harmonia Macrocosmica), cross-cultural astronomy transmission (e.g., Al-Sufi's influence), and the digitization of historical astronomical resources. He served on the editorial board of KNAW Press from 2009 to 2010, reflecting his engagement in scholarly publishing. With over 44 publications, van Gent explores topics ranging from ancient eclipse records to the origins of telescopic technology. His work bridges historical documentation with modern astronomical practices, particularly through projects like the IAU Working Group on Star Names. He actively contributes to public understanding of astronomy history through publications and digitization efforts of rare celestial maps and instruments.

Andrew C. Stokesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Population Health
• Mortality Trends
• Public Health Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew C. Stokes, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health at Boston University School of Public Health and Faculty Affiliate at the Hariri Institute for Computing and Center for Innovation in Social Science. He holds a PhD in Demography and Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania, with prior fellowships at Harvard Initiative for Global Health and Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. His research focuses on social determinants of health, mortality trends, and public health policy. Key interests include tobacco regulation, chronic disease epidemiology, and pandemic mortality analysis. He leads the Uncounted Lab , quantifying hidden deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic using innovative data methods. Dr. Stokes has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles and serves on multiple editorial boards. His work bridges demography, epidemiology, and computational modeling to address health inequities. Notable contributions include studies on unreported pandemic deaths, vaping health impacts, and obesity-related mortality.