جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Renée Winterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Media History
• Post-National Socialist Era
• Knowledge Cultures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Renée Winter is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Contemporary History, University of Vienna. She coordinates the MA Contemporary History and Media program and leads the FWF-funded project 'Video as Self-Technology: Self-Confrontation, Self-Empowerment, and Autobiographical Practices' since 2018. Focus areas: media history, post-National Socialist era, gender history, migration/postcolonialism in Austria, and video as self-technology. Her research explores how video technology transformed self-representation practices globally (1960s–2000s), particularly in psychotherapy, education, and social movements. Recent publications analyze feminist video activism, audiovisual memory, and transnational media metaphors. Key awards: Theodor Körner Prize, Irma Rosenberg Prize, Michael Mitterauer Prize.

Mark Boultonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American History
• Vietnam War Era
• Veterans Affairs
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Boulton serves as Associate Professor of History at Westminster College, specializing in 20th century American history with particular focus on the Vietnam War era, veterans' affairs, and the intersection of film/media with historical memory. His scholarly work primarily examines the G.I. Bill and its impact on Vietnam veterans. Dr. Boulton's research interests include American military history, social policy related to veterans, 20th century political history, and the representation of war in media and film. His work demonstrates how veterans' experiences shaped broader social and political debates about citizenship, patriotism, and government responsibility. His publications reveal consistent scholarly engagement with how the G.I. Bill functioned (or failed to function) for Vietnam veterans across multiple administrations, with particular attention to racial disparities in benefit distribution. His work connects military service with broader themes of American identity and social policy. Dr. Boulton has presented his research at major academic conferences including the American Historical Association, Society for Military History, and Organization of American Historians. His scholarly contributions span journal articles, book chapters, encyclopedia entries, and film reviews. He is also affiliated with Westminster College's Museum Studies program, indicating interdisciplinary engagement with historical interpretation and public history. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical applications in museum contexts and historical interpretation.

Anne Freyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Teacher Education
• Classroom Management
• Inclusive Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne Frey serves as Vice Rector for Educational Research and Development at Vorarlberg University of Education (Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg) since March 2022, where she also holds a professorship in Primary Education at the Institute for Primary Education and Learning Development since October 2018. Her academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München where she held various research and teaching positions from 2008-2018. Dr. Frey's research interests focus on teacher professionalization across career phases, inclusive education systems, classroom management, value-oriented pedagogy, and civil courage education. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in teacher education, emphasizing the connection between science and practice in developing effective teaching methodologies. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on teacher induction, mentoring systems, inclusive classroom management, and the development of professional competencies for educators working in diverse settings. The research demonstrates strong emphasis on practical applications for teacher training programs and school development initiatives, particularly in the Austrian and German educational contexts. As an active member of multiple academic organizations including the Austrian Society for Research and Development in Education (ÖFEB), the German Society for Educational Science (DGfE), and the Society for Empirical Educational Research (GEBF), Dr. Frey contributes significantly to the educational research community through editorial work and peer review activities. Her professional activities extend beyond academia through media collaborations where she has served as a scientific expert on topics related to civil courage, child development, and educational practices for various television productions including ARD's 'Monitor,' 'Quarks & Co.,' and 'Elternsprechstunde.'

Santiago Lomas Martínezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Queer Studies
• Gender Studies
• Spanish Cinema
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Santiago Lomas Martínez is a Lecturer at the University of Salamanca, where he serves in the Department of Sociology and Communication within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He completed a double degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication, a Master's degree in Applied Media Research, and a PhD in Media Research at the Carlos III University of Madrid, where his doctoral thesis won the Extraordinary Doctorate Award. He is the author of two significant books: Queer Creators in Spanish Cinema under the Franco Regime: Homosexual Subculture and Gender (Laertes, 2022) and Different: Transnational Queer Stars and Musical Cinema during the Franco Regime (Peter Lang, 2023). His research focuses on the cultural history of Spanish film and television, particularly through queer and gender perspectives. He has published extensively in journals such as the Journal of Spanish Cultural Studies , Celebrity Studies , and Studies in Spanish & Latin American Cinemas . His work examines representations of identities in audiovisual media, queer studies, gender studies, and the history of audiovisual media in Spain. Lomas Martínez's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on queer representation across different historical periods of Spanish cinema, from pre-Civil War films to contemporary streaming content. His research reveals how marginalized identities have been represented, censored, and reclaimed throughout Spanish film history. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary cultural concerns, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ representation in media. Extraordinary Doctorate Award for his PhD thesis As an educator, Lomas Martínez teaches Communication Theories, Big Data and Knowledge Society, Public Policies of Communication and Culture, and Childhoods and the Media: Protection and Participation across various degree programs. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a newspaper editor and at the Spanish Film Archive as a technical inspector and digitization coordinator for the Platfo platform, giving him practical experience in media production and preservation.

Cameron Kunzelmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Game studies
• Media studies
• Science fiction studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Cameron Kunzelman serves as Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre within Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with additional teaching appointments in Women’s and Gender Studies and the INT program. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Communication Studies / Moving Image Studies from Georgia State University M.A. in Film and Video from Georgia State University B.A. in English / Women’s and Gender Studies from Mercer University Dr. Kunzelman's research interrogates the relationship between humans and media objects through an intersectional lens, specializing in science fiction manifestations across video games and film. His work rigorously examines how media forms activate racialization processes, establishing core expertise in game studies, media studies, science fiction studies, and film studies with explicit attention to racial dynamics. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads: formal analysis of science fiction video games' subjectivity production (exemplified by his 2022 monograph The World is Born from Zero ), critical race theory applications to gaming culture (evident in Nuclear Gandhi and Bioshock analyses), and cross-media explorations of adaptation aesthetics. His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks from philosophy, cultural studies, and critical race theory to dissect representation mechanisms in interactive and cinematic media.

Paul Cabanaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Television Management
• Digital Media Strategy
• Business Leadership
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Cabana is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, joining in 2025. With 16 years of leadership at A+E Networks, he served as EVP, Head of Programming for The History Channel, overseeing acclaimed series like The Men Who Built America and The World Wars , both Emmy-nominated. He expanded the company’s digital presence across platforms including YouTube and A+E’s own apps, doubling The History Channel’s profitability. Cabana also contributes to non-profit initiatives via boards like The Achievement First Charter School Network and Goodwill NY/NJ. Education: B.A. in Economics from Harvard University M.B.A. from NYU Stern School of Business His expertise spans television management, digital media strategy, and business leadership, with a focus on transforming traditional media brands into multiplatform entities. His work has significantly influenced non-fiction storytelling and media economics. Scientific Awards: Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Work in Non-Fiction (The Men Who Built America) Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Work in Non-Fiction (The World Wars) Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Work in Non-Fiction (Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations)

• Journalism Innovation
• News Quality
• Digital Journalism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

José Alberto García-Avilés is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Director of the Department of Social and Human Sciences at Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH). He teaches in the Master's Program in Journalism Innovation and the Doctoral Program in Social and Legal Sciences. Education: Bachelor of Arts (National University of Ireland), Bachelor of Liberal Arts (University of Dublin), Graduate in Journalism and Ph.D. in Communication (University of Navarra). Visiting scholar at Columbia University (New York) and visiting professor at University of Sheffield (UK) and University of Klagenfurt (Austria). Research Interests: His work focuses on journalism innovation, news quality, and the impact of digitalization on television news and newsroom convergence. He investigates evolving journalistic practices in digital ecosystems and media content quality metrics. Professional Experience: News producer for TeleElx, Channel 13 (Los Angeles), and Euroview Editor of Boletín Bit (TV professionals' portal) Consultant for Antena Aragón Creator of blog El Nautilus Collaborator with Onda Cero Elche (since 2006) Research Networks: Network of Excellence in Digital Journalism International Journalism Innovation Project "Index of Journalism Innovation" Publications: Co-author of two books and over 100 scholarly works, including Communicating in the Network Society (2015) and Globalization and Pluralism (2010).

• Higher Education
• Media Representations of Academia
• Gender Studies in Higher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pauline J. Reynolds serves as Professor in the Department of Leadership and Higher Education within the School of Education at the University of Redlands. Her academic career bridges cultural analysis and higher education scholarship through innovative examination of media representations. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Higher Education, Indiana University, Bloomington Master of Music in Early Music, Indiana University, Bloomington Bachelor of Music (Honors), Royal College of Music, London Dr. Reynolds' research pioneers the analysis of higher education portrayals across media landscapes, investigating how television, comics, and film shape public perceptions of academia. Her work reveals critical gender dynamics in shows like Greek and The Jaguar, traces historical evolution of academic representations from Superman to modern comics, and decodes faculty symbolism in Golden Age Hollywood. This interdisciplinary approach connects cultural studies with educational practice, exposing how anti-intellectual narratives influence both public discourse and professional environments within universities. Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent scholarly output since 2017, with increasing focus on gendered representations and longitudinal media analysis. The research spans 80+ years of cultural production (1930s-2010s), examining how academic portrayals reflect and shape societal values across different media formats. Professional recognition includes: Multidisciplinary Seminar Award, University of Redlands (2014-15) Outstanding Faculty Service Award (2013-14) Raleigh Holmstedt Fellowship (2004) Dr. Reynolds maintains active research productivity through international collaborations and ongoing projects, while her mentoring philosophy emphasizes transformative student development. She documents concrete outcomes including student progression to doctoral programs, conference presentations, and career advancements directly linked to program engagement. Her professional network extends through Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) and Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) memberships, facilitating global scholarly exchange. Though no formal lab structure exists, her research group operates through project-based collaborations examining representations across cultural artifacts, with particular emphasis on international comparative analysis and interdisciplinary methodological approaches.

Jon Faddisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz Performance
• Trumpet
• Jazz Composition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jon Faddis serves as Professor and Director of Jazz Performance at the Conservatory of Music, Purchase College, State University of New York, a position he has held since 1999 after beginning as Artist-in-Residence. Renowned as a virtuosic trumpeter, composer, and conductor, his career spans over five decades with global influence in jazz performance and education. His artistic journey began at age seven, culminating in mentorship under Dizzy Gillespie and pivotal collaborations with Lionel Hampton and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Faddis has directed major ensembles including the Grammy-winning United Nation Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie 70th Birthday Big Band, and the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of New York (2003-present), while maintaining active roles with institutions like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Faddis' creative output includes the jazz opera Lulu Noire (1997), Grammy-nominated album Remembrances (1998), and numerous recordings across film/television soundtracks. His educational philosophy emphasizes mentorship through global clinics, master classes, and programs like Chicago's Louis Armstrong Legacy Program. Award highlights feature his historic honorary doctorate in Jazz from Manhattan School of Music (the first ever granted), Grammy recognition, and USA Today's Top 10 designation for Lulu Noire . As an educator, Faddis pioneered jazz curriculum development at Purchase College while maintaining artistic innovation through composition and performance, embodying jazz's evolution from bebop traditions to contemporary expressions.

Baruti N. Kopanoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Popular culture
• Black masculinity
• African Americans in the radio industry

Dr. Baruti N. Kopano serves as a Professor in the Department of Multiplatform Production at Morgan State University's School of Global Journalism and Communication, where he teaches radio operations, media law, and mass communication. His academic credentials include: PhD in Rhetoric and Linguistics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania MS in Radio, Television, Film from Syracuse University BS in Telecommunications from Morgan State University Research focuses on the intersection of popular culture, Black masculinity, and African American representation in radio, exemplified by his co-edited book "Soul Thieves: The Appropriation and Misrepresentation of African American Popular Culture" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015). His work critically examines cultural appropriation and amplifies underrepresented narratives in media. Dr. Kopano received the 2014 National Association of Black Journalist Salute to Excellence Award for his New Visions, New Voices project, which diversified public media through radio, web, and mobile platforms with CPB funding (2013). His international engagement includes the 2016 Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program in Senegal and The Gambia. As principal of Next Tier Solutions, LLC, he merges academic expertise with professional radio experience as an announcer and producer. His initiatives prioritize expanding diverse voices in media ecosystems while mentoring students through departmental outlets like BEAR-TV and WMUR Radio.

• Journalism
• Media Literacy Education
• Documentary Production
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kyoko Takahashi is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics in Tokyo, Japan, where she has been teaching Journalism and Documentary Production since 2003. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University's Graduate School of Arts, Film Division, which she completed in 1991 after entering the program in 1986. Prior to her academic career, Takahashi worked as a journalist at Business Week's Tokyo Bureau starting in 1982. Current Position: Professor at Waseda University Academic Background: Master of Fine Arts (Columbia University) Professional Experience: Journalist at Business Week (1982-1986) Additional Affiliations: Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Global Education Center Professor Takahashi earned her Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts, Film Division in 1991. Her educational background in film and visual media has directly informed her subsequent academic and professional trajectory in journalism and media studies, providing a strong foundation for her interdisciplinary approach to media education and research. Her research primarily focuses on Media Literacy Education, Journalism, Documentary Production, and Future Journalism. Takahashi investigates how citizens can develop critical thinking skills to navigate the complex media landscape, particularly in the "post-truth" era where misinformation proliferates. She has developed innovative approaches to media education for diverse age groups, including specialized workshops for senior citizens. Her work examines the evolving nature of journalism, particularly the rise of non-profit media organizations as alternatives to traditional journalism models. She has made significant contributions to understanding gender representation in news media through her involvement with the Global Media Monitoring Project. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward understanding media in the digital age, with increasing focus on media literacy as a citizen activity, post-truth challenges, and the future of journalism. The work shows interdisciplinary engagement across media studies, sociology, education, and political science, with particular attention to practical applications of media literacy concepts in real-world contexts. Japan Prize from the NHK Japan Prize International Contest for Educational Media (2011) Contributor to The Nikkei Newspaper with "Let's Rethink the Future of Journalism: Election Reporting in the Digital and AI Era" (2024) Professor Takahashi actively mentors students through various thesis supervision roles and specialized seminars. Her research projects, including the Media Literacy Project and preparation for the Global Media Monitoring Project 2025, demonstrate her commitment to developing practical media literacy education approaches. She has secured funding for multiple initiatives focused on creating media literacy workshops for different demographic groups and exploring new models for journalism education that address contemporary challenges. She leads the Media Literacy Project and has established partnerships with various organizations to implement media literacy workshops across Japan. Her work extends to international collaborations, including participation in the Global Media Monitoring Project, which involves over 100 countries analyzing news media through a gender lens. She serves as Director of both the Japan Media Literacy Research Institute and NPO FCT Media Literacy Institute, demonstrating her leadership in the field.

William M. Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spirit-empowered Leadership
• Pentecostal Theology
• Generational Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. William M. Wilson serves as the fourth President of Oral Roberts University (ORU) since June 2013, leading its mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders through whole person education. Globally recognized for ethical leadership and championing new generations, he also holds pivotal roles as Global Chair for Empowered21 and Chair of the Pentecostal World Fellowship. His scholarly focus centers on Spirit-empowered leadership, Pentecostal theology, and generational dynamics—particularly Generation Z—with deep exploration of Christian spirituality, biblical worldview frameworks, and fasting practices. He has authored over 10 influential books including "The Power of One" and "Father Cry," alongside numerous articles addressing faith-based leadership in contemporary society. Dr. Wilson received the "Most Influential Oklahomans 2022" honor from The Journal Record. Under his presidency, ORU achieved 17 consecutive years of enrollment growth with students from 160+ nations, alongside national recognition as #5 for Student Engagement (Wall Street Journal/THE) and #1 for Student Life in Oklahoma (Niche). He spearheads global partnerships through Empowered21 and the Pentecostal World Fellowship, while his television program "World Impact with Dr. Billy Wilson" reaches 150+ nations. His vision drives ORU's expansion of academic programs, technological infrastructure, and spiritual ethos to cultivate transformative world leaders.

Sandie Gravettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious Studies Education
• Biblical Interpretation
• Religion and Popular Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sandie Gravett serves as Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic profile centers on biblical interpretation, religious studies pedagogy, and professional practice within public universities, with significant contributions to understanding religion's role in contemporary education and popular culture. Her research spans feminist approaches to the Hebrew Bible—particularly examining gender dynamics in prophetic literature—and extends into analyses of religious symbolism in modern media like Twilight , Sons of Anarchy , and Fight Club . She critically investigates pedagogical challenges in secular academic settings, addressing how faculty navigate student complaints on controversial topics and implement historical-critical methods while maintaining academic freedom. This dual focus on textual scholarship and institutional dynamics defines her scholarly trajectory. Publication trends reveal an evolution from foundational biblical studies toward systemic analyses of religious education. Recent works emphasize faculty labor conditions, organizational justice in dispute resolution, and strategies for building publicly engaged religious studies curricula—demonstrating consistent commitment to bridging theoretical rigor with practical application in higher education. Dr. Gravett secured a $$50,000$$ grant from the Henry Luce Foundation in January $$2020$$ as principal investigator for the collaborative project "Building A 'Public-Focused' Future for Undergraduate Religious Studies Programs." This initiative reflects her leadership in advancing innovative frameworks for religious studies within public university contexts, though specific student advising relationships remain undocumented in available sources.

Marc C-Scottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media and Communication
• Television Studies
• Media Policy and Regulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Marc C-Scott serves as Deputy Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching at Victoria University's College of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT. He chairs the Bachelor of Screen Media and Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects programs and co-leads postgraduate Block Teaching courses. A prominent media commentator, Marc contributes to national discussions on Australian television, media policy, and sports broadcasting through television, radio, and publications. Marc's academic qualifications include: PhD from CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Design (Multimedia) with Honors from an Australian institution Marc's research focuses on media and communication, with expertise in television studies, media policy, and sports broadcasting rights. He examines the historical and contemporary shifts in television, the impact of streaming on media consumption, and the pedagogical innovations of the Block Model. His work addresses critical issues in Australian media, including local content regulation and the evolving viewing behaviors of young audiences. His recent publications (2024-2025) concentrate on enhancing the Block Model for media education, assessment strategies, and professional development. Earlier works (2016-2020) analyze television history, sports media rights, and digital piracy. A unifying thread is the transformation of media landscapes in the streaming era, with emphasis on Australian contexts and educational applications. Marc supervises Masters and PhD students in Creative Arts, History, Language and Communication, and Education. His leadership in the VU Block Model® Professional Learning program reflects his commitment to educational innovation, though specific grant details are not provided.

Tracy Hoganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Education
• Critical Literacy in Science
• Teacher Expertise
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tracy Hogan is a Professor in the Department of Science Education at Adelphi University's Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. She holds office in Alumnae Hall 224 and serves as Principal Investigator for major NSF-funded initiatives including the Noyce Adelphi STEAM Pipeline. Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Fordham University (2004) M.A.T. in Science Education, University of Iowa (1996) B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Iowa State University (1994) Her research centers on science education innovation, with particular focus on critical literacy in science, teacher expertise development, and clinically rich teacher preparation models. She pioneers STEAM integration through maker education and forensic science applications, emphasizing social justice connections in science classrooms. Her work bridges cognitive psychology with practical teacher education, examining how experience shapes problem representation in instruction. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on transforming science education through inquiry-based approaches, with recent work emphasizing STEAM integration and social justice. Her scholarship evolves from foundational studies on teacher cognition toward practical applications in bilingual teacher preparation and K-12 curriculum reform. Dr. Hogan directs significant grant-funded initiatives including the $1.2M NSF Noyce Adelphi STEAM Pipeline (2019-2024) and the $1.24M SUNY Teacher Workforce Investment Grant R2E2ADI (2024-2027). She coordinates multiple clinical residency programs including the Oceanside-Adelphi Teacher Residency and serves as evaluator for educational initiatives across Long Island school districts. She maintains active service roles including National Board of Professional Teaching Standards working group membership, NSF grant review panels, and as reviewer for the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education since 2005.