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Dallin Adams PhD
Profile | dallin.adams@utah.edu
BA Mass Communications, Brigham Young University
MA Mass Communications, Brigham Young University
- CommSHER
- Digital Media
- Advertising
Henry Allen, MS
BS Communication, University of Utah
BS Political Science, University of Utah
- Science Communication
- Quantitative Communication Research
Gia Almuaili, PhD
BS, Strategic Communication, CU Boulder
MA Strategic Communication Design, CU Boulder
Allison Blumling, Ph.D.
Profile | allison.blumling@utah.edu
BA Health Communication with Media Writing, Juniata College
- Critical/Cultural Theory
- Mixed Methods
- Health Communication
Jessie Chaplain, Ph.D.
Profile | jchaplain14@gmail.com
MA Communication Studies, University of Georgia
BS Communication Studies, Appalachian State
- Rhetoric
Daniel Chavez-Yenter, Ph.D.
Profile | daniel.chavez-yenter@utah.edu
BS History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Science & Spanish, Michigan State University
MPH Health Behavior & Health Education, University of Michigan
- Health Communication and Public Health Integration
- Latinx, African-American, and Minority Populations
- Innovative Health Technologies
- Health Equity
Sammy Fernandes, MS
BA, Broadcast Journalism, Cal State Northridge
Jeremy Freed, Ph.D.
Profile | jeremy.freed@utah.edu
BA English, History, and Asian Studies, University of Utah
MA Asian Studies, University of Utah
- Gaming subcultural communicaiton
- UI communication affordances
- Culture and Power
- International TA Program
Frankie Gigray, M.A.
Profile | frank.gigray@utah.edu
BA Philosophy, The College of Idaho
- Rhetoric
- Argumentation
- Affect Theory
Elizabeth Giorgi, Ph.D.
BS Journalism, Boston University
MFA Creative Writing and Environment, Iowa State University
- Science Communication
Nico Hernandez, M.A.
Profile | nicolashernandez1993@gmail.com
BA Communication, University of Texas at El Paso
MA Communication, University of Texas at El Paso
- Critical Rhetoric
- Environmental Communication
- Critical Rhetorical Field Methods
- Science and Technology Studies
Aly Hill, PhD
BS, Political Science and Communication, University of Utah
MA, Political Communication, The Johns Hopkins University
MA, Caleb Okereke
BS, Journalism and Mass Communication, Cavendish University Uganda
Elise Homan, Ph.D.
Profile | elise.homan@utah.edu
MS Communication Studies, University of Pittsburgh
BS English, Grove City College
- Rhetoric
Micah Huff, Ph.D.
BS Computer Science, Eastern Michigan University
MA Communication, Eastern Michigan University
- Critical Code Studies
- Games Studies
- Critical Cultural Studies
Abby Jones, Ph.D.
Profile | abbyjonesroswell@gmail.com
BA Theater, University of Georgia
BA Entertainment and Media Studies, University of Georgia
MA Media Studies, University of Texas at Austin
- Digital Media
Euni Kim, Ph.D.
MS Communication, University of Utah
BA California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Asian American Studies
- Rhetoric
- Critical/Cultural Studies
- Media and Film
Ryan Kor-Sins, Ph.D.
BA, Journalism and Public Affairs, University of Georgia
MA, Mass Media Studies, University of Georgia
- Rhetoric
- Digital Media
- Media Sustainability
Yi Liao, M.A.
BA English, Qingdao University
- Health Communication
- Digital Media
- Strategic Communication
Kourtney Maison, Ph.D.
Profile | kourtney.maison@utah.edu
MA Communication, Ball State University
BFA Speech, Theatre and Comm, Kansas Wesleyan University
Caleb Okereke, MA
BS, Journalism and Mass Communication, Cavendish University Uganda
Lulu Olaniyan, Ph.D.
Profile | lulu.olaniyan@utah.edu
BS Biology, Baylor University
MA, Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University
- Critical Cultural Studies
- Rhetoric
Camille Owens, PhD
BA, Public Relations, Brigham Young University
MA, Mass Communication, Brigham Young University
Carlos Pelayo, PhD
BA, Human Communication Studies, Cal State Fullerton
MA, Human Communication Studies, Cal State Fullerton
Ashton Poindexter, M.A.
Profile | ashtpoin9563@gmail.com
BA Communication, University of Utah
- Critical/Cultural Studies
- Protests and historical developments
Yiqing Ran, PhD
BA, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, University of Colorado Denver
MA, Communication and Rhetorical studies, Syracuse University
Grace Rogers, M.A.
Profile | grace.rogers417@gmail.com
BA Communication Studies, Temple University
- Critical/Cultural Studies
- Asian American Media
Erin Spencer, M.A.
BA Communication Studies, Appalachian State University
- Rhetoric
- Critical/cultural studies
- Creativity and science/technology
- Environmental agency
Kinny Torre, PhD
BA, Legal Studies, Western Washington University
MS, Communication Studies, University of North Texas
Averie Vockel, M.S.
BS Communication, University of Utah
- Critical/Cultural Studies
- Health Communication
Olivia Webster, MA
BA, Communication Studies, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Mariah Wellman, Ph.D.
Profile | mariah.wellman@utah.edu
MS Jouranlism, University of Iowa
BS, Journalism and Mass Communication, Iowa State University
- Digital Media
- Cultural Studies
Seungwoo Yeom, Ph.D.
Profile | seungwoo_yeom1@baylor.edu
MA Journalism, PR, and New Media, Baylor University
BA Communication, Hankuk University
- Critical/Cultural Studies
- Digital Media
- Race and Gender Identity and Ethnicity