Dr. Esther Thorson (Michigan State University) // March 28th, 2019 // 5:00pm-6:15pm // Belo Center for New Media (BMC) 3.206 The Center for Media Engagement Speaker Series promotes discussion about critical issues in journalism, social technology, and other communication media. We feature renowned scholars, experts, and professionals to share their research and perspectives on these […]

Dr. Suzanne Scott (The University of Texas at Austin) // March 26th, 2019 // 3:30pm-4:30pm // Jesse H. Jones Communication Center (CMA) 5.136 What ethical challenges arise when scholars research the passionate fan communities that surround popular films, games, or books? Because many academics studying fan culture self-identify as fans and also participate in the […]

Dr. Amy Kristin Sanders (The University of Texas at Austin) // February 19th, 2019 // 3:30pm-4:30pm // Belo Center for New Media (BMC) 5.208 Laws throughout the Middle East and North Africa dramatically limit freedom of expression by prohibiting journalists from engaging in basic newsgathering functions, including taking video and photos in public. Historically, journalists and […]