Author Archives: Eunice

National Communication Association (NCA) 112th Annual Convention

The National Communication Association (NCA) Annual Convention continues to be a leading platform for advancing communication scholarship. By bringing together scholars, educators, and students from across the country to share research, exchange ideas, and connect with others in the field of communication. We are proud to have our faculty and students participate in this national… Read More: National Communication Association (NCA) 112th Annual Convention »

Nine Co-Authors (converting a class–>pro. research paper)

What’s the magic recipe to transform a class project into a professional research presentation? In this post, one AU professor has some secrets… This month, a single project with nine (!) student co-authors will appear in New Orleans at the annual conference for National Communication Association (NCA). NCA is one of the most important research… Read More: Nine Co-Authors (converting a class–>pro. research paper) »

2026 Tri-School PhD Conference

The research culture of AU was proudly on display across multiple schools at the “Tri-School PhD Conference” on April 10, 2026. Several of our PhD students were featured, as well as faculty respondents. PhD programs from the School of International Service (SIS), School of Communication (SOC), and School of Public Affairs (SPA) jointly organize the… Read More: 2026 Tri-School PhD Conference »

Faculty impact: 9th Circuit filing on Games

It is exciting when faculty can help shape decisions of influential courts like the 9th Circuit. Recently, Prof. Andy Phelps contributed his expertise in a Brief of Amici Curiae about the Upper Deck Company v. Ryan Milton (Ryan Miller). Prof Phelps serves advises PhD students at the AU SOC, and directs the AU Game Center.… Read More: Faculty impact: 9th Circuit filing on Games »

DC Experts – Recent Appearances in Classes

Almost every week, a different expert in federal policy or international relations visits the classes of American University. There’s something special about being in DC. What does that look like for our grad programs on Media, Technology and Democracy? To name a few, in the 2025-26 school year we’ve had: The intimacy of Washington, D.C.,… Read More: DC Experts – Recent Appearances in Classes »

Presenting at PCA: Faculty and Students

We are excited about the AU faculty and students presenting at this year’s PCA in Atlanta in April. PCA is the Pop Culture Association conference (April 8-11, 2026). It is one of the most popular and influential academic conferences in the field of popular culture and media. Sessions featuring our faculty and students Thursday, April… Read More: Presenting at PCA: Faculty and Students »

From Panels to Performances: Sinnreich on Tour

What kind of book tours feature our faculty? In this post, we highlight Professor Aram Sinnreich, who is on tour with his book The Secret Life of Data: Navigating Hype and Uncertainty in the Age of Algorithmic Surveillance, co-authored with Jesse Gilbert. One twist for academics: beyond bookstores, their appearances can include centers… or even… Read More: From Panels to Performances: Sinnreich on Tour »

Debriefing AoIR in Brazil with Massanari and Sinnreich

What is behind a recent faculty trip to Brazil for AoIR — the Association of Internet Researchers? In this interview, you’ll find a call for strategy in our field, and how our research connects with this set of international scholars. Two are featured: Profs. Adrienne Massanari and Aram Sinnreich. ——— Eunice Kim (interviewer): What was… Read More: Debriefing AoIR in Brazil with Massanari and Sinnreich »

Brown Bag: “Building Your Academic CV”

The unwritten rules can be as important as the conventions of the genre. Get a glimpse behind the curtain with one of our newest hires. Current students and alumni are invited to join the SOC PhD program for a brown bag on “Building Your Academic CV” with Dr. Rohan Grover. Brown Bag sessions are informal,… Read More: Brown Bag: “Building Your Academic CV” »

Interview with Renee Bracey Sherman

Some of our students already have amazing books ready when they enter our PhD program! This interview features a conversation with Renee, in which we discuss her work, experiences, and perspectives in her own words. Renee Bracey Sherman (she/her) is part of our cohort in the PhD program in Communication, and the author of Liberating… Read More: Interview with Renee Bracey Sherman »