I come to my research with an orientation toward social justice and trying to find ways my writing can improve the communities that I care about. Showing students that scholarship can make a positive difference in the world helps them see that what we learn in the classroom is interconnected to what happens in the real world, and that they can use research (or the skills needed for research) to pursue their own goals. When students see that they can become the creators of knowledge it is an empowering and transformative experience for them.
My research and teaching interests include digital culture, film analysis, media industry, and video games. I’ve published articles on Black Mirror, Animal Crossing, YouTube, and more. Our discussions in my classes often influence my research, and it becomes a sort of co-working between myself and my students.
Working with a Saint Rose alum, I’m the co-author of two books related to generational differences: “The Millennial Mindset: Unraveling Fact from Fiction” (2015) and “Gen-Z: The Superhero Generation” (2021). I’ve also published chapters and articles on esports, Marvel Comics, “The Big Bang Theory,” and more.
I’ve been looking at new models for how journalism is practiced, and how news organizations may be able to survive as businesses. The new storytelling possibilities with digital media such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are two examples of new frontiers for journalists and storytellers, and I enjoy exploring how they can be used to engage audiences.
Good communication skills are the number one thing businesses ask of college graduates and underpin everything a college student does and will do. This includes not only solid writing, but also speaking and presenting skills, and being comfortable using different types of media. Learning good communication skills will benefit students in any field they are in and will come back to help them time and time again as they build their careers.
I come to my research with an orientation toward social justice and trying to find ways my writing can improve the communities that I care about. Showing students that scholarship can make a positive difference in the world helps them see that what we learn in the classroom is interconnected to what happens in the real world, and that they can use research (or the skills needed for research) to pursue their own goals. When students see that they can become the creators of knowledge it is an empowering and transformative experience for them.
My research and teaching interests include digital culture, film analysis, media industry, and video games. I’ve published articles on Black Mirror, Animal Crossing, YouTube, and more. Our discussions in my classes often influence my research, and it becomes a sort of co-working between myself and my students.
Working with a Saint Rose alum, I’m the co-author of two books related to generational differences: “The Millennial Mindset: Unraveling Fact from Fiction” (2015) and “Gen-Z: The Superhero Generation” (2021). I’ve also published chapters and articles on esports, Marvel Comics, “The Big Bang Theory,” and more.
I’ve been looking at new models for how journalism is practiced, and how news organizations may be able to survive as businesses. The new storytelling possibilities with digital media such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are two examples of new frontiers for journalists and storytellers, and I enjoy exploring how they can be used to engage audiences.
Good communication skills are the number one thing businesses ask of college graduates and underpin everything a college student does and will do. This includes not only solid writing, but also speaking and presenting skills, and being comfortable using different types of media. Learning good communication skills will benefit students in any field they are in and will come back to help them time and time again as they build their careers.
I’m a communications leader and consultant who founded Creative Collaborations Consulting and has over 20 years of experience in higher education, community relations, corporate communications, public relations, and broadcast journalism.
I’m a filmmaker, video artist, and sound designer with over 70 national and international screenings and presentations of my work. My teaching career spans over 20 years, with my non-teaching time spent in film, television, and web production, including the PBS documentary history series “American Experience.”
I’m a communications leader and consultant who founded Creative Collaborations Consulting and has over 20 years of experience in higher education, community relations, corporate communications, public relations, and broadcast journalism.
I’m a filmmaker, video artist, and sound designer with over 70 national and international screenings and presentations of my work. My teaching career spans over 20 years, with my non-teaching time spent in film, television, and web production, including the PBS documentary history series “American Experience.”
