Courtney Childers
Professor of Advertising and Public Relations
Courtney Childers is an expert in social media, influencer marketing and advertising.
Nick Geidner
Professor of Journalism and Media
Nick Geidner’s research examines how technological changes in media affect the ways in which individuals select, use, and make sense of journalism.
Ben Horne
Assistant Professor of Information Sciences
Ben Horne is an expert in online disinformation and misinformation, content moderation and alt-tech social media platforms.
Joseph Mazer
Dean, College of Communication and Information; Professor of Communication Studies
Joseph Mazer’s research interests include communication in teaching and learning contexts, social media and new technologies, communication in interpersonal relationships, and measurement issues and trends in communication research.
Mustafa Oz
Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media
Mustafa Oz is an expert in social media, political engagement, online activism and social movements.
Matthew Pittman
Assistant Professor of Advertising and Public Relations
Matthew Pittman is an expert in social media strategies, green advertising and sustainability campaigns.
Devendra Potnis
Associate Professor of Information Sciences
Devendra Potnis is an expert in information and communication technologies, focusing on their use by vulnerable populations and in addressing social issues and real-world problems.