Research
Missouri journalism faculty, graduate students and alumni to present 70 papers at AEJMC 2020 virtual conference
Columbia, Mo. (July 30, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present 70 peer-reviewed research papers at the virtual Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference Aug. 6-9. More than 2,000 journalism and mass communication scholars are expected to participate in the fully-virtual 2020 AEJMC annual conference. Among the … Continued
‘Anti-vaxxers’ gain traction against HPV vaccine on Facebook, study finds
MU media expert analyzed 10 years of HPV-vaccine related Facebook posts By Eric Stann MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (July 8, 2020) — One of the biggest social media sites – Facebook – has allowed “anti-vaxxers” to gain a stronger voice against the use of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine, according to a new … Continued
2016 U.S. presidential election coverage was ‘game changer’ for journalists
MU study looked at ethical issues in U.S. presidential election press coverage between 2000-2016 By Eric Stann MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (June 22, 2020) — The 2016 U.S. presidential election is considered a “game changer” for journalists covering the U.S. presidential elections by causing them to dramatically reconsider how they view their role – … Continued
Killer vaccines? Social media messages influence parents about HPV
MU media expert finds social media use is associated with belief that HPV vaccine is lethal in children By Eric Stann MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (June 10, 2020) — Social media keeps us connected to one another, but it also influences our beliefs. Now, a new study from the University of Missouri finds that … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism Graduate students receive ‘best paper’ at international conference
Columbia, Mo. (May 29, 2020) — Two Missouri School of Journalism graduate students, Courtney Boman and Erika Schneider, were awarded Best Paper on the 23rd IPRRC Theme Award: Connecting Theory and Research with Public Relations Practice at the International Public Relations Research Conference. Their paper is titled “Increasing Sincerity and Credibility through CCS to Stabilize … Continued
Challenge Accepted! Expandable audio journalism lets listeners take control.
Missouri School of Journalism students partner with media organizations to solve problems they face. By Slone Salerno, Vivian Wang, Elliot Bauman and Sarai Vega Columbia, Mo. (May 21, 2020) — Technology has allowed us to change the way we listen to the news and has expanded our options dramatically. We can listen to the news … Continued
Professor Shuhua Zhou named Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media
Columbia, Mo. (May 21, 2020) — Shuhua Zhou, professor and the Leonard H. Goldenson Endowed Chair in Radio and Television at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been selected as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media (JoBEM). His three-year term begins January 1, 2021, and ends Dec. 31, 2023. “I am truly … Continued
Challenge Accepted! How can a Phoenix TV station better engage with 18- to 24-year-olds?
Missouri School of Journalism students partner with media organizations to solve problems they face. By Annie Le, Kyle McCubbin, Sidney Steele and Jacqueline Lemp Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2020) — Dear News Editors, Doesn’t every news organization want to engage a younger audience? For our capstone class, we had the privilege of working with journalism … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism student receives Outstanding Discovery Fellows award for undergraduate research
By Katelynn McIlwain Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2020) — Jacob LaGesse of Clayton, Missouri, received the Outstanding Discovery Fellows Award in recognition of the research he has been conducting to assist journalists. This award recognizes students who have done exceptional work within the Discovery Fellows Program, an Honors College initiative that pairs students with faculty, … Continued
Missouri faculty team receives AEJMC Senior Scholars grant to help in their study of articles written ‘by journalists about journalism’
Funds will help improve Discourse of Journalism database, making it more user-friendly and accessible to more people. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 25, 2020) — Three faculty members from the Missouri School of Journalism recently received a $5,000 Senior Scholars grant from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication for a research … Continued