In a world increasingly defined by political polarization, platform algorithms, and the rapid spread of misinformation, understanding how we communicate is no longer just an academic exercise; it is essential to addressing society’s most pressing crises and discovering innovative solutions. “Communication increasingly is at the center of so many social and political and scientific and … Read More
In February, a group of eight Communication students traveled to sunny Los Angeles to explore career paths in communication fields. As a part of the Career Kickstart professional development program, Career Exploration Trips give Communication students the opportunity to expand their networks in Los Angeles, New York City, D.C., and Seattle, and gives them the … Read More
The Department of Communication’s first-year graduate students recently presented their scholarship to an audience of faculty, staff, and fellow students at a research poster session. Poster sessions are a common platform at scholarly conferences, and this session provided an excellent opportunity for students to practice taking questions about their projects from audiences. Capping off the … Read More
Last week, our undergraduate students in the Honors Program had the opportunity to showcase their research at the Fall 2024 poster session. Honors students are required to craft a thesis based on the study of a research question. Through their time in the program, they learn how to conceptualize their research and draft a thesis … Read More
UW Communication Ph.D. candidate Jenny Lee was recently awarded UW’s prestigious Elizabeth Kerr Macfarlane Humanities Scholarship, a merit-based scholarship that acknowledges her contribution to the field of humanities. Lee’s research examines how Korean female content creators make sense of, negotiate with, and challenge the dominant ways Asian femininity is commodified and consumed in the transnational … Read More
The term “study abroad” can sometimes evoke vacation mode, a fun opportunity to earn credits while exploring a different culture. However, for rising senior Skylar Strotz (Communication, Sociology) it also meant completing a challenging yet rewarding communications internship, all in a foreign language. Strotz is among the first students selected for UW’s new ¡SpainWorks! internship … Read More
COM 481: Online Communities, taught by PhD candidate Kaylea Champion, offers students a hands-on experience contributing to online communities such as Wikipedia by incorporating research conducted by the Community Data Science Collective (CDSC), a research team that employs empirical research methods to understand and inform the design of collaborative online communities. The course explores computer-mediated … Read More
The Communication and Difference Research Group (CDRG) is a collaboration among University of Washington faculty and graduate students dedicated to the study of difference within the field of communication. It is housed at the Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity (CCDE). While academic work can sometimes be a solitary pursuit, the CDRG believes that building … Read More
The Department of Communication is delighted to announce that our graduate student and doctoral candidate, Devon Geary, has received the University of Washington’s 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award. The Excellence in Teaching Awards were created to recognize the contributions of graduate student instructors to the scholarship of teaching and learning. Graduate instructors enrich the classroom … Read More
Communication Spain: Exploring Spanish Culture Through Storytelling and Social Inquiry uses the lens of Communication courses to gain insights into Spanish life and media. Learn about this opportunity to earn UW credits while living, studying and traveling in Spain! Here are details about the program: UW faculty coordinating the program: Andrea Otáñez (aotanez@uw.edu) and Randal … Read More