Profiles
ICR Student
Email: hji10@illinois.edu
Research Interests
Haochen is a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Communication Research. Before joining ICR, she earned her master's degree in communication from Northwestern University and her bachelor's degree in public relations with a minor in applied statistics… Read More
ICR Student
Email: klw6@illinois.edu
Research Interests
Critical Cultural Studies
Black Popular Culture
Television & Film
Race & Media Representation
Recent Publications/Presentations
Williams, K., McKoy, C. D. (2023, November 17). Abbott Elementary: Utilizing Critical Communication… Read More
ICR Student
Email: gd39@illinois.edu
Research Interests
A storyteller and published author from Fortaleza, Brazil, Gustavo Nery is a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Communications Research. He holds a BA in journalism from the University of Fortaleza and an MA in theatre studies from Illinois State… Read More
ICR Student
Email: dw36@illinois.edu
Research Interests
Duo Wang is a researcher and entrepreneur committed to exploring the convergence of mixed reality and generative AI for the next generation of immersive interaction and 3D storytelling. Research interests include:
Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR)… Read More
ICR Student
Email: gpaxton2@illinois.edu
Research Interests
Media Literacy, Scholastic Journalism, Visual Communication, Education
Recent Publications/Presentations
Paxton, G. (2024). The State of Media Literacy Education in Indiana Schools. Common Ground, Bloomington, Indiana.
Mudavadi, K., Hwang, J.,… Read More
ICR Student
Email: yujinl3@illinois.edu
Research Interests
Yujin's research interests include virtual reality, artificial intelligence, social media marketing, celebrity endorsement, media usage, and cultural analysis.
She is a doctoral student at the Institute of Communications Research. She completed her… Read More
ICR Student
Email: nz20@illinois.edu
Research Interests
My research interests encompass the global media industry, China studies, and game studies. Currently, I am focused on two primary research areas. The first area examines the formation of the global video game industry. For instance, I investigate how… Read More
ICR Student
Email: jiyeonc2@illinois.edu
Research Interests
Jiyeon is a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Communications Research. Jiyeon studies media psychology and technology-mediated communication. Her research explores cognitive frameworks to understand perceptions that influence information processing… Read More
Journalism Alumni
Get to know some of our College of Media alumni. Rosie Powers (BS ‘12, journalism) is a self-employed consultant. Powers also participated in a Media Career Night alumni panel on “Nonprofits” in Spring 2022. Watch a recording of the session here.
How did the College of Media prepare you for your… Read More
Advertising Alumni
Get to know some of our College of Media alumni. Adam Hamilton (BS ’11, advertising; MBA ’19) is a global social and digital director at McDonald’s. Hamilton also participated in a Media Career Night alumni panel on “Digital Communication” in Spring 2023. Watch a recording of the session here.
Can… Read More