RESEARCH 

Author of Navigating New Media Networks. 

My current focus is creating reliable, valid measures for communication technology research. 

Previous research has been published in Communication Monographs, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Personal Relationships, Communication Studies, Computers in Human Behavior, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, and others. 

Awards
2014-2015 Thompson Professorship
2012, COFAC Outstanding Scholarly Activity 
2010-2011 Thompson Professorship 

TEACHING 

Assistant Professor at DePaul University. Currently teaching courses in interpersonal, communication technology, and networked communication. 

Awards
2013, COFAC Excellence in Teaching
2012, COFAC Teaching with Technology

SERVICE

NCA, HCTD Nominating Committee
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Other service includes:
Curriculum Committee 

Editorial Board Member of 
Southern Journal of Communication, Communication Reports  
Communication Studies

Awards 
2015 COFAC Excellence in Service

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