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Jiang participates in George Washington University webinar
Dr. Min Jiang recently participated in a webinar with George Washington University’s Data Governance Hub to discuss her new book, Digital sovereignty in the BRICS countries: How the global South and emerging power alliances are reshaping digital governance published in Cambridge University Press.
Stokes presents at the Fairmont State University Spring 2025 Presidential Speaker Series: Appalachian Resilience
Dr Ashli Stokes and co-author Dr. Wendy Atkins-Sayre (University of Memphis) recently presented their research as part of the Fairmont State University Spring 2025 Presidential Speaker Series: Appalachian Resilience. According to the University, “The Presidential Speaker Series is more than just a couple of talks, it’s a reflection of Fairmont State University’s vision of being […]
Quinlan quoted in Newsweek about modern parenting efforts
Dr. Margaret Quinlan was recently quoted in a Newsweek article about modern parenting efforts to update ideas around language and consent. Dr. Quinlan describes having to “unlearn many of the messages she was taught about deference to authority” and how she has raised her children to confide in her when or if they feel unsafe.
Jones Cameron publishes article in Critical Discourse Studies
Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron recently published an article titled “‘Black people don’t do that’: A critical qualitative study of discursive barriers and black women’s digital well-being networks” in Critical Discourse Studies. The study “explore[s] and expose[s] discourses that constrain how Black women engage with health and well-being practices, specifically long-distance running, therapy, and adhering to […]
Jiang publishes two articles on digital sovereignty and Chinese internet policies
Dr. Min Jiang recently published two journal articles: (1) Jiang, M. (2024). Models of state digital sovereignty from the Global South: Diverging experiences from China, India and South Africa in Policy & Internet, 16(4), 727-738; (2) Jiang, M. (2025). Chinese Internet policies: Historical reflections and new research directions in Communication & The Public.
Quinlan Invited to Moderate Personally Speaking Series
On February 20th, Dr. Margaret Quinlan served as the moderator at the Personally Speaking Event titled: “Invasive Prenatal Genetic Testing: Perspectives on Disability Rights and Reproductive Justice, part of the CHESS Personally Speaking Series. During the event, Dr. Quinlan introduced speakers and moderated questions from the audience.
Jiang Invited to Present in Speaker Series
On February 11, 2025, Dr. Min Jiang presented a talk titled “The Internet Age from PC to AI” at the Independent Picture House as a part of the UNC Charlotte Ginkgo Residential Guest Speaker Series.
Reisdorf’s Work Recently Accepted into Conferences
Dr. Bibi Reisdorf recently proposed an international panel on technologies and incarceration for the 2025 International Communication Association, which was accepted. Additionally, Dr. Reisdorf received news that a workshop on digital inclusion and incarceration that she proposed was accepted for the 2025 Net Inclusion Conference
Basinger Invited to Present on Recently Published Article
Dr. Erin Basinger recently published an article titled “Dialogue on difference: Fat liberation in communication” in Communication Monographs with colleagues Arroyo, A., Asbury M. B., Fox, R. Otis, H. N., & Miller, N. P. Additionally, Dr. Basinger has been invited to give a talk on the topic of “fat liberation in communication” at North Carolina […]
Jiang Publishes a Book Volume
A book volume that Dr. Min Jiang led in editing, “Digital Sovereignty in the BRICS Countries: How the Global South and Emerging Power Alliances Are Reshaping Digital Governance,” has been published by Cambridge University Press. Open access is available for free public downloading.