Education
Ph.D. in Mass Communications (Penn State University, 2010)
M.A. in Journlaism (Nanjing University, 2005)
B.A. in Journalism (Nanjing University, 2002)
Graduate Certificate in International Studies (Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing University Center for Chinese & American Studies, 2004)
Courses Taught
COM590 Interactive Media Capstone
COM560 Interactive Media Strategies
COM360 Interactive Media
COM100 Communications in a Global Age
Research
Her research interests focus on the social and psychological influence of media technology, especially as they pertain to the social media, interactive media and online strategic communication. She has published research papers in Journal of Communication, Mass Communication and Society, Media Psychology, and Communication Research, authored a book chapter in Multimedia foundations: Core concepts for digital design (Focal Press) and co-authored a book chapter in Advertising Theory (Routledge).
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