Award
Graduate Student Amanda Vilchez received the Equitable Conservation Award & Conservation Evidence Special Recognition from Bat Conservation International. The award recognizes her research project, “Let’s Talk about Bats: Citizen Science for Bat Conservation in Peruvian Rural Areas.”
Events
Join us for COMMColloquium Friday, March 22, at 1:00 pm in 160 Mann Library Building. Professor Devan Rosen (Ithaca College) will present “Silent Fall: Digital Communication Technologies and the Decline of our Social Support Systems.” The colloquium is followed by a reception, located in The Hub of the Department of Communication.
Media Coverage
Research Associate Sarah Gilbert was quoted in the New York Magazine “Can Reddit Survive Its IPO?”
Associate Professor Neil Lewis, Jr., was quoted in the Times Union article “Southern States, Not N.Y., Saw More COVID-19 Deaths per Capita.”
Assistant Professor Nathan Matias was interviewed by the Siegel Family Endowment. During the conversation, he discussed his research, the Citizens and Technology Lab, and AI. Nathan is a recent alum of the Siegel Research Fellowship program. Nathan was also featured in the video “How J. Nathan Matias Is Fighting for Our Digital Rights” in recognition of his Mozilla Rise25 award.
Now for Something Completely Different!
At our recent colloquium on communication theory, Professor Sahara Byrne shared with us a love poem generated by ChatGPT.
In the realm of theories, where thoughts take flight, there lies a gem, a beacon of light. It's not of roses or stars above, but the dance of words, it's comm theory, love.
Oh, Communication Theory, how you inspire, with every word, you set our hearts on fire. You teach us the language of connection, and guide us through each interaction.
Like two souls entwined in a passionate dance, you show us the power of every glance. From verbal cues to nonverbal signs, you decode the secrets of our minds.
In channels vast, our messages roam, from face to face, to texts on phone. You bridge the gap, you break the silence, and pave the way for understanding's alliance.
Through noise and static, you still prevail, unraveling mysteries, lifting the veil. In every whisper, in every shout, you're there, guiding what love's about.
So here's to you, Communication Theory, for binding hearts, for making us see. In the world of love, you're the guiding light, forever cherished, forever bright.
