AEJMC News July 2024

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2024 AEJMC ELECTION 

See the Results 

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Pub Committee Selects 

Journal Editors 

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Congratulations 

Award Winners 

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Get Involved 

Celebrate NED 2024 

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From the President 

ARE YOU READY FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT? 

2024 AEJMC CONFERENCE WILL BE JUST THE DIFFERENCE WE NEED 

By Linda Aldoory, American University 

202324 AEJMC President 

Whether this summer will mark your 30 th AEJMC conference 

or your first one, 2024 AEJMC Conference in Philadelphia 

promises to be your best experience ever, and the largest 

AEJMC conference on record! There are more opportunities 

to connect, learn, and advance your professional goals. And 

get ready for some distinct differences this year, which we 

hope will enhance your conference experience. 

Record Breaking Engagement 

A recordbreaking submission rate of papers with submissions 

up by almost 15%. A total of 2,260 papers and abstracts were 

submitted, and number of extended abstracts were up by 

27%. Acceptance rate was 44%, meaning that almost 1,000 

papers and abstracts will be presented at the conference. If 

you have not yet done so, check out the conference website 

to get hotel information (https://community.aejmc.org/conference/destination/hotel), 

and register now for the conference 

to get the early registration rate: 

https://community.aejmc.org/conference/registration/aejmcregister. 

Diverse PreCon Options 

Exciting precon workshops are available. There are several 

reasons to come early and spend an extra day learning and 

reflecting on your professional development. Helpful indepth 

workshops address research, teaching and service, equity and 

inclusion, and AI in education. Check out the list here 

https://community.aejmc.org/conference/schedule/program/workshops. 

Renowned Comedic Keynote Speaker 

The keynote speaker is not your average journalist. Wajahat 

Ali, renowned journalist, actor, comedian, and Daily Beast columnist, 

is author of the book, Go Back to Where You Came 

From, and other helpful recommendations on becoming 

American, and cohost of the “Democracyish” podcast. His 

essays and interviews have appeared in The New York 

Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Guardian, 

and New York Review of Books. Ali’s website includes the following 

bio: 

Born in the Bay Area, California to Pakistani immigrant 

parents, Ali went to school wearing Husky 

pants and knowing only three words of English. 

He graduated from UC Berkeley with an English 

major and became a licensed attorney. He knows 

what it feels like to be the token minority in the 

classroom and the darkest person in a boardroom. 

Like Spiderman, he’s often had the power 

and responsibility of being the cultural ambassador 

of an entire group of people, those who are 

often marginalized, silenced, or reduced to 

stereotypes… 

Ali uses humor and sarcasm to address the challenges with 

media representation, inclusion and diversity. He writes that 

society is “currently marked by deep division, deafening hate, 

political polarization and growing mistrust.” While media contribute 

to these troubling challenges, Ali believes that there 

still exists a genuine desire to connect and empathize with 

others and he calls on media workers to overcome bigotry, 

fear and harmful stereotypes. He asks: “How can young 

people, communities of color, and those left on the sidelines 

emerge as the coprotagonists of the American narrative 

using their authentic stories? And what does it mean to be an 

ally to these groups?” 

Combined Plenaries to Make an Impact 

There will not be a general business meeting separate from 

the keynote and awards ceremony. Attendance at both 

events had dramatically decreased over the last few years. We 

wanted to change this by making the content of these two 

main plenary events more appealing and giving back some 

time to attendees. In one session, come support your peers 

who are receiving awards, hear the compelling keynote address 

by Wajahat Ali, and learn about the new action steps 

AEJMC has taken to increasing its equity and inclusion: Thursday, 

August 8, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 

Meet the Leadership 

There will be no President’s Address as a separate session. Instead, 

we will use that time to hear from you and meet you, 

as a leadership team. You’re invited to a “meet and greet the 

leadership” coffee, with AEJMC and ASJMC presidents, president 

elects and vice presidents. Please stop by and say hello, 

ask a question, or share a concern, Friday, August 9, 8:30 am.

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Childcare and Support Space 

There will be childcare available, in partnership with Kiddie 

Corp. This is the second time that AEJMC has offered 

childcare, as part of its recent policy to create a caregiver 

and childfriendly culture. There will also be a separate 

room for caregivers to have a private space to 

attend to their children’s immediate needs, such as feeding 

and changing. The caregiver space is one of several 

comfort spaces provided this year as support spaces 

open during conference day hours. See more details on 

the conference website. 

Structured Open Networking Time 

Structured time has been added for breaks and networking. 

After hearing from members that one of the most 

important reasons for attending the conference is networking, 

we built into Saturday a gap where there are no 

sessions, so that you can meet friends, interview for 

open positions, or go out and grab yourself a Philly 

cheese steak. Also, the breaks between session start 

times are a halfhour long, to allow for more time to 

connect with others, grab a snack, get a bathroom 

break, or to just breathe. 

AEJMC 20232024 Board of Directors 

AEJMC President 

Linda Aldoory, American University 

Presidentelect 

Teresa Mastin, Michigan State University 

Vice President 

BeyLing Sha, California State University, Fullerton 

Past President 

Deb Aikat, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

PF&R Committee Chair 

Genelle Belmas, University of Kansas 

Research Committee Chair 

Gregory Perreault, University of South Florida 

Teaching Committee Chair 

Shearon Roberts, Xavier University of Louisiana 

Publications Committee Chair 

Scott Reinardy, University of Kansas 

Council of Divisions Chair 

Meredith D. Clark, Northeastern University 

Council of Divisions Vice Chair 

Avery Holton, University of Utah 

Council of Affiliates Chair 

Karla Gower, University of Alabama, Plank Center 

ASJMC President 

Johnny Sparks, Ball State University 

ASJMC Presidentelect 

Emily Metzgar, Kent State University 

Commission on Graduate Education Chair 

Patrick R. Johnson, Marquette University 

Commission on the Status of Minorities Chair 

Kathleen McElroy, University of Texas at Austin 

Commission on the Status of Women Chair 

Carolyn Nielsen, Western Washington University 

AEJMC/ASJMC Executive Director 

Amanda Caldwell 

AEJMC STAFF 

AEJMC/ASJMC Executive Director 

Amanda Caldwell — Amanda@aejmc.org 

AEJMC/ASJMC Assistant Director 

Felicia Greenlee Brown — Felicia@aejmc.org 

Conference & Events Coordinator 

Cassidy Baird — Cassidy@aejmc.org 

Website Content/Graphic Designer 

Kyshia Brown — Kyshia@aejmc.org 

Project Director 

Lillian S. Coleman — Lillian@aejmc.org 

Communications Director 

Samantha Higgins — Samantha@aejmc.org 

Membership Coordinator 

Saviela Thorne — Saviela@aejmc.org 

AEJMC News, a publication of AEJMC, is published four times a year. 

AEJMC membership includes a subscription to AEJMC News. 

The contents of this newsletter may not reflect 

the editor’s views or the association’s policies. 

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AEJMC Election 

AEJMC 2024 ELECTION RESULTS 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 AEJMC Election. Leadership elections are an important 

part of our association, and we appreciate our members’ involvement. This year 2,005 ballots were 

emailed to the AEJMC membership, and 516 members voted for a 26% response rate. The results have 

been certified and released by the AEJMC Nominations and Election Committee. The official start date 

for all new officers is October 1, 2024. 

Mia MoodyRamirez, Baylor, is AEJMC’s newly elected vice president. She will move up 

through the leadership ladder and serve as the AEJMC president for 202627. Moody 

Ramirez remarked, “I am excited to serve as the vice president of AEJMC, an organization 

that has had a significant impact on my academic career. I am looking forward to 

working on the goals outlined in my platform.” 

2024 INCOMING AEJMC OFFICERS 

VICE PRESIDENT 

Mia MoodyRamirez, Baylor 

ACCREDITING COUNCIL REP (1 elected): 

Dorothy Bland, North Texas 

Christopher McCollough, Jacksonville State 

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE (3 elected): 

Stephanie Craft, Illinois 

Keren Henderson, Syracuse 

Alyssa Appelman, Kansas 

PF&R COMMITTEE (4 elected): 

Mimi Perreault, South Florida 

Holly Overton, Pennsylvania State 

Celeste González de Bustamante, Texas at Austin 

Ingrid Sturgis, Howard 

RESEARCH COMMITTEE (4 elected): 

Lucinda Austin, North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

Patrick Ferrucci, Colorado Boulder 

Valérie BélairGagnon, Minnesota 

Jessica Willoughby, Washington State 

TEACHING COMMITTEE (4 elected): 

Laura K. Smith, South Carolina 

Mas Biswas, Loyola, Maryland 

Jeremy Littau, Lehigh 

Hazel Cole, West Georgia 

JMCQ Outstanding Article Winner 

The winner of the 2023 JMCQ Outstanding Article Award is “From Advocacy to Activism: A MultiDimensional Scale of Communicative, 

Collective, and Combative Behaviors,” by Brooke McKeever, Robert McKeever, Minhee Choi and Shudan Huang. 

This annual award recognizes articles that make significant contributions to theory and 

methodology in the field of journalism and mass communication. The winning article this 

year was selected by the JMCQ editorial team and the journal editorial board based on a list 

of the Top 10 most downloaded articles. The authors will receive a $1,000 check for the 

award as well as a certificate of recognition.

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Teaching Tips 

AEJMC Standing Committee on Teaching 

LET’S FOCUS ON WHAT WE HAVE IN COMMON – TEACHING 

By Chris Roberts, Alabama 

20232024 Member of the AEJMC Standing Committee on Teaching 

One of the great things about the AEJMC conference is hanging 

out with colleagues who share your specific research interest. 

And one of the greater things is focusing on what we have in 

common – teaching. 

The Electing Standing Committee on Teaching has prepared five 

sessions – two on Thursday and three on Saturday – that promise 

to make you a better teacher as you prepare for the fall semester 

and beyond. The committee’s offerings in Philadelphia include: 

Thursday, Aug. 8, 2:30–4 p.m. (Salon A) 

The Teaching Experts are In: Preparing Educators for Teaching 

the Next Generation 

Join a team at one of the eight roundtables, where every 10 minutes 

or so we’ll blow a whistle so you can move to the next 

table and topic. At each table, a committee member (listed first 

below) and another teaching expert will talk and listen on these 

topics related to teaching postCOVID students and in other difficult 

environments: 

►Nailing the Teaching Presentation for Campus Interviews: 

Theresa de los Santos and Scholastic Journalism’s Elizabeth 

Smith, both of Pepperdine. 

►Course Design and Redesign: Lisa Burns, Quinnipiac, and History 

Division teaching chair Bailey Dick, Bowling Green. 

►Assessment and Feedback Training: Laura Smith, South Carolina, 

and Broadcast and Mobile Journalism teaching chair Samantha 

Kocan, Montevallo. 

►Active Learning Strategies for the Next Generation: Committee 

members Gabriel Tait, Ball State, and Mia MoodyRamirez, Baylor. 

►Insights on Large Lecture Training: Chris Roberts, Alabama, and 

Communicating Science, Health, Environment & Risk member 

Sharon Baldinelli, NebraskaLincoln. 

►Teaching Culturally Diverse Students: Nandini Bhalla, Texas 

State, and International Communication Division teaching chair 

Sara Shaban, Seattle Pacific. 

►Dealing with Difficult Classroom Situations and Controversial 

Topics: Tracy Everbach, North Texas, and Commission on the 

Status of Women chair Carolyn Nielsen, Western Washington. 

►Legal Training for Teachers: Emily Metzgar, Kent State, and Law 

& Policy member Kristen Patrow, Butler. 

Thursday, Aug. 8, 4:30–6 p.m. (Franklin Hall 6, 7, & 11) 

G.I.F.T. – Great Ideas for Teachers 

You’ll be inspired when you see the posters presented by fellow 

educators who submitted teaching ideas that committee 

members judged in the spring. You’ll see a great deal of diversity 

among the topics – and come away with ideas to replicate or 

better adapt for your own classes. 

Saturday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m.–noon (Salon C) 

Master Class Lessons in Teaching: Instruction Strategies from 

the AEJMC Book Series 

The committee’s “Master Class” series debuted in 2017 with advice 

for journalism and mass communication instructors. This 

year marks the sixth book in the series – teaching intersectionality. 

It joins The Graduate Student Guidebook, Testing Tolerance, 

Teaching Race, and Teaching Media Ethics. Come hear from the 

books’ editors, representatives from Rowman & Littlefield, and 

new series editor Chris Roberts, and learn what’s next in the 

series. (We’re always looking for new topics for upcoming 

editions.) 

Saturday, Aug. 10, 2:30–4 p.m. (Meeting Room 401403) 

Best Practices in Teaching Panel 

Standing Committee Chair Shearon Roberts, Xavier, will lead the 

session with presentations by the winners who focused on this 

year’s committee theme: “Representation and Voice: The Future 

of Democracy in the JMC Classroom.” They are: 

►First Place: Representing Youth Voices, Amplifying Emerging 

Journalists – Sherri Williams, American 

►Second Place: The Different Perspectives Podcast Assignment – 

Ryan Alessi, James Madison 

►Third Place: Look Back to Live Ahead – Laura KebedeTwumasi 

and Taylor Ackerman, Memphis 

►Honorable Mention: Social Media for Change: Using Social 

Media to Socialize Key Terms of Community Organizations – 

Madhavi Reddi, York College of Pennsylvania 

►Honorable Mention: The Case of Right to Try: Activism as Public 

Engagement – April A. Eichmeier, St. Thomas 

Saturday, Aug. 10, 4:30–6 p.m. (Meeting Room 404) 

Advancing Career Preparedness in Ph.D. Programs for NextGen 

Faculty 

Committee member Amanda Weed, Kennesaw State, is leading a 

pair of research projects focused on the state of pedagogy and 

what we can expect in upcoming generations of students studying 

journalism and mass communication. Come to see research 

results related to what universities say they want in skills and 

pedagogical topics they’re looking for in new faculty, and about 

what we can expect in students.


AEJMC Journals 

New Editor Selected for Journalism 

& Mass Communication Educator 

Vincent Filak of the University of Wisconsin 

Oshkosh has been selected as the next editor 

of Journalism & Mass Communication 

Educator. 

The Publications Committee for the Association 

for Education in Journalism and Mass 

Vincent Filak 

Communication, which oversees the journal, 

unanimously voted to select Filak for the position. 

“Vince’s impressive background in research, teaching and service 

clearly demonstrates a deep commitment to the field of scholastic 

journalism and to journalism education,” said Teri Finneman, 

who chaired the editor search for the committee. “He presented 

an audiencecentric vision for the journal, and his existing connections 

in this area of study show he is ready to be a great 

leader for authors and reviewers.” 

Filak serves as a professor of journalism at UW Oshkosh, where 

he primarily teaches courses on media writing and reporting. He 

has published six textbooks in the field of journalism. 

The Scholastic Journalism Division of AEJMC presented him with 

the Educator of the Year award in 2021, a year after he was honored 

by the National Society of Leadership and Success with an 

Excellence in Teaching award. In 2019, he received the Friend of 

KEMPA award for his work with high school journalism students 

through the Kettle Moraine Press Association. The National Scholastic 

Press Association presented him with its highest honor, the 

Pioneer Award, in 2012, “in recognition of significant contributions 

to high school publications and journalism programs.” In 

addition, he has received awards from the College Media Association 

for his work as a college media adviser and a mentor. 

“Journalism & Mass Communication Educator has an amazing 

history of pairing the theoretical and the practical in a meaningful 

way for its readers,” Filak said. “I’m beyond grateful that I get 

to serve in this role for such an informed and engaged audience.” 

Filak will serve as an apprentice under current Educator editor 

Jami Fullerton in the coming months and then begin his fouryear 

term in October 2024. 

Established in 1944, Journalism & Mass Communication Educator 

(JMCE) addresses the professional needs of the journalism and 

mass communication educator and administrator on both collegiate 

and secondary levels. Publishing quarterly, JMCE is the 

largest, highest circulation, and oldest of any scholarly journal in 

the world devoted to education in journalism, public relations, 

advertising, mass communication, media studies and related 

fields. 

New Editor Selected for Journalism 

& Communication Monographs 

Lindsay Palmer of the University of 

WisconsinMadison has been selected 

as the next editor of Journalism & 

Communication Monographs. 

The Publications Committee for the 

Association for Education in Journalism 

and Mass Communication, which 

Lindsay Palmer 

oversees the journal, unanimously voted to select Palmer 

for the position. 

“Lindsay has tremendous ideas for innovating the journal 

and getting more junior scholars engaged,” said Teri Finneman, 

who chaired the editor search for the committee. 

“Her diverse and interdisciplinary research background will 

be a great asset, as well as her passion for mentoring.” 

Palmer is an associate professor whose research takes a 

qualitative, humanist approach to studying the interconnections 

between race, gender, nationality, and global news 

work. She teaches courses on global news networks, gender 

and sexuality in the media, theories of global communication, 

and cultural studies. Before her life in academia, she 

worked as a television news producer. 

“I’m so excited about the opportunity to work with this 

wellrespected journal,” Palmer said. “Journalism & Communication 

Monographs is such an institution at AEJMC. I’m 

looking forward to enhancing its strengths and also taking it 

in new directions.” 

Palmer will serve as an apprentice under current Monographs 

editor Linda Steiner in the coming months and then 

begin her fouryear term in October 2024. 

Journalism & Communication Monographs seeks to provide 

a venue for scholarly works, particularly those that provide 

a critical or applied synthesis of significant scholarship, that 

speak to the broader field of journalism and mass communication, 

seeking to establish Monographs as a readily 

available resource for understanding and advancing theory, 

methodology, and/or practice. One of the goals of the 

monograph series has been to publish scholarly work from 

the entire field, whether the methodology was historical, 

legal, behavioral, or critical. 

AEJMC members can access our scholarly journals 

at community.aejmc.org/publications. Journals 

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2024 AWARD WINNERS 

Eleanor Blum Distinguished Service to Research Award (An 

AEJMC Standing Committee on Research Award) 

Clifford Christians, Research Professor Emeritus, Illinois 

AEJMC Equity & Diversity Award (An AEJMC Standing Committee 

on Professional Freedom & Responsibility Award) 

The School of Journalism & Media and Tombras School 

of Advertising & Public Relations, The University of Tennessee, 

Knoxville 

AEJMC First Amendment Award (An AEJMC Standing Committee 


Errin Haines and Staff, The 19th 

Krieghbaum MidCareer Award (An AEJMC Standing Committee 


Emily Vraga, Minnesota 

Dorothy Bowles Award for Outstanding Public Service (An 

AEJMC Standing Committee on Professional Freedom & Responsibility 

Award) 

Chris Roberts, Alabama 

Paul J. Deutschmann Award for Excellence in Research (An 

AEJMC Standing Committee on Research Award) 

Wayne Wanta, Florida 

AEJMCKnudson Latin America Prize (An AEJMC Standing 

Committee on Research Award) 

Political Entertainment in a PostAuthoritarian Democracy: 

Humor and the Mexican Media, Martin Echeverría and 

Frida V. Rodelo 

DigitalNative News and the Remaking of Latin American 

Mainstream and Alternative Journalism, Summer Harlow 

NafzigerWhiteSalwen Dissertation Award (An AEJMC Standing 

Committee on Research Award) 

Tamar Wilner, Texas at Austin 

Tankard Book Award (An AEJMC Standing Committee on Research 

Award) 

Winner: Truth and Transparency: Undercover Investigations 

in the TwentyFirst Century by Alan K. Chen and 

Justin Marceau 

Finalist: The Journalist’s Predicament: Difficult Choices in a 

Declining Profession by Matthew Powers and Sandra 

VeraZambrano 

Finalist: Mr. Associated Press: Kent Cooper and the TwentiethCentury 

World of News by Gene Allen 

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Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Outstanding EarlyCareer Woman 

Scholar Award (A Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement 

of Women in Communication at Florida International 

University and the AEJMC Commission on the Status 

of Women Award) 

Kelli Boling, NebraskaLincoln 

Lionel C. Barrow Jr. Award for Distinguished Achievement in 

Diversity Research and Education (A Minorities and Communication 

Division and Commission on the Status of Minorities 

Award) 

Dorothy Bland, North Texas 

Best Practices in Teaching Award (An AEJMC Standing Committee 

on Teaching Award) 

First Place: Representing Youth Voices, Amplifying Emerging 

Journalists (Sherri Williams, American) 

Second Place: The Different Perspectives Podcast Assignment 

(Ryan Alessi, James Madison) 

Third Place: Look Back to Live Ahead (Laura KebedeTwumasi 

and Taylor Ackerman, Memphis) 

Honorable Mention: Social Media for Change: Using Social 

Media to Socialize Key Terms of Community Organizations 

(Madhavi Reddi, York College of Pennsylvania) 

Honorable Mention: The Case of Right to Try: Activism as 

Public Engagement (April A. Eichmeier, St. Thomas) 

AEJMC 2024 Senior Scholar (An AEJMC Program) 

Kalyani Chadha, Northwestern 

Renita Coleman, Texas at Austin 

AEJMC 2024 Emerging Scholar (An AEJMC Program) 

Yee Man Margaret Ng, Illinois UrbanaChampaign 

Benjamin Toff, Minnesota 

News Audience Research Paper Award (An AEJMC and News 

Engagement Day Award) 

Out with the Old, In with the New: What Young Adults 

Think of the ‘TikTokification’ of News by Amanda Siew 

and Daniel Thompson, Oklahoma 

Gene Burd Award for Research in Urban Journalism Studies 

(An Urban Communication Foundation and AEJMC Award) 

Gyo Hyun Koo, Howard 

Gene Burd Award for Excellence in Urban Journalism (An 

Urban Communication Foundation and AEJMC Award) 

Suzette Hackney, USA Today 

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AEJMC Conference Registration 

SUPERVISED ONSITE CHILDCARE 

General Registration Rates 

(Rates begin July 16th) 

Regular, Associate Rate: $335.00 

Student, Retiree Rate: $200.00 

Registration Checkin/Information 

Located on Level 4 Franklin Hall Foyer 

of the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 

Registration Hours 

Tues., Aug. 6th, from 5:00 9:00 p.m. 

Wed., Aug. 7th, from 7:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 

Thurs., Aug. 8th, from 7:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 

Friday, Aug. 9th, from 7:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 

Sat., Aug. 10th, from 7:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 

Conference Preregistration is Encouraged 

community.aejmc.org/conference 

2024 AWARD WINNERS CONTINUED 

There will be supervised onsite childcare at the AEJMC 

Conference. AEJMC is excited to partner with KiddieCorp, 

as it previously did in 2018, to provide subsidized onsite 

childcare services to parents, families, and caregivers during 

its annual conference. 

As part of the recent policy to create a caregiver and childfriendly 

culture, the organization is grateful to be able to 

provide this benefit to members to help make the conference 

more inclusive. 

2023 Scripps Howard Fund Journalism & Mass Communication 

Administrator of the Year Award [Awarded in 

2024] (A Scripps Howard Fund and AEJMC Award) 

Ann Brill, Kansas 

2023 Scripps Howard Fund Journalism & Mass Communication 

Teacher of the Year Award [Awarded in 2024] (A 

Scripps Howard Fund and AEJMC Award) 

Nicole Kraft, Ohio State 

ASJMC Gerald M. Sass Distinguished Service Award (An 

Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication 

Award) 

Irving Washington, Health Misinformation and Trust 

at KFF 

Frank Luther Mott/Kappa Tau Alpha Award (A Kappa Tau 

Alpha Award) 

DigitalNative News and the Remaking of Latin 

American Mainstream and Alternative Journalism 

by Summer Harlow, The Knight Center for Journalism, 

Texas at Austin 

KiddieCorp will be hosting this program for members and 

their children during the conference. With thirtyeight 

years of experience, KiddieCorp has been a trusted provider 

of highquality children’s programs and youth services 

for conventions, trade shows, and special events. 

KiddieCorp has solidified its position as a leading provider 

of children’s program services through its endorsement 

and longstanding partnership with the American Academy 

of Pediatrics. Our top priority is the care of your children, 

ensuring they not only enjoy themselves but also receive 

exceptional care. 

Cost of the service is $10.00 per hour, per child. We encourage 

early registration as availability is limited and operates 

on a firstcome, firstserved basis. To secure 

advance reservations, both the registration form and full 

payment must be received by KiddieCorp. Onsite registration 

will be limited to available space. 

See additional information and register your child now: 

community.aejmc.org/conference/outreach/supportspaces


AEJMCJMCQ Global South Mentorship Program 

By Daniela Dimitrova, Iowa State University 

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly Editor 

As we head into the Centennial year of Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, the journal is taking the 

lead in extending its global reach through a new program: the Global South Mentorship Program targeting 

scholars based in the Global South. The first AEJMCJMCQ Global South Mentorship cohort includes 10 participants 

from the following countries: Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco, Palestine, Pakistan, and the 

Philippines. The program is coordinated by Dr. Hong Vu from the University of Kansas who has developed similar 

grantfunded programs in Southeast Asia. 

The Global South Mentorship Program aims to level the playing field and contribute to “dewesternization” efforts 

in scholarly research in the area of journalism and mass communication. As Dr. Vu notes, there have been 

only limited efforts to help researchers in the Global South strengthen their capacity, research skills, and handson 

experience with applied research projects. He observes: “Besides offering training sessions, we will create opportunities 

for junior researchers in the Global South to work with mentors who are experts in the field who will guide 

them through their projects. I see this as a very effective way of removing barriers for our participants and, more 

importantly, contributing to diversifying and enriching our knowledge of journalism and mass communication.” 

In addition to Dr. Vu’s expertise, the program will benefit significantly from the expertise of research mentors selected 

from the JMCQ Editorial Board and the AEJMC Publications Committee. Here is how one of the research 

mentors, Dr. Shahira Fahmy at the American University in Cairo, who envisioned the program, sees the value it 

brings to the scholarly community: “The program holds significant promise in improving the knowledge and skills 

of emerging scholars, assisting them in effectively navigating the publication process in peerreviewed academic 

journals.” Another mentor, Dr. Sriramesh Krishnamurthy from the University of Colorado at Boulder, adds: “Programs 

such as this help scholars in the South by providing greater exposure to research and publishing processes 

so they can share their wealth of knowledge with the world, while offering scholars in developed educational systems 

the opportunity to expand their horizons about media and communication.” 

Indeed, the program will benefit both mentors and mentees and include a range of activities as well as peertopeer 

learning opportunities. Taking into account the idiosyncrasies of the Global South, the selected mentees 

have proposed their own research ideas and will be able to develop those ideas into realworld research projects 

during the course of the program. Research topics range from the role of community radio in Africa to the Influence 

of TikTok and Instagram on news content and the impact of digital media literacy and fake news. Using 

asynchronous and synchronous communication and different types of print and video content, the teams will not 

only learn about applied research but also receive behindthescenes tips from the JMCQ editorial team. 

It is an exciting time to be part of the AEJMCJMCQ community and extend our reach to all corners of the world. 

For additional information, contact Daniela Dimitrova, JMCQ Editor at danielad@iastate.edu. 

community.aejmc.org/publications


AEJMC Special Events 

NEWS ENGAGEMENT DAY IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 

By Paula Poindexter, Texas at Austin 

Founder, News Engagement Day; Chair, News Engagement Day Committee 

What is News Engagement Day? A time to emphasize that a robust independent press and informed public are essential to a healthy 

democracy; an occasion to stress that a public informed about news as well as the process and principles of journalism is the best defense 

against disinformation and other forces that strive to misinform the public; a moment to commit to following news about the 

2024 Presidential Election so that the vote that’s cast is informed; and a day to read, watch, listen to, discuss credible news, and use 

#NewsEngagementDay to share your NED events & activities. 

2024 NED College Video Competition with Cash Prizes, Tues., Oct. 1, 2024 

Win cash prizes up to $200 in the NED College Video Competition, Tues., Oct. 1, 2024. Winning videos will emphasize one of the following 

contributors to a healthy democracy: (1) voting; (2) informed voters; (3) knowing how to distinguish credible news and information 

from disinformation and deepfakes created to misinform unsuspecting voters; (4) other that you choose. 

A Guide for New & Experienced Voters: Get Smarter about Engaging with News & Information about the 2024 Presidential Election 

Getting news and information from social media, news apps, Google, YouTube, family & friends, and legacy news outlets is easy. 

Knowing whether the news and information you get can be trusted to help you make decisions about voting in the 2024 presidential 

election can be hard, that is, unless you check out “A Guide for New & Experienced Voters: Get Smarter about Engaging with News & 

Information about the 2024 Presidential Election.” Whether you’ve voted before or this is your first time, this guide will help you distinguish 

credible news and information from opinion and disinformation, that is, information purposely created to misinform you. 

Plus, the guide’s basics about how journalism works will make you smarter about the news and information you encounter during 

the 2024 presidential election season and beyond. Visit aejmc.org in September 2024 to view the digital guide. 

Get Involved with News Engagement Day 

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 

• Read, watch, like, Tweet, post, listen to, or comment 

on news, and learn reporting principles. 

• Participate in the NED College Video Competition & 

Win cash! 

Learn more at www.aejmc.com/home/events/newsengagementday


Senior Scholars 

2025 Research Grants 

Proposals Deadline: 

October 1, 2024 

Program Information 

The 2025 AEJMC Senior Scholars Program will award up to two $5,000 grants to senior scholars to fund innovative and timely research 

projects in journalism and mass communication. Senior scholars who are AEJMC members may submit proposals for these 

grants by Oct. 1, and selections will be announced by early January 2025. Deadline for submitting proposals is Oct. 1, 2024, at 5:00 

p.m. Eastern Time. 

The AEJMC Senior Scholars Program is designed to support researchers in a wide area of study. These funds may support research 

assistants, travel to research centers or relevant locations, or pay for supplies and services associated with the research. This program 

seeks to recognize senior (typically tenured) scholars who aim to engage in extended research projects. For at least one of the two 

awards, priority will be given to a project that requires travel. Members holding an endowed professorship or an endowed chair are not 

eligible to apply. 

Proposals should outline the applicant’s significant research project. Proposals may also be submitted by a team of scholars who would 

share the award if selected. AEJMC will showcase initial results from the projects selected for the 2025 grants at a special session at 

the AEJMC 2025 conference in San Francisco. In addition to the $5,000 grant, AEJMC will also provide $750 for each selected proposal 

to assist scholars with travel expenses to that conference. 

Proposal Criteria 

• The proposed topic should center on Journalism and Mass Communication and related disciplines. Topics in related disciplines 

should also include a central element within mass communication. 

• Applicants must be current AEJMC members. Check your membership status before you submit your proposal. Proposals submitted 

by non-members, or members whose memberships are not current, will be eliminated from the competition. 

• Only one proposal per person will be considered. (If you submit as part of a team, that is the only proposal you may submit.) 

• The program is looking for proposals from senior faculty members teaching full-time (preferably tenured). 

• The proposal should include a demonstration of past research success and the likelihood that this project can be completed by February 

2026. 

• For the proposals selected, a five-page interim report is due to AEJMC by July 15, 2025, and will be part of the 2025 conference 

session. Applicants should submit proposals for projects on which they would be able to make significant progress by that time. 

Application Process 

All application materials should be emailed as one attachment to Lillian Coleman at lillian@aejmc.org (attachment MUST have a 

document suffix, such as .doc, .docx or .pdf). All material should come in ONE file in the order outlined under the “Application Process” 

section of this call. Incomplete proposals will NOT be reviewed. 

Applications should contain five sections and include the following materials: 

I. A cover sheet that lists the following information: (a) name, address, telephone number and email address; (b) a 200-word bio of 

applicant(s); and (c) a 300-word abstract of the project. 

II. A proposal written for a general mass communication scholarly audience, of no more than 1,500 words (excluding endnotes/references) 

describing the project, which must include the following: (a) scope and purpose of project; (b) how the project will expand knowledge; 

(c) detailed description of the project, including methods, survey information (if used), etc.; (d) current status and timeline for 

completion; (e) anticipated outcomes; (f) a list of potential publication venues for the finished project. (Proposals that exceed this word 

count will NOT be reviewed.) 

III. A one-page, detailed budget that fully explains the expenses necessary to complete the project. Maximum grant amount is $5,000. 

Funds may not be used for university indirect costs or PI stipend. If project will cost more than the maximum grant amount, explain 

where you will get the remaining funds to complete the project. 

IV. One letter of support from your immediate supervisor. For proposals with more than one author: if co-authors are in same department 

at the same school, one support letter is sufficient, but if co-authors are in different departments at the same school or at different 

colleges/universities, each must have separate letter of support. 

V. A three-page vita — edit it so it is only three pages. If project has more than one author, each co-author must submit a three-page 

vita. 

Selection Process 

All proposals will undergo peer review by JMC scholars. After a competitive judging process, applicants will be notified of the status of 

their proposals by early January 2025. Questions about the program should be directed to Lillian Coleman at lillian@aejmc.org.


Emerging Scholars 

2025 Research & Teaching Grants 

Proposals Deadline: 

October 1, 2024 

Program Information 

The 2025 AEJMC Emerging Scholars Program will award $3,500 research and teaching grants to up to four research or teaching 

proposals to encourage innovative and timely projects in journalism and mass communication. AEJMC members may submit proposals 

for these grants by Oct. 1, and selections will be announced by early January 2025. Deadline for submitting proposals is Oct. 1, 

2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. 

The AEJMC Emerging Scholars Program is designed to develop and nurture JMC teachers and researchers by fostering an intellectually 

stimulating environment. This program’s mission is to identify, encourage and recognize some of AEJMC’s most promising emerging 

scholars by providing funding for research or teaching projects. If requested, proposals selected for funding will be matched with a 

recognized scholar to serve as a mentor throughout the project. The mentor would serve as a resource and sounding board for the 

project. Proposals should outline an individual’s own significant research or teaching project. Proposals may also be submitted by a research 

team, which would share the award amount if selected. 

AEJMC will showcase initial results from 2025 grants during a session at AEJMC’s 2025 conference in San Francisco. In addition to 

the $3,500 grant, AEJMC will also provide $500 for each selected proposal to assist with travel expenses to the conference. 

Proposal Criteria 

• The proposed topic should center on Journalism and Mass Communication and related disciplines. Topics in related disciplines 

should also include a central element within mass communication. 

• Applicants must be current AEJMC faculty members. Check that your membership status in the AEJMC database is as a faculty 

member, not graduate student, before you submit your proposal. Proposals submitted by non-members or members whose memberships 

are not current will be eliminated from the competition. 

• Only one proposal per person will be considered. (If you submit as part of a team, that is the only proposal you may submit.) 

• The program will not provide support for dissertation research. 

• Graduate or undergraduate students are not eligible for this program. 

• The program is looking for proposals from junior faculty members teaching full-time who have not yet achieved tenure, who are 

likely at the assistant professor level. Media professionals who have recently transitioned to full-time work in the academy are also 

welcomed to apply. 

• Proposals for teaching projects must include a research component or be research-based. This research component must be specifically 

explained in the proposal. 

• For the proposals selected, a five-page interim report is due to AEJMC by July 15, 2025, and will be part of a conference session. 

Applicants should submit proposals for projects on which they will be able to make significant progress by that time. Projects must 

be completed by Feb. 1, 2026. 

Application Process 

All application materials should be emailed as one attachment to Lillian Coleman at lillian@aejmc.org (attachment MUST have a 

document suffix, such as .doc, .docx or .pdf). All material should come in ONE file in the order outlined here. Incomplete proposals 

will NOT be reviewed. 

Applications should contain five sections, which should include the following materials: 

I. A cover sheet that lists: (a) name, address, telephone number, email address; (b) a 200-word bio of applicant; and (c) a 300-word 

abstract of project. 

II. A proposal written for a general mass communication scholarly audience, of no more than 1,500 words (excluding endnotes/references) 

describing the project, which must include: (a) scope and purpose of project; (b) how the project will expand knowledge; (c) detailed 

description of the project, including methods, survey information (if used), etc.; (d) current status and timeline for completion; (e) 

anticipated outcomes; (f) a list of potential publication venues for the finished project. (Proposals that exceed this word count will NOT 

be reviewed.) 

III. A one-page, detailed budget that fully explains the expenses necessary to complete the project. Maximum grant amount is $3,500. 

Funds may not be used for equipment, software, PI stipend, university indirect costs or conference travel. If project will cost more than 

the maximum grant amount, explain where you will get the remaining funds to complete the project. 

IV. One letter of support from your immediate supervisor. For proposals with more than one author: if co-authors are in same department 

at the same school, one support letter is sufficient, but if co-authors are in different departments at the same school or at different 

colleges/universities, each must have separate letter of support. 

V. A three-page vita — edit it so it is only three pages. If project has more than one author, each author must submit a three-page vita. 

Selection Process 

All proposals will undergo peer review by JMC scholars. After a two-stage judging process, applicants will be notified of the status of 

their proposals by early January 2025. Questions should be directed to Lillian Coleman at lillian@aejmc.org.


Scripps Howard Fund Awards 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 

2024 Journalism Teacher 

of the Year Award 

Sponsored by the Scripps Howard Fund and AEJMC 

(Please note: The criteria for nominees for the Scripps Howard 

Fund Journalism Teacher of the Year Award have been revised to 

better reflect the mission of its sponsor, the Scripps Howard Fund.) 

PRIZE: $10,000 and a distinctive trophy 

ELIGIBILITY: 

Fulltime faculty member teaching journalism who, over a 

period of years, has consistently demonstrated an environment 

of excellence by ongoing contributions to the improvement 

of student learning. Open to nominees who 

teach students how to gather, assess, create, and present 

news, information and commentary via print and electronic 

media. Nominees may be from accredited or nonaccredited 

schools but must consistently teach primarily 

journalism courses. 

CRITERIA: 

The judges will consider the following criteria when evaluating 

nominees: 

• Ongoing industry engagement inside and outside the 

classroom; 

• Utilization of experiential learning to provide students 

opportunities to get out of the classroom and into 

“real world” settings; 

• Innovative teaching practices; 

• Influences on curriculum; 

• Mentoring and advising students in matters of both career 

and curriculum; 

• Mentoring faculty with regard to instruction; 

• Leadership in educational activities in department, 

school, university and/or academy. 

HOW TO NOMINATE: 

1. The unit head must submit the nomination from the 

program. Only one nominee from each school is allowed. 

The selection process is at the school’s discretion. 

2. A nomination consists of a twopage letter by the 

unit head that provides specific examples of the nominee’s 

merit based upon the criteria above, and a full 

curriculum vitae of the nominee. 

DEADLINE: Submissions must be received electronically 

by 5 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 15, 2024. Submit materials in a 

single PDF via email to Lillian Coleman at 

lillian@aejmc.org. Type “2024 SHF Teacher of the Year 

Nomination” in the subject line. Questions may be directed 

to Lillian Coleman at lillian@aejmc.org. 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 

2024 Journalism & Mass 

Communication Administrator 

of the Year Award 

Sponsored by the Scripps Howard Fund and AEJMC 

PRIZE: $10,000 and a distinctive trophy 

ELIGIBILITY: 

Fulltime administrator of a journalism, mass communication 

or communication program who, over a period of 

years, has consistently demonstrated an environment of 

leadership excellence by ongoing contributions to the 

improvement of learning and teaching. Open to accredited 

and nonaccredited schools. 

CRITERIA: 

• The judges will consider the following criteria when 

evaluating nominees: 

• Ongoing industry engagement; 

• Success in building connections across the university; 

• Fostering an environment where experiential education 

is encouraged and prevalent; 

• Leading and empowering faculty to update curriculum 

and build equity and diversity 

in the school; 

• Encouraging leadership and innovation within the 

program; 

• Successful fundraising efforts to enhance the 

school/program; 

• Development and implementation of strategies for 

faculty/student engagement across 

the school, university and academy. 

HOW TO NOMINATE: 

1. Faculty from a school may submit a nomination 

from their program. Only one nominee from each 

school is allowed. 

2. Nomination consists of a twopage letter by a faculty 

member or group of faculty members of the 

school that provides specific examples of the nominee’s 

merit based upon the criteria above, and a full 

curriculum vitae of the nominee. [The selection 

committee may also nominate administrators for 

this award.] 

DEADLINE: Submissions must be received electronically 

by 5 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 15, 2024. Submit materials 

in a single PDF via email to Lillian Coleman at 

lillian@aejmc.org. Type “2024 SHF Administrator of the 

Year Nomination” in the subject line. Questions may be 

directed to Lillian Coleman at lillian@aejmc.org.


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