PAUL D. SKALSKI, Ph.D.
DOB April 20, 1973; DOD May 20, 2013
CURRICULUM VITAE
Updated January 6, 2025
Associate Professor
School of Communication
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH 44115
EDUCATION
2004: Ph.D. in Communication, Michigan State University
Cognate areas: New Media Technologies; Mass Media Effects.
Advisor: Dr. Ron Tamborini
1999: Masters of Applied Communication Theory and Methodology, Cleveland State University
Cognate area: New Media Technologies.
Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Neuendorf
1997: B.A. in Communication and English (Magna Cum Laude), Cleveland State University
Cognate areas: Journalism; Public Relations.
Advisor: Dr. Leo Jeffres
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
08/22/2011-2013: Associate Professor, School of Communication, Cleveland State University
2007-08/21/2011: Assistant Professor, School of Communication, Cleveland State University
2004-2007: Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, University of Minnesota Duluth
BOOKS
Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. D. (Eds.). (2010). Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life. New York, NY: Routledge.
EDITED BOOK CHAPTERS
Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. D. (2010). Popular media and telepresence: Future considerations. In C. C. Bracken & P. D. Skalski (Eds.), Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life (pp. 229-235). New York, NY: Routledge.
Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. D. (2010). Telepresence in everyday life: An introduction. In C. C. Bracken & P. D. Skalski (Eds.), Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life (pp. 2-8).New York, NY: Routledge.
Skalski, P. D., Denny, J., & Shelton, A. K. (2010). Telepresence and media effects research. In C. C. Bracken & P. D. Skalski (Eds.), Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life (pp. 158-180). New York, NY: Routledge
Westerman, D., & Skalski, P D. (2010). Computers and telepresence: A ghost in the machine? In C. C. Bracken & P. D. Skalski (Eds.), Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life (pp. 63-86). New York, NY: Routledge.
INVITED BOOK CHAPTERS
Skalski, P. D., Neuendorf, K. A., & Cajigas, J. A. (2017). Content analysis in the interactive media age. In K. A. Neuendorf (author), The content analysis guidebook (2nd ed., pp. 201-242). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Neuendorf, K. A., Allen, J. P., Skalski, P. D., & Cajigas, J. A. (2017). Resource 1: CATA—Computer Aided Text Analysis. In K. A. Neuendorf (author), The content analysis guidebook (2nd ed., pp. 304-325). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P., Bracken, C. C., & Buncher, M. (2011). Advertising: It’s in the game. In M. S. Eastin, T. Daugherty, & N. M. Burns (Eds.), The handbook of research on digital media and advertising (pp. 437-455). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Skalski, P. (2010). The role of presence in healthcare technology applications. In S. Brahnam & L. C. Jain (Eds.), Advanced computational intelligence paradigms in healthcare 5: Intelligent decision support systems (pp. 189-200). Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag.
Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D. (2009). Quantitative content analysis and the measurement of collective identity. In R. Abdelal, Y. M. Herrera, A. I. Johnston, & R. McDermott (Eds.), Measuring identity: A guide for social scientists (pp. 203-236). Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press.
Tamborini, R., & Skalski, P. (2006). The role of presence in the experience of electronic games. In P. Vorderer & J. Bryant (Eds.), Playing video games: Motives, responses, and consequences (pp. 225-240). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Atkin, D. J., Jeffres, L., Neuendorf, K., Lange, R., & Skalski, P. (2005). Why they chat: Predicting adoption and use of chat rooms. In M. B. Salwen, B. Garrison, & P. D. Driscoll (Eds.), Online news and the public (pp. 303-322). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
Skalski, P. D. (2002). Resource 1: Message archives. In K. A. Neuendorf (author), The content analysis guidebook (pp. 215-218). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P. D. (2002). Resource 3. Computer content analysis software. In K. A. Neuendorf (author), The content analysis guidebook (pp. 225-242). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
INVITED ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES
Kurtz, M., & Skalski, P. (2013). Violence and social isolation. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence (pp. 336-337). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P. (2013). Effects of screen size and violent content. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence (pp. 325-326). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P. (2013). Regulation within the video game industry. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence (pp. 371-375). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P., & Cajigas, J. (2013). Violent content in cyberbullying. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence (pp. 104-108). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P., & Denny, J. (2013). Influence of Internet violence on society. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence (pp. 209-211). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P., & Wu, M. (2013). Violent content in virtual reality. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence (pp. 392-394). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P., & Cajigas, J. (2011). Stalking. In G. A. Barnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of social networks. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P., & Whitbred, R. (2011). Google. In G. A. Barnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of social networks. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Lachlan, K., & Skalski, P. (2007). World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In J. J. Arnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media (pp. 877-879). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P. (2007). Regulation of electronic games. In J. J. Arnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media (pp. 704-706). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P. (2007). Multi-user dungeons (MUDs). In J. J. Arnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media (pp. 563-564). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Skalski, P., & Fitzpatrick, S. (2007). High risk players of electronic games. In J. J. Arnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media (pp. 273-275). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Egizii, M. L., Neuendorf, K. A., Denny, J., Skalski, P. D., & Campbell, R. (2018). Which way did he go? Film lateral movement and spectator interpretation. Visual Communication, 17(2), 221-243.
See also 2016 vlog by Jack Nugent based on this research, with over 1.3 million views: Which way did he go? Lateral character movement in film
Rader, K., Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D. (2016). International film and audio-visual translation: Intercultural experience as moderator in audience recall and enjoyment. Journal of Intercultural Communication, (42), article 6.
Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., Jeffres, L. W., & Atkin, D. (2014). Senses of humor, media use, and opinions about the treatment of marginalized groups. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 42, 65-76.
Shelton, A. K., & Skalski, P. (2014). Blinded by the light: Illuminating the dark side of social network use through content analysis. Computers in Human Behavior, 33, 339-348.
Blake, B. F., LaRosa, R., Yang, L., Skalski, P., Neuendorf, K. A., & Wu, M. (2013). What constitutes consumer “e-shopping”? Behaviors and vehicles in the US and China. National Social Science Technology Journal, 3(1).
Gross, C. M., Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., & Liu, Y.-I. (2013). Influencing faculty willingness to participate in learning communities. The Florida Communication Journal, 41(1), 1-15.
Tamborini, R., Weber, R., Bowman, N., Eden, A., & Skalski, P. (2013). ‘Violence is a many-splintered thing’: The importance of realism, justification, and graphicness in understanding perceptions of and preferences for violent films and video games. Projections: The Journal for Movies and Mind, 7(1), 100-118.
Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., Shelton, A., Buncher, M., & Lindmark, P. (2011). Mapping the road to fun: Natural video game controllers, presence, and game enjoyment. New Media & Society, 13(2),224-242.
Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C. C., & Weaver, W. (2011). Investigating the effects of channel, message, source credibility, and receiver apprehension on presence experiences. The Pennsylvania Communication Annual, 67,26-47.
Skalski, P., & Whitbred, R. (2010). Image versus sound: A comparison of formal feature effects on presence and video game enjoyment. PsychNology Journal, 8(1), 67-84.
Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C., & Lieberman, E. (2010). When richer is poorer: Understanding the influence of channel richness and presence on the introduction of a mission statement. PsychNology Journal, 8(1), 115-139.
Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. (2009). Telepresence and video games: The impact of image quality. PsychNology Journal, 7(1), 101-112.
Lachlan, K., Tamborini, R., Weber, R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P., & Davis, J. (2009). The spiral of violence: Equity of violent reprisal in professional wrestling and its dispositional and motivational features. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, 53(1), 56-75.
Lieberman, E. A., Neuendorf, K. A., Denny, J., Skalski, P. D., & Wang, J. (2009). The language of laughter: A quantitative/qualitative fusion examining television narrative and humor. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, 53, 497-514.
Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., Glazer, E., & Smith, S. (2009). Effects of humor on presence and recall of persuasive messages. Communication Quarterly, 57(2), 136-153.
Tamborini, R., Chory, R. M., Lachlan, K., Westerman, D., & Skalski, P. (2008). Talking smack: Verbal aggression in professional wrestling. Communication Studies, 59(3), 242-258.
Lachlan, K. A., Blair, J. P., Skalski, P. D., Westerman, D. K., & Spence, P. (2007). Media coverage of the Cincinnati riots and implications for law enforcement public relations. The Police Forum, 16(1), 12-23.
Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., Atkin, D. J., Kogler-Hill, S. E., & Perloff, R. M. (2007). The view from the ivory tower: Evaluating doctoral programs in communication. Communication Reports, 20(1), 24-41.
Skalski, P., & Tamborini, R. (2007). The role of social presence in interactive agent-based persuasion. Media Psychology, 10(3), 385-413.
Skalski, P., Neuendorf, K. A., & Atkin, D. (2006). Predictors of support for doctoral programs in media information technologies. Telematics and Informatics, 23(4), 332-342.
Spence, P. R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P. D., Seeger, M., Sellnow, T. L., & Ulmer, R. R. (2006). Gender and age effects on information seeking following the 9/11 attacks. Communication Research Reports, 23(3), 217-223.
Greenberg, B. S., Eastin, M. S., Skalski, P., Cooper, L., Levy, M., & Lachlan, K. (2005). Comparing survey and diary analyses of Internet and traditional media use. Communication Reports, 18(1), 1-8.
Spence, P. R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P. D., Seeger, M., Ulmer, R. R., Venette, S., & Sellnow, T. L. (2005). Proxemic effects on information seeking following the 9/11 attacks. Communication Research Reports, 22(1), 39-46.
Tamborini, R., Skalski, P., Lachlan, K., Westerman, D., Davis, J., & Smith, S. L. (2005). The raw nature of televised professional wrestling: Is the violence a cause for concern? Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, 49(2), 202-221.
Tamborini, R., Eastin, M. S., Skalski, P., Lachlan, K., Fediuk, T. A., & Brady, R. (2004). Violent virtual video games and hostile thoughts. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media,48(3), 335-357.
Atkin, D. J., Neuendorf, K., Jeffres, L. W., & Skalski, P. (2003). Predictors of audience interest in adopting digital television. Journal of Media Economics, 16(3), 159-174.
Goei, R., Lindsey, L. L. M., Boster, F. J., Skalski, P. D., & Bowman, J. M. (2003). The mediating roles of liking and obligation on the relationship between favors and compliance. Communication Research, 30(2), 178-196.
PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Bambrick, S., Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., & Bracken, C. (2012). Is text always superior to video? Investigating the impact of moving images, standard video, and text on presence. Proceedings of the Presence Live! Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Makowski, M., Whitbred, R., Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. (2012). Comparing the effects of transportation and central processing on current and future beneficial organizational behaviors. Proceedings of the Presence Live! Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P., Denny, J., Campbell, R., & Egizii, M. (2012). The role of post-production formal features in the prediction of presence. Proceedings of the Presence Live! Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Skalski, P., Dalisay, F., Kushin, M., & Liu, Y.-I. (2012). Need for presence and other motivations for video game play across genres. Proceedings of the Presence Live! Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Skalski, P., Whitbred, R., & Lindmark, P. (2009). Image versus sound: A comparison of formal feature effects on presence, video game enjoyment, and player performance. Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual International Workshop on Presence. Los Angeles, CA: University of Southern California.
Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C., & Lieberman, E. (2009). When richer is poorer: Understanding the influence of channel richness and presence on the introduction of a mission statement. Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual International Workshop on Presence. Los Angeles, CA: University of Southern California.
Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. (2006). Presence and video games: The impact of image quality and skill level. Proceedings of the Ninth Annual International Workshop on Presence. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland State University.
Skalski, P., Lange, R., & Tamborini, R. (2006). Mapping the way to fun: The effect of video game interfaces on presence and enjoyment. Proceedings of the Ninth Annual International Workshop on Presence. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland State University.
Neuendorf, K. A., Jeffres, L. W., Skalski, P., & Atkin, D. (2000). Perceptions of quality of life and affective characteristics: An urban examination. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Quality of Life in Cities, Volume 2 (pp. 401-422). Singapore: The National University of Singapore.
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Rader, K., Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D. (2017, May). When in Rome: Immersion, comprehension, and enjoyment of foreign films. Paper presented to the Mass Communication Division of the International Communication Association, San Diego, CA.
Rader, K., Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D. (2015, May). International film and audio-visual translation: Intercultural experience as moderator in audience recall and enjoyment. Paper presented to the Intercultural Communication Division of the International Communication Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Rand, M., Jeffres, L. W., Atkin, D. J., & Skalski, P. (2015, May). Predictors of public opinion about digital video piracy. Paper presented to the Communication Law & Policy Division of the International Communication Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Bracken, C. C., Skalski, P., & Wissmath, B. (2012, November). Hostility and telepresence: A longitudinal study of violent game playing. Paper presented at the 98th annual National Communication Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Rand, M., & Skalski, P. (2012, November). Predictors of public opinions about video piracy. Presentation at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research 37th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Skalski, P. D., Neuendorf, K. A., & Denny, J. T. L., Bolt, J. M., Kurtz, M. J., & Rader, K. (2012, November). The effects of presence and player performance in a video game on brand attitude. Paper presented at the 98th annual National Communication Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Bambrick, S., Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., & Bracken, C. (2012, October). Is text always superior to video? Investigating the impact of moving images, standard video, and text on presence. Presentation at the ISPR 2012 “Presence Live!” Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Blake, B., Neuendorf, K., & Skalski, P. (2012, October). Selling through social presence: Implications for online shopping. Panel presentation at the ISPR 2012 “Presence Live!” Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Makowski, M., Whitbred, R., Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. (2012, October). Comparing the effects of transportation and central processing on current and future beneficial organizational behaviors. Presentation at the ISPR 2012 “Presence Live!” Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Skalski, P. (2012, October). Considerations for social presence theory, research, and application in the 21st century. Top Paper presentation at the ISPR 2012 “Presence Live!” Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Skalski, P., Dalisay, F., Kushin, M., & Liu, Y.-I. (2012, October). Need for presence and other motivations for video game play across genres. Presentation at the ISPR 2012 “Presence Live!” Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Egizii, M. L., Denny, J., Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., & Campbell, R (2012, May). Which way did he go? Directionality of film character and camera movement and subsequent spectator interpretation. Presented to the Visual Communication Division of the International Communication Association at the 2012 conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Gross, C. M., Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., & Liu, Y.-I. (2012, April). Influencing faculty willingness to participate in learning communities. Presented to the Organizational and Professional Communication Interest Group of the Central States Communication Association, Cleveland, OH.
Johnson, A. T., Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D. (2012, April). Joking with an agenda: Racial disparagement humor appreciation and social power value motivation. Paper presented to the Intercultural Communication Interest Group of the Central States Communication Association, Cleveland, OH.
Skalski, P. D., Neuendorf, K. A., Dalisay, F., Denny, J., Campbell, R., & Egizii, M. (2012, April). Exploring relationships among values, political orientation, media use, and the senses and humor. Top Paper presented to the Media Studies Interest Group of the Central States Communication Association, Cleveland, OH.
Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C. C., & Weaver, W. (2011, November). Investigating the effects of channel, message, source credibility, and receiver apprehension on presence experiences. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Wu, M., & Skalski, P. (2011, November). The role of personal experience in forming spatial presence in a video game context. Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division at the National Communication Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., Atkin, D., & Jeffres, L. W. (2011, May). Public opinion, media use, and the senses of humor. Paper presented to the Mass Communication Division of the International Communication Association Conference, Boston, MA.
Skalski, P. (2011, April). Telepresence and popular media: The case of video games. Presentation at the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C., Lieberman, E., & McCall, K. (2010, November). Investigating the influence of channel richness and contextual framing on the introduction of a mission statement. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, San Francisco, CA.
Skalski, P. (2010, April). Real-life behaviors and naturally mapped video game controllers: Exploring the connection as it relates to presence and flow. Presentation at the 101st annual Eastern Communication Association annual convention, Baltimore, MD.
Kane, C., Maguire, K., Neuendorf, K., & Skalski, P. (2009, November). Nonverbal displays of self-presentation and sex differences in profile photographs on MySpace.com. Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Skalski, P., Whitbred, R., & Lindmark, P. (2009, November). Image vs. sound: A comparison of formal feature effects on presence, video game enjoyment, and player performance. Paper presented at the 12th annual international workshop on Presence, Los Angeles, CA.
Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C., & Lieberman, E. (2009, November). When richer is poorer: Understanding the influence of channel richness and presence on the introduction of a mission statement. Paper presented at the Twelfth Annual International Workshop on Presence, Los Angeles, CA.
Skalski, P. (2009, April). Presence, popular media, and crisis/risk communication. Panel presentation at the 2009 annual conference of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Lieberman, E. A., Neuendorf, K. A., Denny, J., Skalski, P. D., & Wang, J. (2008, November). The language of laughter: A quantitative/qualitative fusion examining television narrative and humor. Paper presented tothe Mass Communication Division at the National Communication Association annual convention, San Diego, CA.
Skalski, P., Lunk, B., Perloff, R., & Buncher, M. (2008, November). First and third person effects in conventional and user generated media. Paper presented at the 2008 annual conference of the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, Chicago, IL.
Skalski, P., & Denny, J. (2008, October). Presence and media effects. Paper presented at the Presence 08 Conference, Padova, Italy.
Gress, E., Skalski, P., & Perloff, R. (2008, July). Transportation to a destination. Paper presented at the 2nd PEACH summer school, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Skalski, P. D., Neuendorf, K. A., Lieberman, E. A., & Denny, J. (2008, May). The parallel development of film and video game technologies: History and implications. Paper presented to the Long History of New Media Preconference, sponsored by the New Media and Society journal and the Communication History Interest Group of the International Communication Association, Montreal, Canada.
Bracken, C. C., Skalski, P., Rubenking, B., & Zima, A. (2008, February). A content analysis of video game players. Paper presented at the When Media Environments Become Real Conference, Berne, Switzerland.
Rubenking, B., & Skalski, P. (2008, February). How close can we get to our celebrities? A look at social presence, enjoyment, and parasocial interaction when viewing celebrity news across modalities. Paper presented at the When Media Environments Become Real Conference, Berne, Switzerland.
Skalski, P., & Bracken, C. C. (2008, February). Implicit and explicit memory of high-definition video game advertisements. Paper presented at the When Media Environments Become Real Conference, Berne, Switzerland.
Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., & Gress, E. (2008, February). From reality to “Wii-ality”: Natural mapping effects of the Nintendo Wii. Paper presented at the When Media Environments Become Real Conference, Berne, Switzerland.
Shelton, A. K., & Skalski, P. (2007, November). A content analysis of online college social network use. Paper presented at the 93rd annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Tamborini, R., Weber, R., Bowman, N., Eden, A., Skalski, P., & Maloney, E. (2007, November). The appeal of violence in film and video games. Paper presented at the 93rd annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Skalski, P. (2007, July). The evolution of humor in video game entertainment. Presented at the 19th annual International Society for Humor Studies conference, Newport, RI.
Skalski, P., Lange, R., Tamborini, R., & Shelton, A. K. (2007, May). Mapping the road to fun: Natural video game controllers, presence, and game enjoyment. Top Paper in Game Studies Division presented at the International Communication Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Morton, J., Tamborini, R., & Skalski, P. (2006). Teaching problem solving skills to educationally at-risk high school students. Paper presented at the 56th Annual International Communication Association Conference, Dresden, Germany.
Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., Glazer, E., & Smith, S. (2006). Effects of humor on presence and recall of persuasive messages. Paper presented at the 56th Annual International Communication Association Conference, Dresden, Germany.
Skalski, P. (2006). Video game interfaces and presence: Are they related? Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IL.
Lange, R., & Skalski, P. (2006). Who is my virtual self? Avatar selection and users. Paper presented at the second annual Futureplay conference, London, Ontario, Canada.
Neuendorf, K., & Skalski, P. (2005, November). Obstacles and openings to presence in the experience of film. Panel presentation at the 91st annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.
Skalski, P., & Tamborini, R. (2005, November). Interactive social agent and social presence effects on information processing and persuasion. Top Paper in the Communication and Social Cognition Division presented at the 91st annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.
Tamborini, R., Skalski, P., Weber, R., Westerman, D., Hamel, L., Boyan, A., & Lange, R. (2005, November). The appeal of interactive violence in computer/video games. Paper presented at the 91st annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.
Tamborini, R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P., Weber, R., Kotowski, M., & Chung, D. (2005, November). Repeated exposure to virtual video game violence: Presence and hostile thoughts. Paper presented at the 91st annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.
Powers, J., Neuendorf, K., & Skalski, P. (2005, June). Senses of humor and comedic television program preference. Paper presented at the International Society for Humor Studies Annual Meeting, Youngstown, OH.
Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. (2005, May). Presence and video games: The impact of image quality and skill level. Paper presented to the Communication Technology Division of the International Communication Association for its 55th Annual Conference, New York, NY.
Skalski, P., Bracken, C. C., & Tamborini, R. (2005, May). The skill problem in video game research: Evidence and solutions. Presented as part of video game panel for the Information Systems Division of the International Communication Association at its 55th Annual Conference, New York, NY.
Skalski, P., & Tamborini, R. (2005, May). Vividness, social presence, and persuasion: Reconsidering the influence of modality on attitude formation. Paper presented to the Information Systems Division of the International Communication Association at its 55th Annual Conference, New York, NY.
Tamborini, R., Chory-Assad, R. M., Lachlan, K., Westerman, D., & Skalski, P. (2005, May). Talking smack: Verbal aggression in professional wrestling. Paper presented to the Mass Communication Division of the International Communication Association for its 55th Annual Conference, New York, NY.
Tamborini, R., & Skalski, P. (2005, May). The role of presence in the experience of electronic games. Paper presented to the Communication and Technology Division of the International Communication Association for its 55th Annual Conference, New York, NY.
Skalski, P., Westerman, D., & Spence, P. (2004, November). Presence, arousal, and the experience of frightening interactive media. Presented as part of presence panel at the Mid Atlantic Popular and American Culture Conference, Buffalo, NY.
Skalski, P., & Tamborini, R. (2004, November). Social presence and information processing: An application of the Heuristic-Systematic Model (HSM). Paper presented at the 90th annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Tamborini, R., Westerman, D., Kotowski, M., Skalski, P., & Hamel, L. (2004, November). Does violent video game play impact behavior through affective routes? Panel presentation at the 90th annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Greenberg, B. S., Eastin, M. S., Skalski, P., Cooper, L., Levy, M., & Lachlan, K. (2004. May). “E” for accuracy! Comparing survey, diary, and e-tracking methods for measuring Internet use. Paper presented at the 54th annual convention of the International Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.
Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P., & Powers, J. (2004, May). Senses of humor: The validation of a multi-factor humor appreciation scale. Paper presented at the 54th annual convention of the International Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.
Skalski, P. (2004, April). The quest for presence in video game entertainment. Presented as part of presence panel at the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
Spence, P. R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P. D., Seeger, M., Ulmer, R. R., Venette, S., & Sellnow, T. L. (2004, April). Proxemic effects on information seeking after the September 11 attacks. Top paper presented to the Graduate Student Caucus Division of the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
Lachlan, K. A., Tamborini, R., Westerman, D., & Skalski, P. (2003, November). Dispositional and motivational cues associated with violent reprisal in professional wrestling: The spiral of violence. Paper presented at the 89th annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.
Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., Westerman, D., & Smith, S. (2003, November). Video game violence: Do hostile thoughts mediate the violence-aggression link? Paper presented at the 89th annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.
Tamborini, R., Skalski, P., Westerman, D., & Lachlan, K. (2003, July). The amount and context of violence in televised professional wrestling: A legitimate cause for concern? Paper presented at the 86th annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Kansas City, MO.
Greenberg, B. S., Eastin, M. S., Skalski, P., Cooper, L., Levy, M. R., & Lachlan, K. (2003, May). Comparing survey and diary analyses of Internet and traditional media use. Paper presented at presented at the 53rd annual convention of the International Communication Association, San Diego, CA.
Goei, R., Massi, L., Boster, F., Skalski, P., & Bowman, J. (2002, November). Reconsidering the effects of favors and liking on compliance. Paper presented to the Interpersonal Communication Division at the 88th annual convention of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.
Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., & Westerman, D. (2002, November). The development of scripts through virtual environments. Paper presented to the Social Cognition Division at the 88th annual convention of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.
Greenberg, B., Eastin, M., Skalski, P., Lachlan, K., & Levy, M. (2002). Comparing methods of measuring Internet use. Paper presented at the Moscow Media Conference, Moscow, Russia.
Lachlan, K. A., Blair, J. P., Skalski, P., & Westerman, D. (2002). Media coverage of the Timothy Thomas shooting, the Cincinnati riots, and implications for law enforcement. Paper presented at the 61st annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Chicago, IL.
Tamborini, R., Eastin, M., Skalski, P., Lachlan, K., Fediuk, T. A., & Brady, R. (2001, November). Violent virtual video games and hostile thoughts. Paper presented at the 87th annual convention of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA.
Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., & Atkin, D. with Hill, S. K., & Perloff, R. (2001, May). Evaluating doctoral programs in communication. Paper presented to the Instructional and Development Communication Division at the 51st annual convention of the International Communication Association, Washington, DC.
Skalski, P., Neuendorf, K. A., & Atkin, D. (2001, May). Predicting support for doctoral programs in media information technologies. Paper presented to the Communication and Technology Division of the International Communication Association, Washington, DC.
Tamborini, R., Eastin, M., Lachlan, K., Skalski, P., Fediuk, T., & Brady, R. (2001, May). Hostile thoughts, presence and violent virtual video games. Paper presented at the 51st annual convention of the International Communication Association, Washington, DC.
Tamborini, R., Mitchell, M. M., Skalski, P., & Lachlan, K. (2001, April). Public/private disclosure and guilt-based compliance to door-in-the-face. Paper presented at the 71st annual convention
of the Southern States Communication Association, Lexington, KY.
Tamborini, R., Eastin, M., Lachlan, K., Fediuk, T., Brady, R., & Skalski, P. (2000, November). The effects of virtual violent video games on aggressive thoughts and behaviors. Paper presented at the 86th annual convention of the National Communication Association, Seattle, WA.
Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. (2000, June). Senses of humor: The development of a multi-factor scale in relationship to moving image utility. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Communication Association, Acapulco, Mexico.
Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., Jeffres, L. W., & Atkin, D. (1999, November). Public opinion and the senses of humor. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, Chicago, IL.
Skalski, P. (1999, November). Predictors of public perceptions of the Internet. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, Chicago, IL.
OTHER RESEARCH REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Neuendorf, K. A., with Skalski, P. (2003). An exploratory analysis of word usage in mammography stories. Presented to National Cancer Institutes.
Muth, T., & Skalski, P. (2001). Report on Catholic Diocese of Lansing Communication Census. Presented to Diocese Communication Committee, Lansing, MI.
Jeffres, L. W. (director) et al. (1999). Strengthening “weak ties”: Using the Internet to improve neighborhood communication. Collaborative Research Project, Cleveland State University.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
2012 Organizer, Presence Research Panel, ISPR conference.
2010 Organizer, Presence Research Panel, ECA conference.
2008 Chair and Organizer, Presence Research Panel, Presence conference.
2008 Presence Roundtable Participant, ICA conference.
2007-2013 FRAMES research group member, CSU School of COM
2006 Chair and Organizer, Presence Research Panel, Presence conference.
2005 Chair and Organizer, Presence Research Panel, NCA conference.
2002-2004 Research Assistant for Dr. Bradley Greenberg.
2001-2002 Survey Coordinator, Michigan Office of Highway & Safety Planning (OHSP) part of Seat Belts and Drunk Driving Campaign Evaluation for Dr. Atkin.
2000-2002 Research Assistant for Dr. Ron Tamborini
2001-2004 Team Member, Presence Initiative (MSU MIND Lab, with Dr. Frank Biocca, project leader).
1999-2000 Research Associate, Communication Research Center, Cleveland State University.
1999-2000 Coordinator of Research Activities, Communication Ph.D Committee, Cleveland State University.
1997-1999 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Communication, Cleveland State University.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2013 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 303, Communication Inquiry
2012 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 494/595, Video Games & Society
Primary Instructor, COM 501, Pro Seminar in Communication
2012 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 226, Mass Media & Society
2012 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 226, Mass Media & Society
Primary Instructor, COM 310, Psychological Processing of Media
2011 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 303, Communication Inquiry
Primary Instructor, COM 350, Principles of Persuasion
2011 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 370, Comm Tech and Social Change
2011 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 303, Communication Inquiry
Primary Instructor, COM 350, Principles of Persuasion (online)
2010 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 131, Media Mystery Tour
Primary Instructor, COM 221, Intro to Film
2010 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 231, Evolution of Mass Media
Primary Instructor, COM 242, Public and Professional Speaking
2010 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 303, Communication Inquiry
Primary Instructor, COM 350, Principles of Persuasion
2009 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 630, Mass Communication Theory
2009 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 226, Mass Media & Society
Primary Instructor, COM 327, Media Criticism
2009 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 221, Intro to Film
Primary Instructor, COM 350, Principles of Persuasion
2008 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 494/595, Video Game Entertainment
2008 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 226, Mass Media & Society
Primary Instructor, COM 303, Communication Inquiry
2008 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 226, Mass Media & Society
Primary Instructor, COM 370, Comm Tech and Social Change
2007 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 221, Evolution of Mass Media
Primary Instructor, COM 542, Communication and Technology
2007 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment
2007 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 2102, Media Effects
Primary Instructor, COM 3211, Communication and Technology
Primary Instructor, COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment
2006 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 2102, Media Effects
Primary Instructor, COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment
2006 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment
2006 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 2102, Media Effects
Primary Instructor, COM 3550, Children and Media
2005 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 3321, Communication and Technology
Primary Instructor, COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment
Primary Instructor, COM 4505, Media Theory and Research
2005 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 3390, Video Game Entertainment
2005 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 3321, Communication and Technology
Primary Instructor, COM 3395, Children and Media
2004 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 3395, Children and Media
Primary Instructor, COM 3500, Principles of Persuasion
2003 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 200, Research Methods
2002 Summer Primary Instructor, COM 200, Research Methods
2001 Summer Primary Instructor,COM 100, Introduction to Communication
2000 Spring Primary Instructor, COM 226, Media Effects and Society
1999 Fall Primary Instructor, COM 226, Media Effects and Society
2004 Spring Teaching Assistant for COM 200, Research Methods
Dr. Ron Tamborini, Instructor
2003 Fall Teaching Assistant for COM 275, Intro to Mass Communication
Dr. Ron Tamborini, Instructor
Teaching Assistant for COM 494, Video Game Entertainment
Dr. Ron Tamborini, Instructor
2003 Spring Teaching Assistant for COM 100, Introduction to Communication
Dr. Bill Donohue, Instructor
2002 Fall Teaching Assistant for COM 820, Graduate Communication Theory
Dr. Sandi Smith, Instructor
2002 Spring Teaching Assistant for COM 200, Research Methods
Dr. Tim Levine, Instructor
2001 Fall Teaching Assistant for COM 901, Graduate Statistics I
Dr. Gwen Wittenbaum, Instructor
2001 Spring Teaching Assistant for COM 200, Research Methods
Dr. Tim Levine, Instructor
INVITED LECTURES
2013 January Woodbury PTO Group (of parents and kids), Shaker Heights, OH
Topic: Positive and Negative Effects of Video Games
2012 Spring Media and Technology Literacy, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Games
2012 Fall Mass Media & Society, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Game Effects
2012 Fall Content Analysis Research Methods, Cleveland State University
Topic: Content Analysis of Interactive Media
2011 Spring Computer-Mediated-Communication, West Virginia University
Topic: Telepresence in Everyday Life
2011 Spring Communication Inquiry, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Game Research
2011 Spring Open House, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Game Research
2010 Fall Communication Inquiry, Cleveland State University
Topic: The Chi-Square Statistic
2010 Fall Managing Organizational Teams, Cleveland State University
Topic: Strategic Planning
2010 Summer Communication Inquiry, Cleveland State University
Topic: The Chi-Square Statistic
2010 Summer Principles of Communication, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Games
2009 Spring Media Mystery Tour, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Games
2010 Spring Colloquium Series, Kent State University
Topic: Telepresence in Everyday Life
2009 Fall Mass Media & Society, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Game Effects
2009 Fall Media Mystery Tour, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Games
2009 Summer Principles of Communication, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Games and Other New Media Technologies
2009 Spring Media Mystery Tour, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Games
2009 Spring Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Cleveland State University
Topic: Meta Analysis
2008 Fall Conference on Optimal Coding of Open-Ended Survey Data, Ann Arbor
Topic: Computer Text Analysis Options for Coding Open-Ended
SURVEY DATA
2008 Fall Media Mystery Tour, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Game Research
2008 Summer Communication and Gender, Cleveland State University
Topic: Gender in Video Games
2008 Spring Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Cleveland State University
Topic: Meta Analysis
2007 Fall Mass Media & Society, Cleveland State University
Topic: Video Game Effects
2007 Fall Content Analysis Research Methods, Cleveland State University
Topic: Content Analysis of User Generated Media
2006 Summer Foundations of Media Literacy Course, University of Minnesota—Duluth
Topic: Video Game Violence
2006 Summer Communication Theory Class, University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
Topic: Media Theory and the Video Game Violence Issue
2005 Fall New Media and Identity, University of Wisconsin—Superior
Topic: Video Game Violence, Identity, and Aggression
2005 Fall Third Friday Series, University of Minnesota—Duluth
Topic: Video Game Violence
2005 Spring Wednesday Noon Colloquium, University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
Topic: Video Game Violence
2004 Summer COM 240: Organizational Communication (Ms. Stacy Fitzpatrick)
Topic: Technology Use in Organizations
2004 Summer COM 100: Introduction to Communication (Dr. Donghun Chung)
Topics: Video Game Violence, Media Effects Theories
2003 Fall COM 820: Communication Theory (Dr. Sandi Smith)
Topics: Video Games; Presence; Research Methods; Media Research
2002 Summer COM 200: Methods of Inquiry (Dr. Aaron Boyson)
Topic: Research Methods in the Study of Presence
2002 Spring TC 100: Introduction to the Information Society (Dr. Bella Mody)
Topic: Internet Use
SERVICE ACTIVITES
2012-2013 3-Credit Conversion Coordinator, School of Communication, CSU
2012-2013 Associate Editorial Board Member, Communication Studies journal
2012-2013 Director, Film and Digital Media major, CSU COM
2012-2013 Chair, Committee on Athletics, CSU
2012-2013 Chair, DVCOM Center Policy Committee, CSU COM
2011-2013 Member, Bookstore Advisory Committee, CSU
2011-2013 Faculty Advisor, CSU Gaming Guild
2010-2013 Faculty Advisor, CSU Cricket Club
2009-2013 Faculty Advisor, CSU Hip Hop Student Association
2009-2013 Editorial Board Member, Mass Communication and Society journal
2009-2012 Member, Committee on Athletics, CSU
2011-2012 Member, Graduate Program Task Force, CSU COM
2010-2012 Member, Communication Graduate Committee, CSU COM
2010-2012 Member, University Strategic Planning Committee, CSU
2010-2011 Member, Urban Healthcare Concentration Committee, CSU
2009-2010 Faculty Advisor, Communication Graduate Student Association
2009-2010 Graduate Program Director, CSU COM
2009-2010 Member, Steering Committee, CSU COM
2009-2010 Member, Curriculum Committee, CSU COM
2009-2010 Member, Urban COM Ph.D. Program Steering Committee, CSU
2013 Invited Reviewer, Communication Research
2013 Invited Reviewer, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
2013 Invited Reviewer, Journal of Computer Mediated Communication
2012 Program Committee Member, 14th Annual Presence Workshop
2012 Invited Reviewer, Communication Research
2012 Invited Reviewer, Journal of Computer Mediated Communication
2012 Film Introducer, Cleveland International Film Festival (promoted CSU)
2012 Invited Reviewer, Media Psychology
2012 Invited Reviewer, Human Technology journal
2012 Invited Reviewer, Displays journal
2012 Invited Reviewer, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media (2x)
2012 Invited Reviewer, Journal of Communication
2012 Invited Reviewer, Mass Communication & Society (3x)
2012 Invited Reviewer, New Media & Society
2011 Chair, Emeritus Faculty Office Space Committee, CSU COM
2011 Film Introducer, Cleveland International Film Festival (promoted CSU)
2011 Invited Reviewer, Journal of Computer Mediated Communication
2011 Invited Reviewer, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media
2011 Invited Reviewer, Communication Yearbook
2011 Invited Reviewer, Media Psychology (3x)
2011 Invited Reviewer, Mass Communication & Society (3x)
2011 Invited Reviewer, New Media & Society (3x)
2010, Fall Reviewer, Media Making book, Sage Publications
2010, Fall Participant, Health Summit II, CSU
2010, Fall CSU Athlete Mentor, Fourth Annual Mentoring Dinner, Wolstein Center
2010 Invited Reviewer, Communication Quarterly
2010 Invited Reviewer, Communication Research Reports
2010 Invited Reviewer, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media (3x)
2010 Invited Reviewer for Journal of Computer Mediated Communication
2010 Invited Reviewer, Mass Communication and Society (3x)
2010 Invited Reviewer, Media Psychology (4x)
2010 Invited Reviewer, New Media & Society (2x)
2009 Guest Editorial Board Member, Journal of Northwest Communication
2009 Member, University curriculum assessment mapping exercise team, CSU
2009 Invited Reviewer, Communication Yearbook
2009 Invited Reviewer, CHI (Computer-Human Interaction) 2010 Conference
2009 Invited Reviewer, 12th Annual International Workshop on Presence
2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media
2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Mass Communication and Society (2x)
2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Western Journal of Communication
2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer for New Media & Society
2009 Film Introducer, Cleveland International Film Festival (promoted CSU)
2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Politics and the Life Sciences
2009 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Media Psychology (3x)
2008 Reviewer, Game Studies Division, ICA
2008 Reviewer, Communication and Technology Division, ICA
2008 Consulting Editor, Critical Media Literacy website, University of MN
2008 Special Committee Member, E-Learning Program Development in COM
2008 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media (2x)
2008 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Computer Mediated Communication
2008 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal New Media & Society
2008 Special Committee Member, General Communication Major Revision
2007 Search Committee Member, CSU School of COM Open Position
2007 Search Committee Member, CSU School of COM Journalism Position
2007 Committee Member, Alumni Affairs, Cleveland State University
2007 Reviewer, Game Studies Division, ICA
2007 Reviewer, Information Systems Division, ICA
2007 Reviewer, Communication and Technology Division, ICA
2007 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual
Environments
2007 Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Computer Mediated Comm (2x)
2007 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal New Media & Society (3x)
2007 Reviewer, Communication Yearbook
2006 Reviewer, Game Studies Division, ICA
2006 Faculty Sponsor, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
(UROP) Award Recipient (Ashleigh K. Shelton)
2006 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal New Media & Society (3x)
2006 Co-organizer and Speaker, Games Symposium event, UMD.
2005-2007 Webmaster, UMD Department of Communication website.
2000-2009 Webmaster, The Content Analysis Guidebook Online.
2005 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal Communication Theory
2005 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal New Media & Society
2005 Reviewer, Information Systems Division, ICA
2005 Reviewer, Information Systems Division, ICA
2005 Reviewer, Communication Technology & Policy Division, AEJMC
2005 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal Media Psychology, two articles.
2004-05 Faculty Search Committee, UMD Communication Dept.
2005 Reviewer, Communication and Technology Division, ICA.
2004 Reviewer, Mass Communication Division, NCA.
2004 Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal Communication Theory.
2004 Spring Webmaster, MSU Bowling for Scholars Charity Event.
2003-04 Fall-Spring Equipment Committee Member, MSU Comm. Department.
2003 Spring Webmaster, MSU Bowling for Scholars Charity Event.
2002 Spring Public Relations Director, MSU Bowling for Scholars Charity Event.
2001 Fall Ad Hoc Reviewer for the journal Humor.
2001 Spring Public Relations Director, MSU Bowling for Scholars Charity Event.
2001-02 Fall-Spring Doctoral Affairs Committee Member, MSU Comm. Department.
GRADUATE ADVISEES/COMMITTEES
2012 Thesis Advisor, Michael Kurtz, M.A. in Communication
2012 Thesis Advisor, James Hayes, M.A. in Communication
2011 Thesis Advisor, Pete Lindmark, M.A. in Communication
2011 Thesis Advisor, Julie Cajigas, M.A. in Communication
2011 Thesis Advisor, Amy Brown, M.A. in Communication
2010 Thesis Advisor, Mu Wu, M.A. in Communication
2012 Thesis Committee Member, Rachel Campbell, M.A. in Communication
2012 Thesis Committee Member, Jeff Spicer, M.A. in Communication
2011 Thesis Committee Member, Elizabeth Langdon, M.A in Communication
2010 Thesis Committee Member, Cheryl D’Mello
2010 Project Committee Member, Geof Pelaia, M.A. in Communication
2009 Thesis Committee Member, Clare Gross, M.A. in Communication
2009 Comp Exam Committee, Carol Kamen, M.A. in Communication
2008 Thesis Committee Member, Bridget Rubenking, M.A.in Communication
2008 Thesis Co-Advisor, Carolyn Kane, M.A. in Communication
2008 Thesis Committee Member, Bettina Lunk, M.A. in Communication
2008 Thesis Committee Member, Farahnahz Kahn, M.A. in Psychology
GRANTS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION
2013 Summer Grant, Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (with
K. A. Neuendorf). Amount: $9,600
2012 Top Paper Award, Presence Live! Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
2012 Advisor of MAGS Thesis Award selection, Cleveland State University
2012 Summer Grant, Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (with
K. A. Neuendorf). Amount: $10,140
2012 Top Paper Award, Media Studies Interest Group, Central States
Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
2012 University Merit Award, CSU
2011 Advisor of MAGS Thesis Award selection, Cleveland State University
2011 Promoted to Associate Professor w/ tenure, Cleveland State University
2007 Top Paper Award, Game Studies Division, International Communication
Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
2006 Summer Research Grant, UMD Visualization and Digital Imaging Lab.
Amount: $2000
2006 CLA Outstanding Teaching Award nominee, University of Minnesota Duluth
2005 CLA Travel Grant, University of Minnesota—Duluth. Amount: $500.
2005 Top Paper Award, Communication and Social Cognition Division,
National Communication Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.
2005 CLA Research Grant, University of Minnesota—Duluth. Amount: $500.
2004 Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Michigan State University.
Amount: $6000.
2004 Top Paper Award, Graduate Student Caucus, Central States
Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
2003 MSU Excellence-in-Teaching Citation nominee, Department of Communication,
Michigan State University.
2003 Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student Award, presented by the
Instructional and Developmental Communication Division of the International
Communication Association.
2000 Thank a Good Teacher Award, Center for Teaching and Learning,
Cleveland State University.
MEDIA APPEARANCES
2013 (February) Appeared on WKYC Channel 3 News for story about harassment of female video game players online. Interviewed in office at CSU by anchor Erin Kennedy.
2012 (December) Invited guest poster, On Media Theory blog, on in-game advertising
2012 (December) Interviewed for MotivatePlay blog on presence and video games.
2012 (November) Appeared on WCPN news to talk about unfriending in the political season.
2011 (August) Appeared on WCPN radio’s “The Sound of Ideas” program to talk about The Age of Distraction (distractions and interruptions caused by new media)
2011 (March) Interviewed for and quoted in GamePro magazine article, “The Psychology of Immersion”
2007-2012 Interviewed for and quoted in several Cleveland Stater stories.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000 Coordinator, Digital Cinema Expo, The Digital Cinema Forum, Inc., Cleveland, OH.
Duties included: Coordinating screenings and educational sessions for conference on digital filmmaking; operating digital projection equipment.
2000 Evaluation Specialist, ACCESS Program Summer Camp at Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH.
1999 Consultant, Sidney Kraus & Associates/Jones Day Reavis & Pogue Law Firm, Cleveland, OH.
Duties included: Assisting primary investigator with a content analysis of newspaper coverage, including both human coding and computer text analysis of online text databases.
1998 Logistics Specialist, Resource and Process Metrics, Cincinnati, OH.
Duties included: Working with data from Access databases; analyzing data using SPSS software; creating reports, graphs and charts about analysis findings; presenting findings to coworkers and clients; training coworkers to use SPSS.
1997 Field Correspondent Intern, Sun Newspapers (cir. 260,000+), OH.
Duties included: Writing news and feature stories; covering police and court beats; interviewing newsmakers and other people of interest; assisting editors and reporters with day-to-day job duties.
1996 External Relations Intern, Ameritech, Cleveland, OH.
Duties included: Writing news stories and directing photography; editing publications; researching products and issues; attending and reporting on company meetings and events; assisting external relations directors.