{"id":714,"date":"2025-01-06T14:32:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T14:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/?page_id=714"},"modified":"2025-01-24T22:18:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T22:18:31","slug":"skalskivitae","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/skalskivitae\/","title":{"rendered":"SkalskiVitae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PAUL D. SKALSKI, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DOB April 20, 1973; DOD May 20, 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CURRICULUM VITAE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obituary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated January 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor                                                                           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

School of Communication                                                                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleveland State University                                                                  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleveland, OH  44115                                                                         <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004:  Ph.D. in Communication, Michigan State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognate areas: New Media Technologies; Mass Media Effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advisor: Dr. Ron Tamborini<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1999:  Masters of Applied Communication Theory and Methodology, Cleveland State University <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognate area: New Media Technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Neuendorf  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1997:  B.A. in Communication and English (Magna Cum Laude), Cleveland State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognate areas: Journalism; Public Relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advisor: Dr. Leo Jeffres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/22\/2011-2013: Associate Professor, School of Communication, Cleveland State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007-08\/21\/2011: Assistant Professor, School of Communication, Cleveland State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004-2007: Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, University of Minnesota Duluth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOOKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. D. (Eds.). (2010). Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life. <\/em>New York, NY: Routledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDITED BOOK CHAPTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P<\/a>. D.<\/a> (2010). Popular media and telepresence: Future considerations. In C. C. Bracken & P. D. Skalski (Eds.), Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life <\/em>(pp. 229-235). <\/em>New York, NY: Routledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P. D.<\/a> (2010). Telepresence in everyday life: An introduction. In C. C. Bracken & P. D. Skalski (Eds.), Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life <\/em>(pp. 2-8).New York, NY: Routledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. D., Denny, J., & Shelton, A. K.<\/a> (2010). Telepresence and media effects research. In C. C. Bracken & P. D. Skalski (Eds.), Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life <\/em>(pp. 158-180). <\/em>New York, NY: Routledge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Westerman, D., & Skalski, P D.<\/a> (2010). Computers and telepresence: A ghost in the machine? In C. C. Bracken & P. D. Skalski (Eds.), Immersed in media: Telepresence in everyday life <\/em>(pp. 63-86). <\/em>New York, NY: Routledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INVITED BOOK CHAPTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. D., Neuendorf, K. A., & Cajigas, J. A.<\/a> (2017). Content analysis in the interactive media age. In K. A. Neuendorf (author), The content analysis guidebook<\/em> (2nd ed., pp. 201-242). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Allen, J. P., Skalski, P. D., & Cajigas, J. A.<\/a> (2017). Resource 1: CATA\u2014Computer Aided Text Analysis. In K. A. Neuendorf (author), The content analysis guidebook <\/em>(2nd ed., pp. 304-325). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Bracken, C. C., & Buncher, M.<\/a> (2011). Advertising: It\u2019s in the game. In M. S. Eastin, T. Daugherty, & N. M. Burns (Eds.), The handbook of research on digital media and advertising <\/em>(pp. 437-455).<\/em> Hershey, PA: IGI Global.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P.<\/a> (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<\/em> (pp. 189-200). Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D.<\/a> (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 <\/em>(pp. 203-236). Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2006). The role of presence in the experience of electronic games. In P. Vorderer & J. Bryant (Eds.), Playing video games: Motives, responses, and consequences <\/em>(pp. 225-240). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atkin, D. J., Jeffres, L., Neuendorf, K., Lange, R., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (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 <\/em>(pp. 303-322). <\/em>Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. D.<\/a> (2002). Resource 1: Message archives. In K. A. Neuendorf (author), The content analysis guidebook <\/em>(pp. 215-218). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. D.<\/a> (2002). Resource 3. Computer content analysis software. In K. A. Neuendorf (author), The content analysis guidebook <\/em>(pp. 225-242). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INVITED ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kurtz, M., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2013). Violence and social isolation. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence <\/em>(pp. 336-337). <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P.<\/a> (2013). Effects of screen size and violent content. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence <\/em>(pp. 325-326). <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P.<\/a> (2013). Regulation within the video game industry. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence <\/em>(pp. 371-375). <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Cajigas, J.<\/a> (2013). Violent content in cyberbullying. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence <\/em>(pp. 104-108). <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Denny, J.<\/a> (2013). Influence of Internet violence on society. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence <\/em>(pp. 209-211). <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Wu, M.<\/a> (2013). Violent content in virtual reality. In M. S. Eastin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of media violence <\/em>(pp. 392-394). <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Cajigas, J.<\/a> (2011). Stalking. In G. A. Barnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of social networks. <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Whitbred, R.<\/a> (2011). Google. In G. A. Barnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of social networks. <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lachlan, K., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2007). World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In J. J. Arnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media <\/em>(pp. 877-879). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P.<\/a> (2007). Regulation of electronic games. In J. J. Arnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media <\/em>(pp. 704-706). <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P.<\/a> (2007). Multi-user dungeons (MUDs). In J. J. Arnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media <\/em>(pp. 563-564). <\/em>Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Fitzpatrick, S.<\/a> (2007). High risk players of electronic games. In J. J. Arnett (Ed.), Encyclopedia of children, adolescents, and the media <\/em>(pp. 273-275). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egizii, M. L., Neuendorf, K. A., Denny, J., Skalski, P. D., & Campbell, R.<\/a> (2018). Which way did he go? Film lateral movement and spectator interpretation. Visual Communication<\/em>, 17<\/em>(2), 221-243.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rader, K., Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D.<\/a> (2016). International film and audio-visual translation: Intercultural experience as moderator in audience recall and enjoyment. Journal of Intercultural Communication<\/em>, (42), article 6. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., Jeffres, L. W., & Atkin, D.<\/a> (2014). Senses of humor, media use, and opinions about the treatment of marginalized groups. International Journal of Intercultural Relations<\/em>, 42<\/em>, 65-76.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelton, A. K., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2014). Blinded by the light: Illuminating the dark side of social network use through content analysis. Computers in Human Behavior<\/em>, 33<\/em>, 339-348.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blake, B. F., LaRosa, R., Yang, L., Skalski, P., Neuendorf, K. A., & Wu, M.<\/a> (2013). What constitutes consumer \u201ce-shopping\u201d? Behaviors and vehicles in the US and China. National Social Science Technology Journal<\/em>, 3<\/em>(1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gross, C. M., Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., & Liu, Y.-I.<\/a> (2013). Influencing faculty willingness to participate in learning communities. The<\/em> Florida Communication Journal<\/em>, 41<\/em>(1), 1-15.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Weber, R., Bowman, N., Eden, A., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (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<\/em>, 7<\/em>(1), 100-118.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., Shelton, A., Buncher, M., & Lindmark, P.<\/a> (2011). Mapping the road to fun: Natural video game controllers, presence, and game enjoyment. New Media & Society<\/em>, 13<\/em>(2),224-242.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em> Pennsylvania Communication Annual<\/em>, 67<\/em>,26-47.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Whitbred, R.<\/a> (2010). Image versus sound: A comparison of formal feature effects on presence and video game enjoyment. PsychNology Journal<\/em>, 8<\/em>(1), 67-84.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C., & Lieberman, E.<\/a> (2010). When richer is poorer: Understanding the influence of channel richness and presence on the introduction of a mission statement. PsychNology Journal<\/em>, 8<\/em>(1), 115-139.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2009). Telepresence and video games: The impact of image quality. PsychNology Journal<\/em>, 7<\/em>(1), 101-112. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lachlan, K., Tamborini, R., Weber, R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P., & Davis, J.<\/a> (2009). The spiral of violence: Equity of violent reprisal in professional wrestling and its dispositional and motivational features. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media<\/em>, 53<\/em>(1), 56-75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lieberman, E. A., Neuendorf, K. A., Denny, J., Skalski, P. D., & Wang, J.<\/a> (2009). The language of laughter: A quantitative\/qualitative fusion examining television narrative and humor. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media<\/em>, 53, <\/em>497-514.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., Glazer, E., & Smith, S.<\/a> (2009). Effects of humor on presence and recall of persuasive messages. Communication Quarterly<\/em>, 57<\/em>(2), 136-153.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Chory, R. M., Lachlan, K., Westerman, D., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2008). Talking smack: Verbal aggression in professional wrestling. Communication Studies<\/em>, 59<\/em>(3), 242-258.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lachlan, K. A., Blair, J. P., Skalski, P. D., Westerman, D. K., & Spence, P.<\/a> (2007). Media coverage of the Cincinnati riots and implications for law enforcement public relations. The Police Forum<\/em>, 16<\/em>(1), 12-23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., Atkin, D. J., Kogler-Hill, S. E., & Perloff, R. M.<\/a> (2007). The view from the ivory tower: Evaluating doctoral programs in communication. Communication Reports<\/em>, 20<\/em>(1), 24-41.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Tamborini, R.<\/a> (2007). The role of social presence in interactive agent-based persuasion. Media Psychology<\/em>, 10<\/em>(3), 385-413.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Neuendorf, K. A., & Atkin, D.<\/a> (2006). Predictors of support for doctoral programs in media information technologies. Telematics and Informatics<\/em>, 23<\/em>(4), 332-342.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spence, P. R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P. D., Seeger, M., Sellnow, T. L., & Ulmer, R. R.<\/a> (2006). Gender and age effects on information seeking following the 9\/11 attacks. Communication Research Reports<\/em>, 23<\/em>(3), 217-223.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenberg, B. S., Eastin, M. S., Skalski, P., Cooper, L., Levy, M., & Lachlan, K.<\/a> (2005). Comparing survey and diary analyses of Internet and traditional media use. Communication Reports<\/em>, 18<\/em>(1), 1-8.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spence, P. R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P. D., Seeger, M., Ulmer, R. R., Venette, S., & Sellnow, T. L.<\/a> (2005). Proxemic effects on information seeking following the 9\/11 attacks. Communication Research Reports<\/em>, 22<\/em>(1), 39-46.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Skalski, P., Lachlan, K., Westerman, D., Davis, J., & Smith, S. L.<\/a> (2005). The raw nature of televised professional wrestling: Is the violence a cause for concern? Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media<\/em>, 49<\/em>(2), 202-221.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Eastin, M. S., Skalski, P., Lachlan, K., Fediuk, T. A., & Brady, R.<\/a> (2004). Violent virtual video games and hostile thoughts. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media<\/em>,48<\/em>(3), 335-357.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atkin, D. J., Neuendorf, K., Jeffres, L. W., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2003). Predictors of audience interest in adopting digital television. Journal of Media Economics<\/em>, 16<\/em>(3), 159-174.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goei, R., Lindsey, L. L. M., Boster, F. J., Skalski, P. D., & Bowman, J. M.<\/a> (2003). The mediating roles of liking and obligation on the relationship between favors and compliance. Communication Research<\/em>, 30<\/em>(2), 178-196.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bambrick, S., Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., & Bracken, C.<\/a> (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.<\/em> Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makowski, M., Whitbred, R., Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2012). Comparing the effects of transportation and central processing on current and future beneficial organizational behaviors. Proceedings of the Presence Live! Conference<\/em>. Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P., Denny, J., Campbell, R., & Egizii, M.<\/a> (2012). The role of post-production formal features in the prediction of presence. Proceedings of the Presence Live! Conference<\/em>. Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Dalisay, F., Kushin, M., & Liu, Y.-I.<\/a> (2012). Need for presence and other motivations for video game play across genres. Proceedings of the Presence Live! Conference<\/em>. Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Whitbred, R., & Lindmark, P.<\/a> (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. <\/em>Los Angeles, CA: University of Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C., & Lieberman, E.<\/a> (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. <\/em>Los Angeles, CA: University of Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2006). Presence and video games: The impact of image quality and skill level. Proceedings of the Ninth Annual International Workshop on Presence. <\/em>Cleveland, OH: Cleveland State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Lange, R., & Tamborini, R.<\/a> (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. <\/em>Cleveland, OH: Cleveland State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Jeffres, L. W., Skalski, P., & Atkin, D.<\/a> (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 <\/em>(pp. 401-422). Singapore: The National University of Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rader, K., Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D.<\/a> (2017, May). When in Rome: Immersion, comprehension, and enjoyment of foreign films<\/em>. Paper presented to the Mass Communication Division of the International Communication Association, San Diego, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rader, K., Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D.<\/a> (2015, May). International film and audio-visual translation: Intercultural experience as moderator in audience recall and enjoyment<\/em>. Paper presented to the Intercultural Communication Division of the International Communication Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rand, M., Jeffres, L. W., Atkin, D. J., & Skalski, P. (2015, May). Predictors of public opinion about digital video piracy<\/em>. Paper presented to the Communication Law & Policy Division of the International Communication Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracken, C. C., Skalski, P., & Wissmath, B. (2012, November). Hostility and telepresence: A longitudinal study of violent game playing<\/em>. Paper presented at the 98th annual National Communication Association Conference, Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rand, M., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2012, November). Predictors of public opinions about video piracy<\/em>. Presentation at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research 37th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/em>Paper presented at the 98th annual National Communication Association Conference, Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bambrick, S., Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., & Bracken, C.<\/a> (2012, October). Is text always superior to video? Investigating the impact of moving images, standard video, and text on presence. <\/em>Presentation at the ISPR 2012 \u201cPresence Live!\u201d Conference, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blake, B., Neuendorf, K., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2012, October). Selling through social presence: Implications for online shopping. <\/em>Panel presentation at the ISPR 2012 \u201cPresence Live!\u201d Conference, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makowski, M., Whitbred, R., Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2012, October). Comparing the effects of transportation and central processing on current and future beneficial organizational behaviors<\/em>. Presentation at the ISPR 2012 \u201cPresence Live!\u201d Conference, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P.<\/a> (2012, October). Considerations for social presence theory, research, and application in the 21st<\/sup> century. <\/em>Top Paper presentation at the ISPR 2012 \u201cPresence Live!\u201d Conference, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Dalisay, F., Kushin, M., & Liu, Y.-I. (2012, October). Need for presence and other motivations for video game play across genres. <\/em>Presentation at the ISPR 2012 \u201cPresence Live!\u201d Conference, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egizii, M. L., Denny, J., Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., & Campbell, R<\/a> (2012, May). Which way did he go? Directionality of film character and camera movement and subsequent spectator interpretation. <\/em>Presented to the Visual Communication Division of the International Communication Association at the 2012 conference, Phoenix, AZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gross, C. M., Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., & Liu, Y.-I.<\/a> (2012, April). Influencing faculty willingness to participate in learning communities<\/em>. Presented to the Organizational and Professional Communication Interest Group of the Central States Communication Association, Cleveland, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnson, A. T., Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P. D.<\/a> (2012, April). Joking with an agenda: Racial disparagement humor appreciation and social power value motivation. <\/em>Paper presented to the Intercultural Communication Interest Group of the Central States Communication Association, Cleveland, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. D., Neuendorf, K. A., Dalisay, F., Denny, J., Campbell, R., & Egizii, M.<\/a> (2012, April). Exploring relationships among values, political orientation, media use, and the senses and humor<\/em>. Top Paper presented to the Media Studies Interest Group of the Central States Communication Association, Cleveland, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em>. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wu, M., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2011, November). The role of personal experience in forming spatial presence in a video game context. <\/em>Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division at the National Communication Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., Atkin, D., & Jeffres, L. W.<\/a> (2011, May). Public opinion, media use, and the senses of humor. <\/em>Paper presented to the Mass Communication Division of the International Communication Association Conference, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. (2011, April). Telepresence and popular media: The case of video games. <\/em>Presentation at the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/em>Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. (2010, April). Real-life behaviors and naturally mapped video game controllers: Exploring the connection as it relates to presence and flow. <\/em>Presentation at the 101st annual Eastern Communication Association annual convention, Baltimore, MD.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kane, C., Maguire, K., Neuendorf, K., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2009, November). Nonverbal displays of self-presentation and sex differences in profile photographs on MySpace.com.<\/em> Paper presented to the Human Communication and Technology Division of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Whitbred, R., & Lindmark, P<\/a>. (2009, November). Image vs. sound: A comparison of formal feature effects on presence, video game enjoyment, and player performance<\/em>. Paper presented at the 12th annual international workshop on Presence, Los Angeles, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitbred, R., Skalski, P., Bracken, C., & Lieberman, E.<\/a> (2009, November). When richer is poorer: Understanding the influence of channel richness and presence on the introduction of a mission statement. <\/em>Paper presented at the Twelfth Annual International Workshop on Presence, Los Angeles, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. (2009, April). Presence, popular media, and crisis\/risk communication.<\/em> Panel presentation at the 2009 annual conference of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lieberman, E. A., Neuendorf, K. A., Denny, J., Skalski, P. D., & Wang, J.<\/a> (2008, November). The language of laughter: A quantitative\/qualitative fusion examining television narrative and humor<\/em>. Paper presented tothe Mass Communication Division at the National Communication Association annual convention, San Diego, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Lunk, B., Perloff, R., & Buncher, M. (2008, November). First and third person effects in conventional and user generated media. <\/em>Paper presented at the 2008 annual conference of the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Denny, J.<\/a> (2008, October). Presence and media effects<\/em>. Paper presented at the Presence 08 Conference, Padova, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gress, E., Skalski, P., & Perloff, R. (2008, July). Transportation to a destination. <\/em>Paper presented at the 2nd PEACH summer school, Dubrovnik, Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. D., Neuendorf, K. A., Lieberman, E. A., & Denny, J.<\/a> (2008, May). The parallel development of film and video game technologies: History and implications<\/em>. Paper presented to the Long History of New Media Preconference, sponsored by the New Media and Society <\/em>journal and the Communication History Interest Group of the International Communication Association, Montreal, Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracken, C. C., Skalski, P., Rubenking, B., & Zima, A. (2008, February). A content analysis of video game players. <\/em>Paper presented at the When Media Environments Become Real Conference, Berne, Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubenking, B., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (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. <\/em>Paper presented at the When Media Environments Become Real Conference, Berne, Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Bracken, C. C. (2008, February). Implicit and explicit memory of high-definition video game advertisements.<\/em> Paper presented at the When Media Environments Become Real Conference, Berne, Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., & Gress, E. (2008, February). From reality to \u201cWii-ality\u201d: Natural mapping effects of the Nintendo Wii<\/em>. Paper presented at the When Media Environments Become Real Conference, Berne, Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelton, A. K., & Skalski, P. (2007, November). A content analysis of online college social network use. <\/em>Paper presented at the 93rd annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Weber, R., Bowman, N., Eden, A., Skalski, P., & Maloney, E. (2007, November). The appeal of violence in film and video games.<\/em> Paper presented at the 93rd annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. (2007, July). The evolution of humor in video game entertainment. <\/em>Presented at the 19th annual International Society for Humor Studies conference, Newport, RI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Lange, R., Tamborini, R., & Shelton, A. K.<\/a> (2007, May). Mapping the road to fun: Natural video game controllers, presence, and game enjoyment<\/em>. Top Paper in Game Studies Division presented at the International Communication Association Conference, San Francisco, CA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morton, J., Tamborini, R., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2006). Teaching problem solving skills to educationally at-risk high school students<\/em>. Paper presented at the 56th Annual International Communication Association Conference, Dresden, Germany. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., Glazer, E., & Smith, S.<\/a> (2006). Effects of humor on presence and recall of persuasive messages<\/em>. Paper presented at the 56th Annual International Communication Association Conference, Dresden, Germany. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. (2006). Video game interfaces and presence: Are they related? <\/em>Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lange, R., & Skalski, P. (2006). Who is my virtual self? Avatar selection and users.<\/em> Paper presented at the second annual Futureplay <\/em>conference, London, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K., & Skalski, P. (2005, November). Obstacles and openings to presence in the experience of film. <\/em>Panel presentation at the 91st annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Tamborini, R. (2005, November). Interactive social agent and social presence effects on information processing and persuasion<\/em>. Top Paper in the Communication and Social Cognition Division presented at the 91st annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em>. Paper presented at the 91st annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em>. Paper presented at the 91st annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powers, J., Neuendorf, K., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2005, June). Senses of humor and comedic television program preference. <\/em>Paper presented at the International Society for Humor Studies Annual Meeting, Youngstown, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracken, C. C., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2005, May). Presence and video games: The impact of image quality and skill level. <\/em>Paper presented to the Communication Technology Division of the International Communication Association for its 55th Annual Conference, New York, NY. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Bracken, C. C., & Tamborini, R. (2005, May). The skill problem in video game research: Evidence and solutions.<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Tamborini, R.<\/a> (2005, May). Vividness, social presence, and persuasion: Reconsidering the influence of modality on attitude formation.<\/em> Paper presented to the Information Systems Division of the International Communication Association at its 55th Annual Conference, New York, NY. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Chory-Assad, R. M., Lachlan, K., Westerman, D., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2005, May). Talking smack: Verbal aggression in professional wrestling. <\/em>Paper presented to the Mass Communication Division of the International Communication Association for its 55th<\/sup> Annual Conference, New York, NY. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2005, May). The role of presence in the experience of electronic games. <\/em>Paper presented to the Communication and Technology Division of the International Communication Association for its 55th Annual Conference, New York, NY. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Westerman, D., & Spence, P. (2004, November). Presence, arousal, and the experience of frightening interactive media.<\/em> Presented as part of presence panel at the Mid Atlantic Popular and American Culture Conference, Buffalo, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., & Tamborini, R. (2004, November). Social presence and information processing: An application of the Heuristic-Systematic Model (HSM). <\/em>Paper presented at the 90th annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Westerman, D., Kotowski, M., Skalski, P., & Hamel, L. (2004, November). Does violent video game play impact behavior through affective routes?<\/em> Panel presentation at the 90th annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.   <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenberg, B. S., Eastin, M. S., Skalski, P., Cooper, L., Levy, M., & Lachlan, K.<\/a> (2004. May). \u201cE\u201d for accuracy! Comparing survey, diary, and e-tracking methods for measuring Internet use<\/em>. Paper presented at the 54th annual convention of the International Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P., & Powers, J.<\/a> (2004, May). Senses of humor: The validation of a multi-factor humor appreciation scale. <\/em>Paper presented at the 54th annual convention of the International Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P. (2004, April). The quest for presence in video game entertainment.<\/em> Presented as part of presence panel at the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spence, P. R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P. D., Seeger, M., Ulmer, R. R., Venette, S., & Sellnow, T. L. <\/a>(2004, April). Proxemic effects on information seeking after the September 11 attacks<\/em>. Top paper presented to the Graduate Student Caucus Division of the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/em>Paper presented at the 89th annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., Westerman, D., & Smith, S. (2003, November). Video game violence: Do hostile thoughts mediate the violence-aggression link? <\/em>Paper presented at the 89th annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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? <\/em>Paper presented at the 86th annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Kansas City, MO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenberg, B. S., Eastin, M. S., Skalski, P., Cooper, L., Levy, M. R., & Lachlan, K.<\/a> (2003, May). Comparing survey and diary analyses of Internet and traditional media use<\/em>. Paper presented at presented at the 53rd annual convention of the International Communication Association, San Diego, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goei, R., Massi, L., Boster, F., Skalski, P., & Bowman, J. (2002, November). Reconsidering the effects of favors and liking on compliance.<\/em> Paper presented to the Interpersonal Communication Division at the 88th annual convention of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Tamborini, R., & Westerman, D. (2002, November). The development of scripts through virtual environments<\/em>. Paper presented to the Social Cognition Division at the 88th annual convention of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenberg, B., Eastin, M., Skalski, P., Lachlan, K., & Levy, M. (2002). Comparing methods of measuring Internet use.<\/em> Paper presented at the Moscow Media Conference, Moscow, Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/em> Paper presented at the 61st annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Eastin, M., Skalski, P., Lachlan, K., Fediuk, T. A., & Brady, R.<\/a> (2001, November). Violent virtual video games and hostile thoughts<\/em>. Paper presented at the 87th annual convention of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., & Atkin, D. with Hill, S. K., & Perloff, R.<\/a> (2001, May). Evaluating doctoral programs in communication<\/em>. Paper presented to the Instructional and Development Communication Division at the 51st annual convention of the International Communication Association, Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P., Neuendorf, K. A., & Atkin, D.<\/a> (2001, May). Predicting support for doctoral programs in media information technologies<\/em>. Paper presented to the Communication and Technology Division of the International Communication Association, Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Eastin, M., Lachlan, K., Skalski, P., Fediuk, T., & Brady, R.<\/a> (2001, May). Hostile thoughts, presence and violent virtual video games<\/em>. Paper presented at the 51st annual convention of the International Communication Association, Washington, DC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamborini, R., Mitchell, M. M., Skalski, P., & Lachlan, K. (2001, April). Public\/private disclosure and guilt-based compliance to door-in-the-face.<\/em> Paper presented at the 71st annual convention  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

of the Southern States Communication Association, Lexington, KY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em>. Paper presented at the 86th annual convention of the National Communication Association, Seattle, WA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., & Skalski, P.<\/a> (2000, June). Senses of humor: The development of a multi-factor scale in relationship to moving image utility<\/em>. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Communication Association, Acapulco, Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., Skalski, P. D., Jeffres, L. W., & Atkin, D.<\/a> (1999, November). Public opinion and the senses of humor<\/em>. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skalski, P.<\/a> (1999, November). Predictors of public perceptions of the Internet<\/em>. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OTHER RESEARCH REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuendorf, K. A., with Skalski, P. (2003). An exploratory analysis of word usage in mammography stories<\/em>. Presented to National Cancer Institutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muth, T., & Skalski, P. (2001). Report on Catholic Diocese of Lansing Communication Census<\/em>. Presented to Diocese Communication Committee, Lansing, MI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeffres, L. W. (director) et al. (1999). Strengthening \u201cweak ties\u201d: Using the Internet to improve <\/em>neighborhood communication<\/em>. Collaborative Research Project, Cleveland State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                      Organizer, Presence Research Panel, <\/strong>ISPR conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                      Organizer, Presence Research Panel, <\/strong>ECA conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                      Chair and Organizer, Presence Research Panel, <\/strong>Presence conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                      Presence Roundtable Participant, <\/strong>ICA conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007-2013            FRAMES <\/strong>research group member, CSU School of COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006                      Chair and Organizer, Presence Research Panel<\/strong>, Presence conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                      Chair and Organizer<\/strong>, Presence Research Panel<\/strong>, NCA conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002-2004            Research Assistant for Dr. Bradley Greenberg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001-2002            Survey Coordinator, Michigan Office of Highway & Safety Planning (OHSP)<\/strong> part of Seat Belts and Drunk Driving Campaign Evaluation for Dr. Atkin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000-2002            Research Assistant for Dr. Ron Tamborini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001-2004            Team Member, Presence Initiative <\/strong>(MSU MIND Lab, with Dr. Frank Biocca, project leader).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1999-2000            Research Associate<\/strong>, Communication Research Center<\/strong>, Cleveland State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1999-2000            Coordinator of Research Activities, Communication Ph.D Committee<\/strong>, Cleveland State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1997-1999            Graduate Research Assistant, <\/strong>Department of Communication, Cleveland State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEACHING EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013 Spring            Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 303, Communication Inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 Fall                 Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 494\/595, Video Games & Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 501, Pro Seminar in Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 Summer         Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 226, Mass Media & Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 Spring            Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 226, Mass Media & Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 310, Psychological Processing of Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 Fall                 Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 303, Communication Inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 350, Principles of Persuasion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 Summer         Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 370, Comm Tech and Social Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 Spring            Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 303, Communication Inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 350, Principles of Persuasion<\/strong> (online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 Fall                 Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 131, Media Mystery Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 221, Intro to Film<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 Summer         Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 231, Evolution of Mass Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 242, Public and Professional Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 Spring            Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 303, Communication Inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 350, Principles of Persuasion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Fall                 Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 630, Mass Communication Theory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Summer         Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 226, Mass Media & Society   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 327, Media Criticism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Spring            Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 221, Intro to Film   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 350, Principles of Persuasion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008 Fall                 Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 494\/595, Video Game Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008 Summer         Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 226, Mass Media & Society   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 303, Communication Inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008 Spring            Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 226, Mass Media & Society   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 370, Comm Tech and Social Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 Fall                 Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 221, Evolution of Mass Media   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 542, Communication and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 Summer         Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 Spring            Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 2102, Media Effects   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3211, Communication and Technology      <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006 Fall                 Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 2102, Media Effects<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006 Summer         Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006 Spring            Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 2102, Media Effects <\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3550, Children and Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005 Fall                 Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3321, Communication and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 3560, Video Game Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 4505, Media Theory and Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005 Summer         Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 3390, Video Game Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005 Spring            Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 3321, Communication and Technology<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 3395, Children and Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004 Fall                 Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3395, Children and Media<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 3500, Principles of Persuasion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003 Summer         Primary<\/strong> Instructor<\/strong>, COM 200, Research Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002 Summer         Primary Instructor<\/strong>, COM 200, Research Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001 Summer         Primary Instructor<\/strong>,COM 100, Introduction to Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000 Spring            Primary Instructor,<\/strong> COM 226, Media Effects and Society <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1999 Fall                 Primary Instructor, <\/strong>COM 226, Media Effects and Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004 Spring            Teaching Assistant<\/strong> for COM 200, Research Methods<\/strong>
                               Dr. Ron Tamborini, Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003 Fall                 Teaching Assistant<\/strong> for COM 275, Intro to Mass Communication<\/strong>
                               Dr. Ron Tamborini, Instructor <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                               Teaching Assistant <\/strong>for COM 494, Video Game Entertainment<\/strong>
                               Dr. Ron Tamborini, Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003 Spring            Teaching Assistant <\/strong>for COM 100, Introduction to Communication<\/strong>
                               Dr. Bill Donohue, Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002 Fall                 Teaching Assistant<\/strong> for COM 820, Graduate Communication Theory<\/strong>                                    
                               Dr. Sandi Smith, Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002 Spring            Teaching Assistant<\/strong> for COM 200, Research Methods<\/strong>
                               Dr. Tim Levine, Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001 Fall                 Teaching Assistant<\/strong> for COM 901, Graduate Statistics I<\/strong>
                               Dr. Gwen Wittenbaum, Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001 Spring            Teaching Assistant<\/strong> for COM 200, Research Methods<\/strong>
                               Dr. Tim Levine, Instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INVITED LECTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013 January               Woodbury PTO Group (of parents and kids), Shaker Heights, OH
                                    Topic: Positive and Negative Effects of Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 Spring                 Media and Technology Literacy, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 Fall                     Mass Media & Society, Cleveland State University    
                                    Topic: Video Game Effects<\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 Fall                     Content Analysis Research Methods, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Content Analysis of Interactive Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 Spring                Computer-Mediated-Communication, West Virginia University
                                    Topic: Telepresence in Everyday Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 Spring                Communication Inquiry, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Game Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 Spring                Open House, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Game Research<\/strong>     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 Fall                     Communication Inquiry, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: The Chi-Square Statistic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 Fall                     Managing Organizational Teams, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Strategic Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 Summer             Communication Inquiry, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: The Chi-Square Statistic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 Summer             Principles of Communication, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Spring                Media Mystery Tour, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 Spring                Colloquium Series, Kent State University
                                    Topic: Telepresence in Everyday Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Fall                     Mass Media & Society, Cleveland State University    
                                    Topic: Video Game Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Fall                     Media Mystery Tour, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Summer             Principles of Communication, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Games and Other New Media Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Spring                Media Mystery Tour, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 Spring                Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Meta Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008 Fall                     Conference on Optimal Coding of Open-Ended Survey Data, Ann Arbor 
                                    Topic: Computer Text Analysis Options for Coding Open-Ended <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SURVEY DATA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008 Fall                     Media Mystery Tour, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Video Game Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008 Summer             Communication and Gender, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Gender in Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008 Spring                Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Cleveland State University
                                    Topic: Meta Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 Fall                     Mass Media & Society, Cleveland State University    
                                    Topic: Video Game Effects<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 Fall                     Content Analysis Research Methods, Cleveland State University   
                                    Topic: Content Analysis of User Generated Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006 Summer             Foundations of Media Literacy Course, University of Minnesota\u2014Duluth
                                    Topic: Video Game Violence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006 Summer             Communication Theory Class, University of Minnesota\u2014Twin Cities
                                    Topic: Media Theory and the Video Game Violence Issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005 Fall                     New Media and Identity, University of Wisconsin\u2014Superior   
                                    Topic: Video Game Violence, Identity, and Aggression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005 Fall                     Third Friday Series, University of Minnesota\u2014Duluth
                                    Topic: Video Game Violence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005 Spring                Wednesday Noon Colloquium, University of Minnesota\u2014Twin Cities   
                                    Topic: Video Game Violence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004 Summer             COM 240: Organizational Communication (Ms. Stacy Fitzpatrick)
                                    Topic: Technology Use in Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004 Summer             COM 100: Introduction to Communication (Dr. Donghun Chung)   
                                    Topics: Video Game Violence, Media Effects Theories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003 Fall                     COM 820: Communication Theory (Dr. Sandi Smith)   
                                    Topics: Video Games; Presence; Research Methods; Media Research <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002 Summer             COM 200: Methods of Inquiry (Dr. Aaron Boyson)    
                                    Topic: Research Methods in the Study of Presence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002 Spring                TC 100: Introduction to the Information Society (Dr. Bella Mody)
                                    Topic: Internet Use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SERVICE ACTIVITES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012-2013                   3-Credit Conversion Coordinator, <\/strong>School of Communication, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012-2013                   Associate Editorial Board Member, <\/strong>Communication Studies <\/em>journal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012-2013                   Director, <\/strong>Film and Digital Media major, CSU COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012-2013                   Chair, <\/strong>Committee on Athletics, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012-2013                   Chair, <\/strong>DVCOM Center Policy Committee, CSU COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011-2013                   Member, <\/strong>Bookstore Advisory Committee, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011-2013                   Faculty Advisor, <\/strong>CSU Gaming Guild<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010-2013                   Faculty Advisor, <\/strong>CSU Cricket Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2013                   Faculty Advisor<\/strong>, CSU Hip Hop Student Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2013                   Editorial Board Member, <\/strong>Mass Communication and Society<\/em> journal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2012                   Member, <\/strong>Committee on Athletics, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011-2012                   Member, <\/strong>Graduate Program Task Force, CSU COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010-2012                   Member<\/strong>, Communication Graduate Committee, CSU COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010-2012                   Member, <\/strong>University Strategic Planning Committee, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010-2011                   Member, <\/strong>Urban Healthcare Concentration Committee, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2010                   Faculty Advisor<\/strong>, Communication Graduate Student Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2010                   Graduate Program Director<\/strong>, CSU COM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2010                   Member, <\/strong>Steering Committee, CSU COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2010                   Member, <\/strong>Curriculum Committee, CSU COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2010                   Member, <\/strong>Urban COM Ph.D. Program Steering Committee, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Invited Reviewer<\/strong>, Communication Research<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Invited Reviewer<\/strong>, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Journal of Computer Mediated Communication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Program Committee Member, <\/strong>14th Annual Presence Workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Communication Research<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Journal of Computer Mediated Communication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Film Introducer<\/strong>, Cleveland International Film Festival (promoted CSU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Media Psychology<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Human Technology <\/em>journal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Displays <\/em>journal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media <\/em>(2x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Journal of Communication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Mass Communication & Society <\/em>(3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>New Media & Society<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Chair, <\/strong>Emeritus Faculty Office Space Committee, CSU COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Film Introducer<\/strong>, Cleveland International Film Festival (promoted CSU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Journal of Computer Mediated Communication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Invited Reviewer, <\/em><\/strong>Communication Yearbook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Invited<\/strong> Reviewer, <\/em><\/strong>Media Psychology <\/em>(3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Invited<\/strong> Reviewer, <\/em><\/strong>Mass Communication & Society<\/em> (3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>New Media & Society <\/em>(3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010, Fall                    Reviewer, <\/strong>Media Making <\/em>book, Sage Publications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010, Fall                    Participant, <\/strong>Health Summit II, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010, Fall                    CSU<\/strong> Athlete Mentor, <\/strong>Fourth Annual Mentoring Dinner, Wolstein Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                            Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Communication Quarterly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Communication Research Reports<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media <\/em>(3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Invited Reviewer <\/strong>for Journal of Computer Mediated Communication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Mass Communication and Society <\/em>(3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Media Psychology<\/em> (4x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>New Media & Society <\/em>(2x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Guest Editorial Board Member, <\/strong>Journal of Northwest Communication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Member, <\/strong>University curriculum assessment mapping exercise team, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>Communication Yearbook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>CHI (Computer-Human Interaction) 2010 Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Invited Reviewer, <\/strong>12th Annual International Workshop on Presence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for Mass Communication and Society <\/em>(2x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for Western Journal of Communication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Ad Hoc Reviewer<\/strong> for New Media & Society<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Film Introducer<\/strong>, Cleveland International Film Festival (promoted CSU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for Politics and the Life Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for Media Psychology <\/em>(3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Reviewer<\/strong>, Game Studies Division, ICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Reviewer<\/strong>, Communication and Technology Division, ICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Consulting Editor, <\/strong>Critical Media Literacy website, University of MN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Special Committee Member<\/strong>, E-Learning Program Development in COM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media<\/em> (2x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for Journal of Computer Mediated Communication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for the journal New Media & Society<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Special Committee Member, <\/strong>General Communication Major Revision<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Search Committee Member, <\/strong>CSU School of COM Open Position <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Search Committee Member<\/strong>, CSU School of COM Journalism Position<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Committee Member<\/strong>, Alumni Affairs, Cleveland State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Reviewer<\/strong>, Game Studies Division, ICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Reviewer<\/strong>, Information Systems Division, ICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Reviewer<\/strong>, Communication and Technology Division, ICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Ad Hoc Reviewer<\/strong> for the journal Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environments<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for Journal of Computer Mediated Comm <\/em>(2x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for the journal New Media & Society<\/em> (3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Reviewer, <\/strong>Communication Yearbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006                Reviewer, <\/strong>Game Studies Division, ICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006                Faculty Sponsor, <\/strong>Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(UROP) Award Recipient (Ashleigh K. Shelton)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for the journal New Media & Society <\/em>(3x)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006                Co-organizer and Speaker, <\/strong>Games Symposium <\/em>event, UMD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005-2007      Webmaster, <\/strong>UMD Department of Communication website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000-2009      Webmaster, <\/strong>The Content Analysis Guidebook <\/em>Online.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for the journal Communication Theory<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for the journal New Media & Society<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                Reviewer<\/strong>, Information Systems Division, ICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                Reviewer<\/strong>, Information Systems Division, ICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                Reviewer, <\/strong>Communication Technology & Policy Division, AEJMC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for the journal Media Psychology<\/em>, two articles.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004-05          Faculty Search Committee<\/strong>, UMD Communication Dept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                Reviewer<\/strong>, Communication and Technology Division, ICA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004                Reviewer<\/strong>, Mass Communication Division, NCA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004                Ad Hoc Reviewer<\/strong> for the journal Communication Theory<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004 Spring     Webmaster<\/strong>, MSU Bowling for Scholars<\/em> Charity Event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003-04 Fall-Spring   Equipment Committee Member, <\/strong>MSU Comm. Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003 Spring                Webmaster<\/strong>, MSU Bowling for Scholars<\/em> Charity Event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002 Spring                Public Relations Director<\/strong>, MSU Bowling for Scholars<\/em> Charity Event.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001 Fall                     Ad Hoc Reviewer <\/strong>for the journal Humor<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001 Spring                Public Relations Director<\/strong>, MSU Bowling for Scholars<\/em> Charity Event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001-02 Fall-Spring   Doctoral Affairs Committee Member<\/strong>, MSU Comm. Department.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRADUATE ADVISEES\/COMMITTEES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Thesis Advisor<\/strong>, Michael Kurtz, M.A. in Communication <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Thesis Advisor<\/strong>, James Hayes, M.A. in Communication <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011              Thesis Advisor<\/strong>, Pete Lindmark, M.A. in Communication <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Thesis Advisor, <\/strong>Julie Cajigas, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Thesis Advisor, <\/strong>Amy Brown, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Thesis Advisor, <\/strong>Mu Wu, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Thesis Committee Member, <\/strong>Rachel Campbell, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Thesis Committee Member, <\/strong>Jeff Spicer, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Thesis Committee Member, <\/strong>Elizabeth Langdon, M.A in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Thesis Committee Member<\/strong>, Cheryl D\u2019Mello<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010                Project Committee Member, <\/strong>Geof Pelaia, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Thesis Committee Member, <\/strong>Clare Gross, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009                Comp Exam Committee<\/strong>, Carol Kamen, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Thesis Committee Member, <\/strong>Bridget Rubenking, M.A.in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Thesis Co-Advisor, <\/strong>Carolyn Kane, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Thesis Committee Member, <\/strong>Bettina Lunk, M.A. in Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008                Thesis Committee Member, <\/strong>Farahnahz Kahn, M.A. in Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRANTS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013                 Summer Grant, <\/strong>Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (with <\/p>\n\n\n\n

K. A. Neuendorf). Amount: $9,600<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Top Paper Award, <\/strong>Presence Live! Conference, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Advisor of MAGS Thesis Award selection, <\/strong>Cleveland State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Summer Grant, <\/strong>Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (with <\/p>\n\n\n\n

K. A. Neuendorf). Amount: $10,140<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                Top Paper Award, <\/strong>Media Studies Interest Group, Central States <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012                University Merit Award<\/strong>, CSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Advisor of MAGS Thesis Award selection, <\/strong>Cleveland State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011                Promoted to Associate Professor w\/ tenure, <\/strong>Cleveland State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007                Top Paper Award, <\/strong>Game Studies Division, International Communication <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006                Summer Research Grant, <\/strong>UMD Visualization and Digital Imaging Lab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amount: $2000  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006                CLA Outstanding Teaching Award nominee<\/strong>, University of Minnesota Duluth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                CLA Travel Grant<\/strong>, University of Minnesota\u2014Duluth. Amount: $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                Top Paper Award, <\/strong>Communication and Social Cognition Division, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Communication Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005                CLA Research Grant<\/strong>, University of Minnesota\u2014Duluth. Amount: $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004                Dissertation Completion Fellowship<\/strong>, Michigan State University.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amount: $6000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004                Top Paper Award<\/strong>, Graduate Student Caucus, Central States     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003                MSU Excellence-in-Teaching Citation nominee<\/strong>, Department of Communication,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michigan State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003                Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student Award<\/strong>, presented by the <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructional and Developmental Communication Division of the International <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000                 Thank a Good Teacher Award, <\/strong>Center for Teaching and Learning, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleveland State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEDIA APPEARANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 (December)        Invited guest poster, On Media Theory blog, on in-game advertising<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 (December)        Interviewed for MotivatePlay blog on presence and video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012 (November)       Appeared on WCPN news to talk about unfriending in the political season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 (August)             Appeared on WCPN radio\u2019s \u201cThe Sound of Ideas\u201d program to talk about The Age of Distraction (distractions and interruptions caused by new media)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 (March)              Interviewed for and quoted in GamePro <\/em>magazine article, \u201cThe Psychology of Immersion\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007-2012                   Interviewed for and quoted in several Cleveland Stater <\/em>stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000                            Coordinator, Digital Cinema Expo, The Digital Cinema Forum, Inc., Cleveland, OH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duties included: Coordinating screenings and educational sessions for conference on digital filmmaking; operating digital projection equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000                            Evaluation Specialist, ACCESS Program Summer Camp at Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1999                       Consultant, Sidney Kraus & Associates\/Jones Day Reavis & Pogue Law Firm, Cleveland, OH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duties included: Assisting primary investigator with a content analysis of newspaper coverage, including both human coding and computer text analysis of online text databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1998                            Logistics Specialist, Resource and Process Metrics, Cincinnati, OH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1997                            Field Correspondent Intern, Sun Newspapers (cir. 260,000+), OH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1996                            External Relations Intern, Ameritech, Cleveland, OH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PAUL D. SKALSKI, Ph.D. DOB April 20, 1973; DOD May 20, 2013 CURRICULUM VITAE Obituary 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:…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-714","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=714"}],"version-history":[{"count":171,"href":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/714\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1286,"href":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/714\/revisions\/1286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/kneuendorf\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}