August 9, 2011
Journalism and mass communications professors present research at international conference
Submitted by Communications and Marketing
Three professors from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications recently presented their research papers at the annual conference of the International Association of Mass Communication Researchers in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Louise Benjamin, professor of journalism and mass communications, presented "US, Anatomy of a Break-up: RCA, General Electric and the Department of Justice Antitrust Suit of 1930."
- Nancy Muturi, associate professor of journalism and mass communications, presented "Women of Faith and HIV/AIDS: Risk Perceptions and Prevention Challenges in Jamaica and Kenya," and also chaired several sessions.
- Sam Mwangi, assistant professor of journalism and mass communications presented "Media and Citizen Engagement Projects: A Global Overview."
The International Association of Mass Communications Researchers is the worldwide professional organization in the field of media and communication research. Its members promote global inclusiveness and excellence within the best traditions of critical research in the field. This year’s conference was July 13-17 at Kadir Has University in Istanbul, Turkey.