Communication and Information Research
The College of Communication and Information
35th Annual Research Symposium
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8:45 – 9:00 a.m. |
Registration |
CCI 3rd Floor Lobby |
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9:00 – 9:25 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
CCI 3rd Floor Lobby |
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9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
Keynote Address Introduction of Speaker – Dean Michael Wirth |
CCI Auditorium (Room 321) |
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Communication and Information Research in an Age of Convergence |
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August E. (“Augie”) Grant “Convergence and Disruption: The New Research Paradigms” |
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10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Contributed Paper Session 1 New Roles for Media in Society Moderator: Dr. Rachel Fleming-May |
CCI Auditorium |
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“Emergency Text Messaging Systems and Higher Education Campuses: Expanding Crisis Communication and Chaos Theory” Tanya Ickowitz, M.S. Student, University of Tennessee |
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“Social Media as Precursor to Arab Revolt” Brittany Nauta, M.S. Student, University of Tennessee |
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“Early v. Election-Day Voters: A Media Profile” Dr. Mark Harmon, Professor, University of Tennessee |
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11:30 – 12:15 p.m. |
Poster Session |
CCI Lobby |
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(Poster presenters will be with their posters during this time, and poster judges will visit each poster and discuss them with the presenters. A complete list of posters and presenters is provided at the end of the program) Poster Judges: |
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12:15 – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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CCI Networking Opportunity – |
402 Communications Bldg. |
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1:45-2:45 p.m. |
Contributed Paper Session 2: Media’s Role in Society Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Pettigrew |
CCI Auditorium |
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“Setting the Record Straight: Citizens’ First Amendment Right to Video Police in Public” Denae D’Arcy, Ph.D. Student, University of Tennessee |
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“When Old Issues Call Forth a New People: A Constitutive Rhetorical Analysis of Black Liberation Manifestos” Ian Summers, University of Alabama |
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“A Research on Family-Owned Newspaper” Mengmeng Li, Kansas State University |
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2:45-3:15 p.m. |
Contributed Paper Session 3: Science Communication Moderator: Dr. Candace White |
CCI Auditorium |
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“An Exploratory Study Of Science And Nature Collaborations In Pinterest” Reid Boehm, Ph.D. Student, University of Tennessee |
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“The Influences of Perceived Environmental Responsibilities on Green Purchasing Intentions” Jinhee Lee, M.S. Student, University of Tennessee |
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3:30 p.m. |
Closing and Presentation of Awards Dr. Candace White, Associate Professor |
CCI Auditorium |
Poster Session Participants
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I Look To You: Religious Leaders as Social Support in the Management of Uncertainty within the African-American Community |
Stephen Spates |
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No, Kidding! Are We Branded From Birth? Content Analysis of Ads in Children’s Magazines |
Meenakshi Trichur Venkitasubramanian Jinhee Lee |
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Human information behavior in hospice care volunteerism in the Southeastern Appalachian region |
Dr. Sheri Edwards |
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Communication Strategies in Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements |
Ilwoo Ju |
Symposium Committee
Dr. Rachel Fleming-May, School of Information Sciences
Dr. Mark Harmon, School of Journalism and Electronic Media
Dr. Jonathan Pettigrew, School of Communication Studies
Dr. Candace White, School of Advertising and Public Relations
Dr. Awa Zhu, School of Information Sciences
Dr. Suzie Allard, School of Information Sciences and Acting Director,
Center for Information and Communication Studies
Ms. Bobbie Suttles, Center for Information and Communication Studies
Ms. Diana Hall, Administrative Services Assistant
To download a pdf version of the program, click here: 2013 Symposium Program
For additional information, contact:
Ms. Diana L. Hall
College of Communication and Information
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0347
Office: (865) 974-6651 E-mail: diking@utk.edu