University of Missouri since Aug 2011
Assistant Professor
University of Kansas Aug 2006 - May 2011
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Kansas Aug 2006 - May 2011
Assistant Debate Coach
Missouri State University Aug 2004 - May 2006
Assistant Debate Coach
Education:
University of Kansas 2006 - 2011
Ph.D., Communication Studies
Missouri State University 2004 - 2006
MA, Communication Studies
Missouri State University 2001 - 2006
BS, Political Science, Communication Studies
Skills:
Politics Rhetoric Research Public Speaking Political Communication Political Campaigns Teaching Quantitative Research Survey Research New Media Digital Media Rhetorical Analysis Strategy Argumentation Higher Education
Interests:
Political attitude extremism, Public deliberation, Public sphere theory, Digital media in political campaigns, Quantitative research methodologies, Structural equation modeling, Contemporary rhetorical theory (in particular as it relates to public deliberation)
Honor & Awards:
J. Jeffrey Auer Award, 2011, Top Student Paper in Political Communication, Central States Communication Association
Kim Giffin Research Award, 2010, University of Kansas
J. Jeffrey Auer Award, 2010, Top Student Paper in Political Communication, Central States Communication Association
Dole Institute of Politics 2008 Post Election Conference, Proceedings Editor
Outstanding Graduate Student Research award, Missouri State University, 2006
Virginia Varsity Transfer since Mar 2010
Professional Mover
PcCity Computers since Jul 2007
Computer Repair Technician
Ukrops Ivy Market Jul 2007 - Oct 2009
Courtesy Clerk
Education:
Liberty University 2009 - 2013
Business Management, Business, Economics, Accounting, Computer
Roanoke Valley Christian School 2009
High School, 2009