Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Arizona State University
Arizona State University

Faculty Research

Cronkite School faculty members engage in a variety of research and creative activities, with the resulting books, papers, television programs, newspaper and magazine articles and public relations campaigns being disseminated to members of the public as well as the academy. In a recent six-year period, the school's faculty:

  • Published 13 books with major commercial houses and university presses.
  • Published 61 refereed journal articles in such prestigious outlets as Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Communication Law and Policy and the Journal of Media Economics.
  • Produced 15 television documentaries and other productions.
  • Wrote numerous op-ed columns and magazines stories.

In addition to publishing their research and presenting their creative work, Cronkite School faculty members are frequently sought for their expertise on a wide range of subjects. For example, Professor Don Godfrey, Associate Professor Craig Allen and Instructor Michael Casavantes are authorities on media history and broadcasting. Associate Dean Marianne Barrett is often asked to comment on issues related to television programming and Professor John Craft is an expert on the business side of television.

Race and media issues are critically important areas for the Cronkite faculty. Associate Professor Sharon Bramlett-Solomon is frequently cited on the media's depictions of race, while Assistant Professor Xu Wu provides commentary on Chinese cybernationalism and Dean Christopher Callahan focuses on news diversity issues.

Knight Chair Steve Doig conducts training sessions in computer-assisted reporting and Assistant Professor Bill Silcock organizes professional journalism sessions for international journalists. Assistant Professor Carol Schwalbe leads writing seminars and Assistant Professor Leslie-Jean Thornton has given presentations on editing, and newspaper and Web design.

Associate Professor Mary-Lou Galician is a media literacy scholar who has given talks to national and international audiences on product placement and mass media depictions of romance. Associate Professor Fran Matera frequently consults on public relations campaigns. Professor Bruce Merrill runs the monthly Cronkite/KAET poll. Professor George Watson provides expertise on the Supreme Court nomination process. Associate Professor Dennis Russell provides commentary on popular culture topics. Associate Professor Joseph Russomanno is an expert on First Amendment law. Professor Ed Sylvester focuses on health and medical journalism.