Faculty in the Media

Read published faculty work, their expert commentary, and media coverage of their research and accomplishments.

SOJC Associate Professor Ed Madison developed the Journalistic Learning Initiative’s suite of AI coaches, which help students hone their skills in everything from sports writing to photography.
Andrew DeVigal, director of the SOJC's Agora Journalism Center, writes in Oregon Humanities about how to turn our shared frustrations into opportunities for connection and change. 
Using too much data when writing about problems like climate change can spark anxiety, writes Ellen Peters, director of the SOJC’s Center for Science Communication Research.
Peter Laufer, SOJC professor, defended journalism education to conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly and said that both journalists and news consumers need to be savvy about bias and misinformation.
Peter Laufer, SOJC James N. Wallace Chair of Journalism, and cowriter Sheila Swan have released a third edition of “Neon Nevada,” a photo book celebrating the mark Neon signs have left on Nevada.  
Charlie Butler, SOJC professor of practice, followed the journey of Olympic rower Charlotte Buck in her quest for a medal in Paris. The profile appeared in the Columbia University alumni magazine.
SOJC Professor of Practice Charlie Butler chronicled the comeback of a 41-year-old rower competing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. The article appeared in Women’s Health magazine on June 27.
"The Shadow Gospel," by SOJC Assistant Professor Whitney Phillips, offers a fresh perspective on the demonization of the left and its impact on the future of U.S. democracy.
Portland offers plenty of benefits for people looking for a place to settle into retirement. SOJC instructor Charlie Butler looks at the pros and cons in an article published in Portland Monthly.
An article coauthored by SOJC Professor Maxwell Foxman and published in the journal Digital Journalism found that more young people are consuming news via live streaming, which may affect how they view the election.