
Bio
Cary has worked as a Professor of Communication since 2003 at Youngstown State University. She has also has served as Director of Faculty Development since 2011. In addition to her interest in the study of teaching and learning, Cary is a communication generalist, whose research interests involve the nexus of media use and interpersonal communication; her former research helped to spawn the Communibiology paradigm. She is the author of book chapters on varied topics such as media criticism, public speaking, communication and biology, use of media during 9/11, reality television, and business communication. Her conference presentations extend even to topics such as argumentativeness and verbal aggression, as well as curriculum and pedagogy. Her research has been published in Communication Quarterly, the Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, and Communication Research Reports.
Research Interests
teaching and learning, media uses and effects, interpersonal communication
Teaching Interests
media, interpersonal communication, small group communication, organizational communication, research methods
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1999
Ph D, Communication Studies
Kent State University
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2022
YSU Athletics
Honorary YSU Football Coach
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2011 - present
Director
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2018
"Observation and Note Taking, Conducting Qualitative Interviews, and Undertaking Focus Groups."
R. Curnalia, A. Ferris, D. Mermer, J. Tyus, C. Wecht
Top Hat -
2014
"Becoming a Critic: An Introduction to Analyzing Media Content."
R. Curnalia, A. Ferris, C. Wecht
Kendall Hunt