Dr. Shelley Blundell
Assistant Professor
Communication
Bliss Hall 2029
phone: (330) 941-1839
cms.ysu.edu/college-creative-arts-and-communication/communication/journalism/journalism
Bio
Originally from Durban, South Africa, I moved to the United States with my family in March, 2000, and have lived in Ohio ever since. When I am not immersed in academia, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, binge-watching Netflix shows, cooking and baking, playing pub trivia, watching live music, and hanging out with my fiance, Matt, and my cats, Peanut and Amu.
Research Interests
Information literacy instruction, ADA/accessibility and universal design in online information resources, educational assessment, (new and digital) media literacy / education, academic research, writing and editing, social media education/presentation, and public speaking.
Teaching Interests
Journalism, Communication, First Year Experience, Student Success Strategies, Information Literacy Instruction, Qualitative Research theory and practice
Assistant Professor, Journalism and Communication.
Information professional, knowledge navigator, and lifelong learner.
Research Areas
Information literacy instruction, educational assessment, (new) media literacy / education; media framing of sexual assault coverage and its impact on societal perceptions of sexual assault; academic research, writing and editing; and social media education/presentation.