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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University

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We offer an interdisciplinary and energetic learning environment united by a passion for media and information. In our state-of-the-art labs, we research new avenues of communication technology and computer-centered interaction. mi.msu.edu

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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Dr. Ruth Shillair presented at TPRC54, the Research Conference on Communication, Information and Internet Policy at American University, Washington, DC. Her presentation was titled, "Avoiding AI Fear Responses: Turning FOMO and FOBO into Democratically Driven Dynamic Use."
Dr. Ruth Shillair
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Congratulations to undergraduate students Chris Currier and Faith Fischer, who were selected as Game Audio Network Guild Scholars and will attend GameSoundCon 2026 this October!
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Our own Jean Hardy was interviewed by WLNS News, where he discusses the legal limitations and concerns faced by those with incoming data centers. www.wlns.com/news/local-n...
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Expert: Some data center concerns valid, others overblown
Data centers have become a hot topic of public discussion, but experts say that while some concerns surrounding data centers are valid, others may be exaggerated.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Gabriel Hales' article, “Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture” has been published in The Conversation. theconversation.com/screen-time-...
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Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on them – and parents and caregivers tend to know what’s best for their famil...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Congratulations to three of our faculty for their promotions! Dr. Susan Wyche was promoted to Full Professor, Dr. Jean Hardy to Associate Professor with Tenure, and Dr. Ryan Thompson to Associate Professor!
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Dr. Jean Hardy, who studies rural computing and technology development, was quoted in a recent Detroit News story about the effect data centers have on rural areas. Dr. Hardy discussed the pros and cons a data center that size can have on the surrounding areas. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
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OpenAI's Sam Altman says Michigan data center a 'huge bet' on AI
Tech billionaire Sam Altman visited the site of a multi-billion-dollar data center his OpenAI is constructing with Oracle near Ann Arbor.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Please join us in welcoming our newest game development faculty member, Peter Guenther! His background includes programming, user experience, Unity, tabletop games, and alternative/accessible controllers for gaming devices.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Celeste Campos-Castillo and Susan Bonner are working to improve how mental health is assessed among autistic adolescents by redesigning screening tools to be more accessible, precise and inclusive. comartsci.msu.edu/about/newsro...
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Media and Information faculty develop more accessible mental health screening tool for autistic adolescents | Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences
As April marks Autism Awareness Month, faculty in the Department of Media and Information (M&I) are working to improve how mental health is assessed among autistic adolescents by redesigning screening...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Congratulations to Professor Brian Winn, who won the 2026 IndieCade Horizons Excellence Award for Teaching!
Brian Winn Excellence Award for Teaching
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The Michigan State University GameDev Showcase returns for spring, 2026! Join us Thursday, April 30 from 4:30-6:30pm first in Studio D (room 134D), then in room 154 ComArtSci. Learn about and play games the students made during the semester!
MSU GameDev Showcase
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Dr. Ryan Thompson, our resident musicologist, discusses his Twitch stream, “Ludomusicology Thursdays,” his role at MSU, and the nomination for a Game Audio Network Guild Award for Best Game Audio Presentation, Podcast or Broadcast. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/03... @bardicknowledge.bsky.social
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Faculty voice: Bridging video games, music and academia on Twitch
Ryan Thompson, assistant professor of media and information, shares how streaming on Twitch and has grown into a meaningful space for community building and public musicology.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Meaningful Play, the international conference for designing and studying games that matter, is back for 2026! The conference will take place October 13-15, 2026 at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, PA. event.fourwaves.com/meaningfulpl... #meaningfulplay #gamedesign #seriousgames
Meaningful Play 2026
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Jean Hardy, who is a recipient of the MSU Teacher-Scholar Award! The awards are given to faculty who have earned the respect of their students & colleagues for their devotion to & skill in teaching, & whose instruction is linked to their research & creative activities.
Dr. Jean Hardy
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
We are pleased to announce that Ph.D. student Angie Nam was awarded the James H. Quello Scholarship! This well‑deserved recognition reflects Angie’s outstanding research and dedication to advancing knowledge in her field.
Angie Nam holding a big checkAshley Wilson, Angie Nam, and Gary Reid
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Congratulations to Ashley Wilson, who received this year’s ComArtSci Staff Impact Award! This award recognizes support staff who have consistently demonstrated outstanding performance and commitment. Thank you for all that you do, Ashley!
Ashley Wilson
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Dr. Jean Hardy was quoted in The Detroit News about a potential data center project in Detroit. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Data center proposed on Detroit's east side
Data center proposed on Detroit's east side even as city officials consider 2-year freeze on building such facilities.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Play the next generation of games created by MSU student developers and regional game studios! At this interactive playtest event, teams will showcase beta versions of their games. Thursday, April 9, 5:00-6:30PM, MSU Museum Auditorium. RSVP: luma.com/dodepqxi #gamedesign
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Press Start: Playtest the Future of Games · Luma
Be among the first to play the next generation of games created by Michigan State University student developers and regional game studios. At this interactive…
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We're seeking to hire an in-person, full-time Professor of Practice in Games & Interactive Media. We envision an experienced game developer/programmer with a compelling portfolio and vision of the contributions creative work can make! #gamedevjobs #programming careers.msu.edu/jobs/special...
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Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Working/Functional Title Professor of Practice - Games & Interactive Media Position Summary The Department of Media and Information (M&I) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to hire an in...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Dr. Susan Wyche was awarded $35k through the U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS Program, a capacity-building initiative that supports international education partnerships, for a collaborative project between MSU & Kenya’s Egerton University focused on human-centered technology development.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Dr. Susan Wyche will give an invited talk at Georgia Tech's Institute for People and Technology (IPaT). She'll discuss "Accompaniment in Human-Centered Design: From Digital Interventions to Community and Dialogue." For more information, see: research.gatech.edu/ipat/lunch-l...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Students are invited to apply for the Westcoast Experience @ Meaningful XR, May 28 to June 1, 2026 (applications due Jan 25). Apply here: bit.ly/wemx26app More info here: www.spartie.org/service/west...
Westcoast Experience @ Meaningful XR
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Our own Keith Hampton was quoted in Futurity for his research and insight into how digital technologies shape social connection and community life. www.futurity.org/social-media...
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How social media shapes echo chambers
A new study looks at how social media can make echo chambers stronger or weaker.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Ricardo Guimaraes put the "practice" in Professor of Practice! Here is his process as he sketches, applies flat colors, and then fully paints a fantasy world dwarf.
Fully painted version of a fantasy dwarf holding keys. He has red hair and  a braided beard and mustache.Flat colors version of a fantasy dwarf holding keys. He has red hair and  a braided beard and mustache.Sketched version of a fantasy dwarf holding keys. He has a braided beard and mustache.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Congratulations to Drs. Ryan Thompson, Dana Plank, Julianne Grasso, & Karen Cook, for “Ludomusicology Thursday Episode 296: Shadow of the Colossus (featuring Damian Kastbauer)”, nominated for Best Game Audio Presentation, Podcast, or Broadcast in the Game Audio Network Guild awards!
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Ludomusicology Thursday #296: Shadow of the Colossus
YouTube video by Ryan Thompson
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Student-led Brava Games is working on a game called Guilds of Greybrook, which is set to release in two months. Here, team members (from left) Rachel Tiv, Dani Cervera, Lil Marsh and Sean Hughes visited the Grand Rapids Comic Con as a studio.
Rachel Tiv, Dani Cervera, Lil Marsh and Sean Hughes visited the Grand Rapids Comic Con
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
MediaInfo's Keith Hampton led a study which explores how social media strengthens or weakens echo chambers. The study focused on social media use & attitudes of young people who leave rural areas to attend university & the attitudes of their parents who stay behind. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/12...
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MSU study: How social media shapes tolerance and echo chambers
A Michigan State University study explores how social media influences echo chambers, network diversity and social tolerance among rural college students and their parents during the transition to uni...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Join us Thursday, December 11, 4-6PM in rooms 147 & 154 ComArtSci for the fall MSU GameDev Showcase!
MSU GameDev Showcase, Thursday, Dec. 11, 4-6PM, Rooms 147 & 154 ComArtSci.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
PhD Student Highlight: Yiming Skylar Lei studies how cooperation and competition unfold in online environments and how communication technologies create new interdependence structures that shape social interaction, decision-making, and collective behavior. #phdstudent
PhD student Yiming Skylar Lei
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Nov. 12-14, MSU will serve as a host site for the 2025 Esports Research Network Conference, a 3-day, non-stop digital event where #esports research meets the frontier of digital society. Catch all the talks FOR FREE live on Twitch. Full conference details: esportsresearch.net/category/ern...
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ERNC 2025 Archives - Esports Research Network
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Congratulations to 2017 Media & Information alumna Zina Fattah, who illustrated the cover and designed the interior layout for Why the Birds Fly Back, a children's book by Akosua Harvey!
Cover for Why the Birds Fly Back novel
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Students in MI 445: Game Design and Development spent seven weeks developing original Halloween-themed games. Among 8 unique creations, one standout, Trickstir, impressed faculty with its fun, casual puzzle design and broad appeal. Play it now: langstonian.itch.io/trickstir #gamedev
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Trickstir by Langstonian, Bob Wilson, Vivek Kilari, Washtubbu, piotrasz, GossSyd
A rotation puzzle game about brewing the ultimate potion
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
This year, Dr. Ryan Thompson will present at the MSU Esports Research Network Conference hosted by Seth Jenny, Amanda Cote, and Jonathan Eaton -- his talk is entitled, "How to Get Somebody Jumpin': Music, Community, and Canon in Modern Esports Titles."
Dr. Ryan Thompson
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
MediaInfo MA student Jesse Sanderson won a Silver Medal in the Serious Games by Students category from the Serious Play Conference! The award-winning game, Braille Bistro, is a matching game designed to build empathy among sighted people for persons with disabilities. Read more: bit.ly/3Wa5CKB
Braille Bistro card with "sandwich" in text, image, and braille
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Our own Dr. Amanda Cote was quoted in the AP News article, "How Electronic Arts’ $55 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry": apnews.com/article/elec...
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How Electronic Arts' $55 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry
In what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity, video game maker Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired in a deal valued at $55 billion.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
We're seeking a postdoctoral fellow! The Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Initiative welcomes dynamic and innovative scholar-educators who, upon successful completion of their postdoctoral fellowship, will matriculate to a tenure-track assistant professor position. bit.ly/MIpostdoc #postdoc #academia
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Research Associate-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Position Summary The Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts & Sciences (ComArtSci) seeks a postdoctoral fellow to join its faculty, which...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Congratulations to doctoral candidate Gabriel Hales, who gave an informative interview about his research. This project examines screen time vs. academic achievement. Gabriel worked alongside Dr. Keith Hampton. www.clickondetroit.com/video/news/2...
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Michigan State study finds screen time may boost academic achievement
A study at Michigan State University has investigated the effects of screen time on students' academic performance, specifically analyzing SAT scores from over 2,500 students. The research discovered ...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The 25th Gamedev Anniversary Celebration was a hit! The event kicked off on Friday with two alumni panels (Gamedev and Gamedev-adjacent), tours, student games, and more. Saturday, we enjoyed a tailgate with faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as we ate treats and played Plunder Panic!
Professor Brian Winn cutting a cake that says Congratulation 25 years of Gamedev at MSUPanelists for the Game Industry Adjacent PanelPanelists for the Game Industry PanelPlayers playing Plunder Panic at the tailgate
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The 25th Anniversary Celebration of our Game Design programs takes place this week, on September 12 and 13! Visit gamedev.msu.edu/25yearannive... for the Friday afternoon tours and Saturday tailgate schedule.
25 years of GameDev at MSU
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
New research from doctoral candidate Gabriel E. Hales and Dr. Keith N. Hampton challenges the assumption that unstructured time spent on digital media is inherently harmful or unproductive. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/09...
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MSU study: Screen time aids learning, but gender gaps remain
MSU study finds digital media can boost academic skills - but the benefits are more significant for boys than girls
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
We're seeking to hire an in-person, full-time Professor of Practice in Games & Interactive Media. We envision an experienced game developer/programmer with a compelling portfolio and vision of the contributions creative work can make. bit.ly/MediaInfoJob... #GameDevJobs
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Two GameDev teams from our program secured two major distinctions at the first-ever Collegiate Games Challenge (CGC), a national competition spotlighting innovation in student-led video game development across North America! Read more: comartsci.msu.edu/about/newsro... #gamedev
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MSU game development students take top honors at inaugural Collegiate Games Challenge | Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences
Two Michigan State University student teams from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences secured two major distinctions at the first-ever Collegiate Games Challenge (CGC), a national competitio...
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Ryan Thompson @bardicknowledge.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Tonight on Ludomusicology Thursday, we've got @lauraintravia.bsky.social joining the stream -- and from @musicologess.bsky.social's house, even! Catch us on our continued playthrough of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. twitch.tv/bardicknowle...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Our department welcomed incoming freshmen as part of a day of fun and informative events! Here, Department Chairperson Dr. Michael Stern and Advisor Chris Roberts explain a bit about the department and its faculty.
Students seated in a TV studio.
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The Collegiate Games Challenge results are in! Congratulations to the MSU student gamedev team behind Daemon, which won Second Place in the Interactive category, and the team behind Guilds of Greybrook, which won an Honorable Mention for game system design!
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Collegiate Game Challenge 2025
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Today, join us in supporting Caitlin Geier as she defends her dissertation: Creating Space for Women and Queer Folk in Video Game Communities: Culture Circles as a Participatory Methodology for Community Empowerment 2:00PM EST msu.zoom.us/my/geierac
Caitlin Geier defense information (see post for text info).
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
PhD candidate Gabriel Hales & Dr. Keith Hampton found that teens’ casual engagement with social media, video games, and other leisure activities encouraged a broader set of digital skills, with some caveats. Read: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Rethinking screen time and academic achievement: gender differences and the hidden benefit of online leisure through digital skills
Concerns about the detrimental effects of screen time on adolescents’ academic achievement are widespread. However, this perspective often overlooks the potential educational benefits of online lei...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Robby Ratan and his team found that virtual reality enhances classroom connection over videoconferencing, but learning benefits decline after prolonged headset use. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/ms... #VR #virtualreality
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MSU study: Virtual reality beneficial for remote instruction — but there’s a time limit
New research from Michigan State University with colleagues at Stanford shows that the sense of social connection in VR during classroom instruction enhances student outcomes compared to videoconferen...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
As Jacob Kirn prepares to graduate from our User Experience Master of Science (UXMS) program, he reflects on a journey that was as challenging as it was transformative. comartsci.msu.edu/about/newsro... #ux #MSU
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Shaping the Future of UX: A Spring Graduate Reflects on His Time in MSU's UXMS Program | Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences
As Jacob Kirn prepares to graduate from Michigan State University’s User Experience Master of Science (UXMS) program, he reflects on a journey that was as challenging as it was transformative. As a fu...
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Congratulations to Professor of Practice Ricardo Guimaraes, who was accepted at the American Impressionist Society as an Associate Member. The AIS has a mission of “promoting the appreciation of Impressionist Paintings through exhibitions, workshops and other media.”
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Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University @mediainfomsu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Join us for the spring 2025 Game Design Showcase! Thursday, May 1, 5:30-7:30pm in rooms 147 and 154 of ComArtSci. Watch game trailers and play the games our students worked on during the semester! #gamedesign
MSU Game Design Showcase, Thursday, May 1, 5:30-7:30pm in rooms 147 and 154 of ComArtSc
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