The latest Newhouse Impact research and creative activity roundup covers the effects of virtual reality and immersive media, AI insights, faculty awards and more.
Have you used a virtual reality headset for playing a video game or being transported to another place through the immersive visual experience? How about augmented reality where the technology uses the space you’re in and adds computer-generated images and features?
On this episode of Newhouse Impact, professor of communications Makana Chock discusses the Extended Reality Lab she directs where they’re looking into these technologies and the impacts they can have. On the plus side, the technology can improve learning for intricate and detailed training or education. Conversely, how do people react when messages involve your senses in such an immersive way?
Listen to the full show by visiting the WAER episode page.
Also listen to: Women’s opportunities in sports media: On the rise?
Women’s sports have been getting more attention recently, from Olympic coverage of gymnastics, swimming and track to surges in popularity of women’s soccer and basketball. But what about the role women play in broadcasting and media of both men’s and women’s sports?
On this episode of Newhouse Impact, Olivia Stomski, professor of practice and director of the Newhouse Sports Media Center, shares her past getting a start in sports broadcasting, the obstacles and assistance she got along the way to success, and how those experiences shape the way she guides aspiring broadcasters now. Stomski also offers opinions on whether a rise in popularity of women’s sports will increase opportunities in media, and if the industry is getting past gender discrimination.
Keonte Coleman guest edited a special issue of the Electronic News journal.
Rebecca Ortiz talked about winning Syracuse University’s 2024 Judith Greenberg Seinfeld Scholar Award this past spring.
Bryce Whitwam was interviewed on the technology podcast “Never Post.”
Srivi Ramasubramanian was honored with a National Communication Association Distinguished Scholar Award and Service Engagement Award.
Milton Santiago was recognized for his win of the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Teaching Recognition Award for Early Performance in spring 2024.
Nick Bowman provided insight about AI-generated images in a Deutsche Welle article.
Jason Davis discussed AI’s detection gap in an Axios article.
Arien Rozelle, along with several Newhouse students, will be speaking and hosting a panel discussion at the upcoming PRSA Northeast District conference in November.
Kelly Leahy talked about being honored with a 2024 Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Teaching Recognition Award for Early Performance this past spring.