Profiles in "Film and Media Studies" Expertise Area

  • Scott Ruston is a Research Professor, specializing in narrative theory and media studies, applied to strategic communication and public diplomacy.
  • Dove-Viebahn's diverse interests include television and contemporary film; gender, race, sexuality and representation in popular culture; community formation; and the role of the spectator in our digital age.
  • Olenina specializes in Russian literature and visual culture, as well as media theory with an emphasis on performance and embodied spectatorship.
  • Sarah Florini is an Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies in the Department of English and the Associate Director of the Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics at Arizona State University.
  • Tingle is an instructor for the Writers' Studio, a fully online first-year composition program in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. He primarily teaches ENG105 but also has experience teaching the Humanities.
  • Monica De La Torre earned her doctorate in Feminist Studies from the University of Washington in 2016. Her research and and teaching practices bridges Chicana feminist theory, Latina/o media studies, and radio production.
  • Melby is an accomplished producer, actress, and director as well as owner and head coach of Verve Studios.