BEA2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

Stoke the Fire: Translating Broadcast Newsroom Energy For The Classrooms

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

With humor and lively energy, former newsroom professionals working in a variety of industries share how the culture of broadcast news sharpened their communication, crisis management, and relationship-building skills for classrooms, PR, and beyond. They’ll reflect on newsroom camaraderie, mentorship, and translating those lessons for students. Attendees will learn how the newsroom mindset inspires resilience, adaptability, and creativity across industries. This is a spirited, fast-paced panel.

Panelists: Justin Kree, Pima Community College
David Marino, Freese and Nichols
Hailee Tavoian, City of Sahuarita, Arizona
Moderator: Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz, Pima Community College

Moderators

Terry Filipowicz

Pima Community College

Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz has been a Teamwork and Leadership in Small Groups Online Course Subject Matter Expert, Computer Information Systems Artificial Intelligence Course Development Team Member, Artificial Intelligence Governance Council Member and part of the Business and Industry... Read More →

Speakers

Hailee Tavoian

Pima Community College

David Marino

Freese and Nichols, Inc.

Justin Kree

Pima Community College

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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News, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

10:15am PDT

News Division - Top Research Presentations

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Moderator: Chandra Clark, University of Alabama

Debut Competition
1st Place Paper: Hyacinth Balediata Bangero, Bowling Green State University; Faiswal Kasirye, Bowling Green State University; Saadia Farooq, Bowling Green State University; Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti, Bowling Green State University; S M Russel Rabbi, Bowling Green State University; The Social Media Framing of Artificial Intelligence by ‘Mega-Influencer’ News Outlets: A Multi-Platform Analysis of Sources, Trends, and Influence

2nd Place Paper: Hey-Jeong An, Kyungpook National University; Heejay KIM, Kyungpook National University Daegu, Korea; PANSOO KIM, Kyungpook National University; Analyzing RE100 Discourse in Korea: A BERTopic-Based Clustering and Social Constructionist Interpretation

Open Competition
1st Place Paper: Robert Lance Holbert, University of Pennsylvania; Nathan Walter, Northwestern University; Brandon Harrison, University of Pennsylvania; Huma Rasheed, University of Pennsylvania; Camille Saucier, Clemson University; An Exploration of Parental-Filial Communication Dynamics Following a Political Assassination: The Case of Charlie Kirk

2nd Place Paper: Cory L. Armstrong, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Matthew VanDyke, The University of Alabama; Take cover now! Communicating about catastrophic danger before, during and after tornados in rural areas: A case study

Moderators

Chandra Clark

Associate Professor, University of Alabama

Multimedia journalism educator, electronic news/broadcast producer for life, and community journalism advocate. The transition from professional newsroom and freelance producer/pr practitioner includes helping the public and educators understand the role of broadcast journalism in... Read More →

Speakers

Hyacinth Balediata Bangero

Bowling Green State University

Hey-Jeong An

Kyungpook National University

Robert Holbert

University of Pennsylvania

Cory L Armstrong

Professor and Associate Dean, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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News, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

12:00pm PDT

2026 Communication Technology Update

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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This panel explores the latest developments in communication technologies, including electronic mass media, computers, health care, consumer electronics, networking, and telephony, with special emphasis on how AI, regulatory climate, and climate change are impacting the communication industries. The second half of the session will be an interactive discussion among the attendees and the presenters, designed to allow all BEA participants to contribute to our understanding of the trajectory of these technologies.
Moderator: Augie Grant, University of South Carolina--Retired
Panelists: Jennifer Meadows, Chico State University
Jeffrey Wilkinson, Florida A&M University
Sharon Baldinelli, Ph.D, MPH, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Eric P Robinson, University of South Carolina

Moderators

Augie Grant

University of South Carolina--Retired

Speakers

Jennifer Meadows

Professor, Chico State University

Jennifer Meadows is a Professor of Media Arts in the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department at California State University, Chico. She is the 2025-2026 BEA President. Her research and teaching focuses on communication technology, emerging technologies, diversity and inclusion... Read More →

Jeff Wilkinson

Professor, Florida A&M University

Eric Robinson

Associate Professor, University of South Carolina

Sharon Baldinelli, Ph.D, MPH

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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Interactive Media & Emerging Technologies, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates

1:15pm PDT

Aircheck: The Student Newscast Experience

Saturday April 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

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The student-produced newscast is a hallmark of many mass communication programs; however, the experience students get can vary drastically at different universities. From differences in technology to facilities to scheduling, no two newscast classes are quite the same. On this panel, faculty from four universities will discuss how they guide aspiring broadcast journalists through their student newscast experience.

Moderator: Dr. Bruce Finklea, University of Montevallo,

Panelists:
Dr. Richard Previte, Liberty University,
Boriana Treadwell, University of Miami,
Dr. Dwayne Cheddar, Oakwood University,
Anjelica Trinone, West Virginia University,

Moderators

Bruce Finklea

Professor and Coordinator of Mass Communication, University of Montevallo

Speakers

Boriana Treadwell

Senior Lecturer, University of Miami

Anjelica Trinone

West Virginia University

Dwayne Cheddar

Professor of Communication,, Oakwood University

Richard Previte

Saturday April 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
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News, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

3:00pm PDT

Screenwriting Craft: How to Hook 'Em

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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This interactive workshop opens with a lively slide presentation, showcasing some of the most memorable opening scenes in modern cinema as well as examining what makes these moments irresistible to audiences. From there, the session shifts into hands-on practice: attendees are invited to share their own opening pages aloud and receive constructive feedback from peers. Whether they’re polishing a screenplay or just starting out, colleagues will leave with sharper tools for grabbing attention with a "unique hook" from the very first scene.

Moderator: Leslie Kreiner Wilson, Pepperdine University
Panelists: Carey Martin ,Liberty University
Lucas Martins Néia, Senac University Center (CAS), Brazil
Andrea Baltazar, Weber State University

Moderators

Leslie Kreiner Wilson

Pepperdine University

Speakers

Carey Martin

Professor, Liberty University

screenwriting, directing, film & television history

Andrea Baltazar

Asst. Professor, Weber State University

Andrea Baltazar is a writer-director with a growing professional portfolio of work in film and television. She has also worked on various media projects as an on-location sound mixer and video editor. In addition to her professional work, Andrea teaches digital media, film, and television... Read More →

Lucas NÃ©ia

Senac University Center - Santo Amaro Campus

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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Writing, Workshop | BEA, Workshop | Filmmaker Spotlight, Workshop

4:15pm PDT

Representing Poverty in Television, Film, and Music

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

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This panel examines media representations of poverty in film, music and television to assess how they extend or reinforce stereotypes about poverty in the United States and Canada.

Moderator: Hailey Baldock , York University
Panelists: Walter J. Podrazik, University of Illinois, Chicago; It’s Hard To Find Nice Things on the Poor Side of Town: Examining TV’s narrative challenges (and successes) in engaging audiences with programs for and about the hard-scrabble lives among us
Anne F. MacLennan, York University; Penniless and Empty-Handed”: Media Representations of Poverty in Entertainment Media in the United States and Canada
Christine Cooling, York University; The Joker’s Poverty in Text and Film: From Personal Tragedy to Systemic Critique
Hailey Baldock, York University; Framing South Central: Representations of Urban Poverty in Boyz n the Hood and Straight Outta Compton
Alyson Steele, York University; Frozen Divides: Media Depictions of Poverty and Class Struggle in Snowpiercer

Moderators

History, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

BEA2026

9:00am PDT

Terry Filipowicz

Hailee Tavoian

David Marino

Justin Kree

10:15am PDT

Chandra Clark

Hyacinth Balediata Bangero

Hey-Jeong An

Robert Holbert

Cory L Armstrong

12:00pm PDT

Augie Grant

Jennifer Meadows

Jeff Wilkinson

Eric Robinson

Sharon Baldinelli, Ph.D, MPH

1:15pm PDT

Bruce Finklea

Boriana Treadwell

Anjelica Trinone

Dwayne Cheddar

Richard Previte

3:00pm PDT

Leslie Kreiner Wilson

Carey Martin

Andrea Baltazar

Lucas NÃ©ia

4:15pm PDT

Hailey Baldock

Anne MacLennan

Walter Podrazik

Christine Cooling

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