BEA2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

International Division - Top Research Presentation

Monday April 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Moderator: Jeff Wilkinson, Florida A&M University

Debut Paper Competition
Debut 1st Place Paper: Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti, Bowling Green State University, S M Russel Rabbi; Bowling Green State University & Louisa Ha, Bowling Green State University; How Social Media Influencers Navigate Hate Speech: A Comparative Study of Exposure and Coping Strategies between South Asian and Influencers Worldwide

Debut 2nd Place Paper: Gangheong Lee; Kyungpook National University; Myeong Cheol Kang, Kyungpook National University & Ha Na Kwon, Kyungpook National University; Comparing the International News Framing of Pro-Palestinian Protests at University Campuses in 2024

Open Paper Competition
Open 1st Place Paper: Ivanka Pjesivac; University of Georgia; Sohyun Park; University of Georgia & Moses Okocha; University of Georgia; Framing of the 2024 American Elections in International Media: A Comparison Among Nine Countries

Open 2nd Place Paper: Hee Jay Kim, Kyungpook National University; Shichao Zhang, Kyungpook National University & Chung Joo Chung, Kyungpook National University; BERTopic analysis of impeachment discourse in Korean media

Moderators

Jeff Wilkinson

Professor, Florida A&M University

Speakers

Chung Joo Chung

Assistant Professor, Kyungpook National University

Ivanka Pjesivac

Associate Professor, University of Georgia

Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti

Bowling Green State University

Gangheong Lee

Kyungpook National University

Monday April 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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International, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

10:15am PDT

How to Successfully Include Non-Majors in a Study Abroad Documentary/Multi-Media Project

Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Tackling a study abroad short documentary-video project can be challenging if the student participants are skilled, but what if they have little to no experience? Hear how to harness the non-majors’ best assets and make them feel equally part of the project. We hear from panelists who have learned valuable lessons on what to do and not do overseas on recent projects with non-majors ranging from short documentaries to multi-media.

Moderator: Melissa Jackson, Chair, BEA Writing Division & Former Associate Professor, Piedmont University,
Panelists: LaDonna Aiken, of Practice, University of Texas at Arlington
Dwayne Cheddar, Associate Professor, Oakwood University
Melissa Jackson, Chair, BEA Writing Division & Former Associate Professor, Piedmont University,
Kyle West Hufford, Goshen College

Moderators

Melissa Jackson

CloudCatcher Productions

Speakers

Kyle Hufford

Associate Professor of Communication, Goshen College

Love to teach and mold young film and media production students. I teach film and advanced media production classes at Goshen College in Goshen, IN. I also manage our Video Production company where we hire students to work on video for clients.

LaDonna Aiken

Broadcast Specialist, University of Texas - Arlington

I am an assistant professor of practice in broadcast communication at the University of Texas at Arlington, where I teach broadcast production classes, as well as my faculty-led Study Abroad to Japan.

Dwayne Cheddar

Professor of Communication,, Oakwood University

Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Documentary, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | International, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Filmmaker Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

2:00pm PDT

Student Success and Media Production: Experiential Learning through Intercultural Storytelling

Monday April 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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It is no secret students benefit from hands-on, high-impact learning experiences. It is also no secret intercultural experiences spur student growth and strengthen learning outcomes.

This panel proposes a discussion on developing and executing intercultural and international media production experiences that serve both to advance the development of a student's production knowledge as well as advance understanding and appreciation of different societies, cultures, and perspectives through faculty-led research, travel, and interaction.
Moderator: Aaron Atkins, Weber State University
Panelists: Franklyn Charles, Slippery Rock University
Camilo Ernesto Perez Quintero, Regis University
Andrea Baltazar, Weber State University

Moderators

Aaron Atkins

Assistant Professor, Weber State University

Speakers

Franklyn Charles

Slippery Rock University

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 →

camilo perez quintero

Regis University

Monday April 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W309

International, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

5:30pm PDT

Closing Cocktails @ ZEN Westgate Hotel & Casino

Monday April 20, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

ZEN @ Westgate Hotel & Casino

Back by popular demand, it's time for Closing Cocktails! And we are heading back to the Westgate Hotel & Casino! Meet us at ZEN (right in front of Benihana) for a drink to celebrate BEA2026.

Monday April 20, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
ZEN @ Westgate Hotel & Casino

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