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Religion & Media Division - Top Research Presentations
Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
W302

Moderator: Heather McLaughlin, Olivet Nazarene University 

Debut Competition
1st Place:  Maurice N. Emelu, John Carroll University; Formation at the Frontier: Pope Leo XIV Discourse on AI and Digital Media,

2nd Place: Heba Abd El Fattah Ashour, The American University in Cairo; Exploring the Role of Religious Media in Shaping Public Perceptions towards Climate Change in Egypt

Open Paper Competition
Steve Perry, Regent University; “Memoriam” Listings Reveal Issues of Professional Access, Life Expectancy, and Mobility for Nazarene Women Clergy
Moderators
avatar for Heather McLaughlin

Heather McLaughlin

Chair, Assoc. Professor, Department of Communication, Olivet Nazarene University
I teach various hands-on courses in multimedia production, including non-linear editing, multimedia storytelling, corporate video production and studio production. I'm well-versed in Adobe Creative software products, various content management systems, and proficient in the operation... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Heba Ashour

Heba Ashour

The American University in Cairo
I am a lecturer and media professional with extensive experience spanning academia and the broadcasting industry. I specialize in teaching hands-on courses in digital journalism, including mobile journalism, shooting, reporting, voice-over, and scriptwriting. My academic work is complemented... Read More →
avatar for Steve Perry

Steve Perry

Chair & Professor, Regent University
Long-time BEA member, former chair of the History Division and the Publication Committee. 
avatar for Maurice N. Emelu

Maurice N. Emelu

Associate Professor, John Carroll University
Director of the graduate program in digital marketing and communication strategy and associate professor of communication (digital media) at the Tim Russert Department of Communication, John Carroll University.

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
W302
  Religion & Media, Research/Theory |   BEA, Research/Theory

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