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Passport to Publication: Study Abroad Programs That Produce Media Professionals
Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W305
This panel examines innovative study abroad programs that integrate immersive journalism and video production components, transforming traditional international education into professional media training experiences. Presenters will demonstrate how hands-on reporting assignments, documentary projects, and multimedia storytelling cultivate both global competency and industry-ready skills.

Moderator: James McNab, Iowa State University
Panelists: Andrew Smith, Kansas State University
Daniela Castillo, Colorado State University
David Allen Nelson, University of Central Oklahoma
Nicole Clarity, Hofstra University
Moderators
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James McNab

Assistant Teaching Professor, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication - Iowa State University
I’m a media producer and educator with over 800 broadcast credits spanning sports, news, corporate media, and live events. At Iowa State University, I teach video production and broadcast journalism, emphasizing real-world, hands-on learning. My work bridges the classroom and the... Read More →
Speakers
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Daniela Castillo

Senior Instructor, Colorado State University
With over 20 years in the creative field, I've embraced teaching as a passion, marking my 20th anniversary in 2020 and a decade at CSU in 2021. My educational background includes a B.A. in Communication Sciences and Journalism from Technólogico de Monterrey, as well as M.A.s in Multimedia... Read More →
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David Nelson

Professor, KZUC-FM Faculty Advisor, University of Central Oklahoma
David Nelson worked 10 years in the broadcast industry in Oklahoma and Texas as an on-air personality, currently a Professor and KCUZ-FM Faculty Advisor.
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Nicole Clarity

Assistant Professor, Hofstra University
Emmy Award-winning producer using my 20+ years of news writing and producing experience to educate and train the next generation of media professionals.  I teach mainly broadcast and digital journalism courses.
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Andrew Smith

News Director/Assistant Director AQ Miller School of Media and Communication, Kansas State University
After 25 years of Emmy-award winning sports journalism I moved my focus to the next generation by working with student media. I’m a storyteller at heart and work with all platforms (tv, radio, print, digital, social, etc. ) at K-State. My other passion is study abroad- I typically... Read More →
Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W305
  International, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs |   BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs |   Curriculum Assessment & Administration, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs |   Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

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