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Saturday, April 18
 

1:45pm PDT

BEA RADAR (Research and Data Assistance Resources) Scholar Office Hours - STEPHEN PERRY
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
RADAR Scholar Office Hours is our one-of-a-kind, feedback and community building program designed to connect you with senior researchers within the BEA community. BEA wants to help you maximize your conference experience by helping you with your research career or engaging your intellectual curiosity. We’ve tailored our RADAR Scholar Office Hours program to support researchers in terms of attendees interested in getting feedback on their research projects, as well as other senior scholar BEA members interested in engaging in dialogue about the practice of research.

These are ONE-ON-ONE office hours.  One person can sign up per time slot.

STEVE PERRY's research focus is on: Media History, Peace Journalism, Disaster Warning Dissemination, Media Effects, Religious Communication

Approaches: Critical
Qualitative
Quantitative
History

Methods: Experiment
Quantitative Survey
Scale Development and Validation
Quantitative Content Analysis
History
Interview
Thematic Analysis

Stats: Yes

BEA members can sign up for on-on-one meetings with RADAR Scholars to:
  • Get feedback on a study idea
  • Design a study using a method
  • Engage in discussions of research
  • Learn about research best practices
  • Understand epistemological approaches to knowledge-making
  • Discuss RPT
  • Learn about making theoretical arguments
  • Write persuasively about contributions for academic publications
  • Structure journal article papers
  • Respond to reviewers
  • Discuss the next stages of your conference presentation/paper
  • Discuss grant funding
  • Present research at conferences
  • Get data analytic advice
Speakers
avatar for Steve Perry

Steve Perry

Chair & Professor, Regent University
Long-time BEA member, former chair of the History Division and the Publication Committee. 
Saturday April 18, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
W313

2:15pm PDT

BEA RADAR (Research and Data Assistance Resources) Scholar Office Hours - STEPHEN PERRY
Saturday April 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
RADAR Scholar Office Hours is our one-of-a-kind, feedback and community building program designed to connect you with senior researchers within the BEA community. BEA wants to help you maximize your conference experience by helping you with your research career or engaging your intellectual curiosity. We’ve tailored our RADAR Scholar Office Hours program to support researchers in terms of attendees interested in getting feedback on their research projects, as well as other senior scholar BEA members interested in engaging in dialogue about the practice of research.

These are ONE-ON-ONE office hours.  One person can sign up per time slot.

STEVE PERRY's research focus is on: Media History, Peace Journalism, Disaster Warning Dissemination, Media Effects, Religious Communication

Approaches: Critical
Qualitative
Quantitative
History

Methods: Experiment
Quantitative Survey
Scale Development and Validation
Quantitative Content Analysis
History
Interview
Thematic Analysis

Stats: Yes

BEA members can sign up for on-on-one meetings with RADAR Scholars to:
  • Get feedback on a study idea
  • Design a study using a method
  • Engage in discussions of research
  • Learn about research best practices
  • Understand epistemological approaches to knowledge-making
  • Discuss RPT
  • Learn about making theoretical arguments
  • Write persuasively about contributions for academic publications
  • Structure journal article papers
  • Respond to reviewers
  • Discuss the next stages of your conference presentation/paper
  • Discuss grant funding
  • Present research at conferences
  • Get data analytic advice
Speakers
avatar for Steve Perry

Steve Perry

Chair & Professor, Regent University
Long-time BEA member, former chair of the History Division and the Publication Committee. 
Saturday April 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
W313

3:00pm PDT

Religion & Media Division - Division Meeting
Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Media and faith intersect in complex and meaningful ways.  Join us for a thoughtful conversation on the role of religion in media and culture.

At the Religion & Media Division meeting in Las Vegas you'll connect with colleagues, exchange new ideas, and help shape exciting initiatives for the coming year. These meetings are a welcoming space to build community, spark collaboration, and make your voice part of the conversation. Whether you’re a returning member or attending for the first time, this is a valuable opportunity to network with peers, share insights, and play an active role in your division’s future. We’d love to see you there.

Chair: Heather McLaughlin, Olivet Nazarene University
Vice Chair/Paper Competition Chair: Femi Folorunsho, Ball State University
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 Femi Folorunsho

Femi Folorunsho

Ball State University
A dynamic professional with expertise in digital communication, data science, and content marketing and management. My passion lies at the intersection of media, culture, and performance, where I leverage my diverse skills to drive impactful results. With a keen understanding of gender... Read More →
Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
W302

4:15pm PDT

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

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
 

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