SMART Lab, Scripps College of Communication

11/04/2020

11/03/2020

Presidential Campaign TV Ad Spending Crosses $1 Billion Mark In Key States

"More than $1 billion has now been spent on TV ads for the 2020 presidential election in just 13 states, an NPR analysis of the latest ad spending data from the tracking firm Advertising Analytics finds."

https://www.npr.org/2020/10/13/923427969/presidential-campaign-tv-ad-spending-crosses-1-billion-mark-in-key-states

Almost $900 million of that money has been spent in just six states — Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Arizona. Biden has a big spending advantage in those states.

11/02/2020

Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies

With election day just around the corner, Dr. Laeeq Khan, Director of the Social Media Analytics Research Team (SMART) Lab, decided to challenge his students to get engaged-- through analytics, that is.

Students registered in Dr. Laeeq Khan’s Social Media Analytics course analyzed data stemming from social media conversations sparked by the U.S. 2020 presidential debates.

This analysis gives students in the Scripps College of Communication the opportunity to gain real world experience and insight on how to understand the power of data.

“I learned how to utilize analytic tools, such as Netlytic, to better visualize data and see the bigger picture. To be able to know how to work with data and understand information flows, is an essential part of being able to work with social media, so these skills will definitely help me in the future.”
- Yana Durado, Social Media Analytics Student

The election analytics challenge was also held in 2016, making it a SMART Lab tradition.

Swipe to the right to see what analytics the students found!

10/28/2020

Drs Tom Smucker and Tracy Tinga are scheduled to make a presentation on, "Locally tailored communication for COVID19 prevention in Korogocho - Kenya." Their presentation shall be live streamed on this page on Wed Nov 4th 2020 as from 12 noon to 1pm.

Here is the Zoom link. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdumoqDouGtdP1HhNYyZUb4fUIFtYIChb

10/23/2020

#Debates2020
#ElectionAnalytics #SMARTLabOhioU #Debates2020 #TRUMP #Biden
Presidential Debate

#Debates2020
#ElectionAnalytics #SMARTLabOhioU #Debates2020 #TRUMP #Biden
Presidential Debate

10/21/2020

Here is the live streaming of Ahmed Deen's presentation on "Using smartphone as a journalistic tool: An examination of ethical codes in mobile journalism in Saudi Arabia

Here is the live streaming of Ahmed Deen's presentation on "Using smartphone as a journalistic tool: An examination of ethical codes in mobile journalism in Saudi Arabia

10/20/2020

We are excited to host @Ahmen Deen tomorrow as of 12 Noon to 1pm. It will be live-streamed on this page. Here is the Zoom link for those who want to join us on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofu2gpjIqEtC6ZhwIWp8kpUKK71YaPKMa

Ahmed Deen is scheduled to make a presentation on "Using smartphone as a journalistic tool: An examination of ethical codes in mobile journalism in Saudi Arabia." It will be live streamed on October 21st 2020. Stay tuned!

10/14/2020

Ahmed Deen is scheduled to make a presentation on "Using smartphone as a journalistic tool: An examination of ethical codes in mobile journalism in Saudi Arabia." It will be live streamed on October 21st 2020. Stay tuned!

10/07/2020

SMART Lab diaologue series: "Colada sweet like Mercy- Gender stereotyping in Twitter conversations by Big Brother Naija 2019 viewers.

SMART Lab diaologue series: "Colada sweet like Mercy- Gender stereotyping in Twitter conversations by Big Brother Naija 2019 viewers.

09/29/2020

Things are getting even more exciting at the SMART Lab!

Continuing our tradition of analyzing presidential debates, social media analytics students will be engaging in the SMART Election Analytics challenge.

Utilizing a combination of analytics platforms, students will analyze thousands of social media conversations.

#SMARTEAC

09/29/2020

Mary Magdalene Chumbow is set to make the next SMART Lab dialogue presentation on October 7th 2020 as from 12 noon to 1pm. Her talk will focus on "Colada Sweet like Mercy: Gender Stereotyping in Twitter conversations by Big Brother Naija 2019 viewers." This presentation will be live streamed on this page. Stay tuned.

09/28/2020

How to Win with Machine Learning

"...the real key to competing successfully with Big Tech in industries powered by intelligent machines lies in a question that only a human can answer: What is it that you want to predict?"

And how to catch up if you’re lagging behind

09/23/2020

Amplifying Information Dissemination and Sales in Viral Marketing Campaigns

Amplifying Information Dissemination and Sales in Viral Marketing Campaigns

09/23/2020

We are livestreaming this talk as from 12 noon to 1pm today. Stay tuned.

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlfuCprDMsGdYZsR74PZ1rE3L-aj4uWqGD

Dr. Ehsan Ardjmand is set to present on “Amplifying information dissemination and sales in viral marketing campaigns.” His talk shall be live streamed here on 23rd September 2020 as from 12 noon to 1pm.

09/19/2020

Ohio University Scripps College of Communication

During phase one of Ohio University’s reopening, the once bustling hallways are still mostly vacant, with the occasional student and faculty making way to an office or study area. As the University remained mostly closed for August and September, classes were held online, posing new challenges for both students and professors. Many of media classes are lab based, requiring demo’s and equipment only accessible in Schoonover. Access to high speed internet also creates connectivity issues. Some of these problems will hopefully be remedied during the partial reopening in phase two; yet, the responsible management of the student body during a pandemic remains a priority. All photography by @carlinstiehl

Captions in order of appearance:
1. A student walks past the front of Schoonover Center during phase one of Ohio University’s lockdown on September 14, 2020.
2. Adam Subotin, a graduate student in journalism, studies for his classes in the lobby of Schoonover Center where there is access to high speed wireless internet on September 14, 2020. “It’s obviously been difficult finding motivation sometimes. Being here in the same building helps me feel like I’m in the school environment and it helps me clear my head, says Subotin.”
3. As seen from the 4th floor on September 14, 2020, the empty staircase in Schoonover Center was once filled with students moving between classes.
4. Covid-19 safety signs are unloaded into Schoonover Center on September 14, 2020.
5. A Covid-19 safety sign stands in the middle of a 4th floor hallway on September 14, 2020.
6. Caution tape prohibits students and faculty who are a part of phase one from entering bathrooms in Schoonover Center on September 14, 2020.

09/16/2020

Here is the Zoom registration link for those who want to access Dr Ardjmand's presentation through Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlfuCprDMsGdYZsR74PZ1rE3L-aj4uWqGD

Dr. Ehsan Ardjmand is set to present on “Amplifying information dissemination and sales in viral marketing campaigns.” His talk shall be live streamed here on 23rd September 2020 as from 12 noon to 1pm.

09/14/2020

Dr. Ehsan Ardjmand is set to present on “Amplifying information dissemination and sales in viral marketing campaigns.” His talk shall be live streamed here on 23rd September 2020 as from 12 noon to 1pm.

09/09/2020

I Slay for the Gram" Feminism, Sexuality, and the Concept of Slay Queens in Ghana

Live SMART Lab dialogue series

09/09/2020

We are going live at 12 noon today. Stay tuned.

Get us on Zoom as well: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucOquqTIjH9JKQAVAvtWGsfPkEVYWt3OI

09/01/2020

Anima Donkor is our first presenter this semester. She will talk about her reasearch on, "I Slay for the Gram." Feminism, Sexuality, and the concept of Slay Queens in Ghana," on 9th September 2020 as from 12 noon to 1pm. Her presentation will be live streamed.

08/25/2020

We are working on scheduling the Fall 2020 SMART Dialogue Series. Presentations will be live streamed. Stay tuned.

08/25/2020

PhD Internship Program

The Facebook Fellowship supports PhD students engaged in innovative research https://research.fb.com/fellowship/

Application Deadline: OCTOBER 1, 2020

Our open culture, world-class mentors, and the power to make real impact are just a few of the reasons why PhD students thrive at Facebook. Discover for yourself the full benefits of a PhD internship at Facebook.

08/23/2020

SMART Lab, Scripps College of Communication's cover photo

07/30/2020

Our panelists for the August 6th online event. Registration for the event is now open: https://bit.ly/Connected-Register

07/29/2020

SMART Lab, Scripps College of Communication's cover photo

07/29/2020

Connected? Digital Inequities in Appalachian Ohio

Mark your calendars for this event:

Connected? Digital Inequities in Appalachian Ohio
August 6, 2020, 7:00 pm via Zoom

Moderator: Nick Tepe, Director, Athens County Public Libraries

Panelists:
(1) Amy Wolfe, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Program Coordinator for Early Childhood and Child Development at Ohio University Chillicothe and Athens City Schools parent

(2) Jan McGarry, Elementary teacher in the Athens City School District, Instructor in the Patton College of Education at Ohio University, and Athens City Schools parent

(3) Austin Gilbert, Library Associate at the Athens Public Library, former countywide Guiding Ohio Online/Tech Trainer Librarian

(4) Shelby Roberts, Youth Services Librarian at the Athens Public Library

(5) Laeeq Khan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the School of Media & Arts Studies at Ohio University and SMART Lab Director

(6) Claudia Cisneros, MFA Student in Communication Media Arts

Description: The current state of the world has significantly increased our reliance on the internet and heightened the stakes of the digital divide, especially in our region of the country. Join us for a panel of researchers, parents, professors, teachers, and public librarians who will explore research on digital access issues, the role of libraries, and real-life experience working and learning online in the Appalachian Ohio region.

Registration for the event is now open: https://bit.ly/Connected-Register

A panel discussion of digital access issues facing the Appalachian Ohio Region

07/08/2020

‪We congratulate Bowen Gao for successfully defending his dissertation and wish him the best in all his future endeavors!

Bowen has been a wonderful member of #TeamSMART since the last five years. His dissertation chair is Dr. Khan.

07/08/2020

As we cherish our memories, we move forward with renewed energy and resolve.

Exciting times for the Scripps College of Communication SMART Lab as we make a splash with research collaborations on the bleeding edge of the media industry with the E.W. Scripps Company!

The SMART Lab team from Media Arts & Studies and WOUB met with the Scripps Co. social media analytics team over the past two days. We have created a fantastic relationship!

06/24/2020

Ohio University

Ohio University Scripps College of Communication is offering new communications-related graduate certificate programs designed to educate graduate students and professionals in relevant, practical applications of communication, beginning with crisis communication!

📰» ohio.edu/news/2020/06/scripps-college-communication-offers-graduate-communication-related-certificates

06/23/2020

Bringing fact check information to Google Images

Google is introducing "fact check" information in Google Images globally to help people parse out misinformation issues and thereby make more informed judgments about what they see on the web.

We are surfacing fact check information in Google Images globally to help people make more informed judgments about what they see on the web.

06/15/2020

Scripps College of Communication offers graduate communication-related certificates, beginning with Crisis Communications

Courses include Crisis Communication Strategy and Social Media Analytics

OHIO's Scripps College of Communication is offering new communications-related graduate certificate programs, beginning with crisis communications.

06/05/2020

OU study reveals divide in vital internet usage

OU study reveals divide in vital internet usage

A new Ohio University study brings attention to the digital divide issues in Appalachian southeast Ohio, a region lagging behind the rest of the nation.

06/04/2020

Why Data Visualization Is Equal Parts Data Art And Data Science

Why Data Visualization Is Equal Parts Data Art And Data Science https://www.forbes.com/sites/kalevleetaru/2019/02/24/why-data-visualization-is-equal-parts-data-art-and-data-science

Network visualizations are at once beautiful and informative, helping us make sense of the macro through micro patterns in the vast connected ecosystems that define the world around us. Yet, all visualizations are equally data art and data science, constructing rather than reflecting reality.

06/03/2020

Dean Titsworth confirms commitment to anti-racism | Ohio University

Dean Titsworth confirms commitment to anti-racism | Ohio University

This spring has brought to each of us multiple stress points requiring diligent attention. A budget crisis has gripped our attention and impacted our colleagues in previously unimaginable ways. The world-wide pandemic has forced us to physically separate from our friends and family—traditional sou...

06/02/2020

New survey reveals divide in vital uses of internet in southeast Ohio

New survey reveals divide in vital uses of internet in southeast Ohio

https://www.ohio.edu/news/2020/06/new-survey-reveals-divide-vital-uses-internet-southeast-ohio

A new Ohio University study brings needed attention to the digital divide issues in Appalachian southeast Ohio, a region lagging behind the rest of the nation.