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Let it SLAM, Let it SLAM, Let it SLAM
While 2022 is already shaping up to be a monumental year (can we get a GO DAWGS!), the New Media Institute ended 2021 with a bang at SLAM! Here’s a recap of the jam-packed weekend. We kicked off Friday, December 10, at Mini-Merge. This newly introduced annual event marks the halfway point in the Emerging Media…
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Kyla Sterling
Emerging Media & Double Dawgs Faculty Advisor ksterling@uga.edu Kyla began her NMI journey in 2018 as an Emerging Media Masters student. Now, as Faculty Advisor for the New Media Certificate, Kyla oversees certificate student journeys all the way from recruitment to graduation—and beyond! In addition, she teaches a variety of both EM and Certificate…
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Leah Moss
Emerging Media Remote Faculty leahmoss@uga.edu An alumna of the first cohort of the Emerging Media Masters concentration, Leah spearheads the efforts to further develop the rapidly growing program by designing curriculum to match the fast-paced industry and cultivating a culture of innovation. Additionally, Leah plays a valuable role in the New Media Certificate program…
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John Weatherford
Senior Lecturer johnweatherford@uga.edu Before joining the NMI as a Lecturer, John taught in the English Department at UGA. His courses covered topics such as Digital Media Literacy, Documentary Filmmaking, Writing for Nonprofits, and TED Talks. Since joining the NMI, he’s developed courses on native iOS application development using Swift, Apple’s newest programming language, and…
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Chris Gerlach
Academic Professional chris26@uga.edu Chris joined the NMI squad as a Graduate Assistant back in 2013 after getting his New Media Certificate during his undergrad. Diving in deep, he took on an array of tasks from web and graphic design to stage prop construction. After graduation, Chris remained on board as an Instructor, and today,…
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Megan Ward
Administrative Directorm.ward@uga.edu Originally from Jupiter, Florida, Megan fled the gator state to be a double-dawg, earning both her Bachelors and Masters in Public Relations from Grady College. An NMI alum herself, Megan has worked with the NMI since 2011 and has served in a variety of capacities. Currently, Megan teaches a variety of courses in…
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Emuel Aldridge
Senior Lecturer emuel@uga.edu Emuel is a rare triple dawg with three UGA degrees (BA, MA, Ed.D) and has been with the NMI for more than 15 years. He teaches four courses at the NMI: New Media Production, teaching students how to code and build websites; Advanced New Media Production, teaching students to build interactive…
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Tyler Mazurek
New Media Certificate Faculty Advisor tylermazurek@uga.edu Tyler was first acquainted with the NMI as an EMST student. In order to explore his growing interest in all things NMI, he became a member of the inaugural Emerging Media Double Dawg class earning his Emerging Media Masters in 2021. Now Tyler can be found roaming the office…
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Phoebe Finch
Communications Assistant pef84085@uga.edu As the NMI’s Communication Assistant, Phoebe manages the vast social network for the NMI and TEDxUGA. From strategy, to content creation, analytics, and more, Phoebe simultaneously supports the NMI’s many initiatives. Even more, she manages all external communication efforts with each of the NMI’s audiences. Phoebe first got involved with the…
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Esther Kim
TEDxUGA Curator estherkim@uga.edu Esther is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Public Relations with certificates in New Media and Personal & Organizational Leadership. Ever since she incidentally set foot into TEDxUGA on her very first day at UGA, she has embraced her love for all things TED and New Media. Beyond the classroom, you can…