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Dr. Kate Pounders, University of Texas at Austin, February 6 (Tuesday), 3:30-4:30PM, CMA 5.136 [Video]

Dr. Talia Stroud, University of Texas at Austin, February 22 (Thursday), 3:30-4:30PM, BMC 5.102 [Video]

Dr. Scott R. Stroud, University of Texas at Austin, February 27 (Tuesday), 2:00-3:00PM, BMC 5.208

Dr. danah boyd, Microsoft Research / Data & Society, March 6 (Tuesday), 5:00-6:30PM, BMC 1.202 [Video]

Dr. David Gunkel, Northern Illinois University, April 3 (Tuesday), 2:00-3:30PM, BMC 5.208

Dr. Donald Heider, Loyola University Chicago, April 10 (Tuesday), 3:30-5:00PM, CMA 5.136

Dr. Rod Hart, Dr. Trish Roberts-Miller, Dr. Barry Brummett, Dr. Michael Butterworth, Dr. Scott Stroud, April 25 (Wednesday), 3:30-4:30PM, BMC 5.208

When Comedic Stereotypes Cease to Be Funny
[CASE STUDY]: Do humorous - but stereotypical - characters like Apu from "The Simpsons" cross ethical lines? Continue reading →
Doxing and Digital Journalism
[CASE STUDY]: When can journalists reveal the identity of controversial social media users? Continue reading →
First, Do No Harm?
[CASE STUDY]: What ethical issues arise when balancing doctor-patient confidentiality and the protection of third parties? Continue reading →
The Ethics of Media Criticism
[VIDEO]: What are the ethics of media criticism in turbulent political times? Continue reading →
Finsta Fad
[CASE STUDY]: What are the real ethical issues raised by fake Instagram accounts? Continue reading →
Collateral Damage to the Truth
[CASE STUDY]: What conflicts arise when journalists want transparency on drone deaths? Continue reading →
Swipe Right to Expose
[CASE STUDY]: What happens when journalism meets dating apps at the Rio Olympics? Continue reading →
What Exactly is Revenge Porn or Nonconsensual Pornography?
[ARTICLE]: Is revenge porn really simple to identify and legislate? Continue reading →
Media Ethics and Virtual Reality
[VIDEO]: What ethical issues are raised by the use of virtual reality in journalism? Continue reading →