As new technologies emerge, and become rapidly part of everyday life, policy and regulatory initiatives are now at the forefront. At ComArtSci, we research the social and industry implications of communication and information technology with a focus on the governance of emerging media, information and communication. Within this area of study, we bring together researchers from across the college with expertise in communication, media, social media and gaming to identify the policy and regulatory choices and options affected by change in communication technologies, industries, and consumer choices.
The Quello Center is focused on research that stimulates and informs public debate on media, communication and information policy. Our research often challenges assumptions about the role of technology, policy and regulation for citizens, communities, and society in pursuit of optimizing the full benefits of advanced communications in the digital age. Quello. Current research addresses next-generation networks (5G, Internet of Things), network neutrality, digital inclusion, the opportunities of next-generation media, and data ethics.
Johannes M. Bauer is the Quello Chair for Media and Information Policy at Michigan State University. He is currently on leave to serve as the Chief Economist of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, DC.
Daniel Bergan specializes in public opinion and experimental work on advocacy campaigns.
Dr. Maria Lapinski is joint-appointed as a Professor in the Department of Communication and Michigan Ag-Bio Research at Michigan State University (MSU).
Winson Peng (Ph.D., City University of Hong Kong) is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Michigan State University.
Jef I. Richards, J.D. (Indiana University, 1981), Ph.D (University of Wisconsin, 1988), is Professor and Chair of the Department of Advertising + Public Relations at Michigan State University. He was a Professor of Advertising at The University of Texas at Austin, 1988-2010, serving as Department Chairman 1998 to 2002.
Tim P. Vos is Professor and Director of the Michigan State University School of Journalism. He is a past president of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), the field’s leading research, teaching, and service organization.
Policy and Governance is one of a number of thematic, collaborative research interest areas in ComArtSci. Although graduate students apply to one of the three doctoral areas or any masters areas in the college, they may become research collaborators in any of the interest areas. For example, students specializing in advertising, communication, and journalism participate in the Policy and Governance interest group.