Shannon Lynn Pappas

Ph.D. Student and Graduate Assistant

Department of Communication

Education

  • M.A. in Communication and Media Studies, South Dakota State University
  • B.S. in Ecology, Evolution, and Animal Behavior, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Bio

Shannon’s research lies at the intersection of identity and computer-mediated communication. She has studied how stigmatized identities (e.g., LGBTQ+ individuals) and experiences (e.g., gendered violence) are represented by mass and social media.  Her current work investigates how algorithmically-driven social media influences identity formation, promotes affirmative identity work, and (de)stigmatizes social identities.

Courses Taught

  • COMM 1100: Principles of Public Speaking
  • COMM 2000Q: Research Methods in Communication
  • COMM 3120W: Small Group Communication, Writing Intensive
  • WGSS 1105: Gender and Sexuality in Everyday Life

Curriculum Vitae (CV): https://uconn-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/oaw24001_uconn_edu/IQB7E7l1iatJTY5YwZdNnSAHAb587Ri5Cmg96sxdJWUnrOQ

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Contact Information
Emailoaw24001@uconn.edu
Mailing Address337 Mansfield Rd. Unit 1259, Storrs, CT 06269-1259