I want to dedicate my blog post to three issues: first, to all the amazing and successful women I have met during our third week in Phoenix; the insights into media law and the work of US media we gained…
Journalists and Judges Under the Scrutiny of Public Opinion
Although it may seem hard to believe, journalists and judges share similar challenges when it comes to credibility. Anyone who dislikes an investigative report or a court ruling points directly to questioning the prestige of the professional behind it. For…
The Evolution of Communication – Different Views of Freedom
International Yoga Day celebrates the physical and spiritual prowess that yoga has brought to the world stage. For many, the routines are a way to connect the body, mind and soul in a way that has existed for centuries. Do we…
Women in Politics: SUSI Scholars Meet with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs
Albert Einstein said, “time flies when you are having fun.” Today marks the 17th day since the 2023 SUSI Scholars journalism program began at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School of Journalism. In between the learning, practical sessions, networking and fun, one could…
Week Three in the Valley of the Sun and Learning about the U.S. Judiciary System
In this blog post, I’ll share the highlights of the third week of our Phoenix adventure. These past weeks were full of exciting experiences and interesting discussions. So, let’s get started! Highlight 1: Arriving in Phoenix When I arrived in Phoenix, the heat took…
18 Musketeers at Arizona State University
The 2023 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) on Journalism, Technology, and Democracy hosts 18 musketeers from around the world to embark on a remarkable American adventure for a unique opportunity. These 18 heroes arrived in ASU’s beautiful city…
Let’s Bring All to One Family, One Earth to Create a Better Future
In the Summer of 2023, 18 of us got a new identity of ‘SUSI scholars’ in Phoenix. However, June 17 was an unforgettable day when we came across people who have lost their identities with their homes. They wear no identity…
Media Research and Media Education in the Global South: Comparative Studies and Joint Online Courses by SUSI ’23 Scholars
For the SUSI Scholars, June 16 was a day for working on research projects and curricular agendas. Every scholar presented their research project and curricular agenda proposals and pitches. Some scholars have not yet made up their minds about the…
Adventures in Innovation
Thursday’s activities were an adventure in innovation. Starting from our introduction to Augmented Reality at the New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab with Ms. Retha Hill, to our visit and interactions at ASU’s Learning Futures Collaboratory with Bea Rodriguez-Fransen and Toby Vaughn…
Take Us Out to the Ballgame!
June 14th was a busy day. Felicity wrote about our first technology sessions with Retha Hill; now, let’s delve into the evening activities of the scholars. While Felicity was back in Gordon Commons drafting her blog post, 16 other scholars…