Michelle Seelig, Ph.D. Professor, Journalism and Photography

Michelle Seelig received her Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Florida State University. Seelig teaches courses in photography, web design, advertising design, communication theory, and research methods. Her research interests include the convergence of new and traditional media in news organizations, the role of content producers in visual communication, as well as the impact of technology on pedagogy.

She has written scholarly articles and has presented numerous papers at scholarly meetings in the areas of mass communication, visual communication, as well as communication and technology. She has taught at Florida State University and Temple University. Seelig also has professional experience in video production, photography, as well as desktop publishing, and web design.

Dr. Seelig's current research projects include exploring the significant positive affect of still photos with sound, as well as an investigation of news managers regarding the economic viability of traditional media.

Recent accomplishments:

• Seelig, Michelle (In Press). "A Cross-Media Response to the Web as an Outlet of Information: A Comparison of News Websites", International Journal of Technology, Knowledge & Society.
• Seelig, Michelle (2007). "What Photo Editors/Managers Want Photo Students to Learn", Newspaper Research Journal, 28(1): 85-98.
• Seelig, Michelle and Diane M. Millette (2006). "Faculty Motives and Outcome Expectations for Using Instructional Technology", International Journal of Technology, Knowledge & Society, 2(5): 83 - 94.
• Seelig, Michelle I. (2006). "A Case Study of the Photographic Principle". Visual Communication Quarterly, 13(1): 16-31.
• Seelig, Michelle I. (2005/2006). "Constructing Visual News: Technological Changes in Photo Editors Newswork", The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge & Society, 1(2): 12-23.
• Seelig, Michelle I. (Fall, 2005). " A Case Study of the Visual Elite." Visual Communication Quarterly, 12 (3 & 4): 165-181.

Michelle Seelig
School of Communication
Frances L. Wolfson Building 3019
5100 Brunson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: (305) 284-5211
Fax: (305) 284-3648
E-mail: mseelig@miami.edu