Arctic and Circumpolar Communication, Polar Communication Networks. Inuit Digital Communities, Online Communication, Cloud Computing, New Media Production (Screencasts, Virtual Environments, Tribal Community Portals), Security in Social Networks, Distance Learning Optimization Research, Web Development for Online Components of Federal Stimulus Grants. Search Engine and Social Network Presence Optimization. Cultural/Linguistic Preservation and Empowerment through Communicative Technologies. Psychology of Communication Technologies, Social Scientific Content Analysis and Ethical Datamining.
Specialties:
Critical and cultural theory as conceptual research frameworks, mixed-methods research methodology training. Quantitative Communication Data Analysis using SPSS and AMOS. Qualitative analysis using Nvivo8. Graphic and Web Design using the Adobe Creative Suite. Distance Learning environment creation with Blackboard, Wimba, Moodle and Articulate.
Audio production, post-production and mastering using Ableton Live and Logic. Video editing in FinalCut Pro. Conversationally (native level) fluent in English, French, and Japanese.
