Special Interest Group (SIG) Research-in-Progress at BEA2026
Submission Deadline: December 15
At BEA, we recognize that media is evolving faster than ever, with new technologies reshaping communication, education, and industry. To address emerging issues and ongoing research transforming media and media education, we are creating Special Interest Groups. These SIGs provide a forum for research-in-progress, offering opportunities to spotlight timely scholarship. Submitted research will be presented during panels at BEA’s annual convention in Las Vegas.
All research can be submitted through BEA’s convention submission platform.
This year we are introducing two SIGs: Social Media and AI.
The Special Interest Groups (SIGs):
– The Artificial Intelligence (AI) SIG is dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of AI and media. We welcome work on AI in journalism, broadcasting, ethics, pedagogy, regulation, etc.
Chair: Mary Myers, Regent University – marymye@regent.edu
-The Social Media SIG seeks scholarship that examines the ever-evolving role of social media. Topics can include engagement, algorithms, ethics, pedagogy, misinformation & more.
Chair: Amanda Czuprynski, Regent University – amanczu@mail.regent.edu
FAQs & Submission Guidelines:
Blind Review:
Any submission that is uploaded with author’s identifying information will not be considered for review and will automatically be disqualified.
Presentation:
Research-in-progress will be accepted for in-person presentation and registration for the convention will be required. You do not have to be a current member to submit.
Extended abstracts accepted:
- Submissions must be research-in-progress.
- Length: 500–750 words (PDF format)
- Structure: Should include purpose, research question(s), methods (or proposed methods), and significance/relevance.
- Optional: References may be included but are not required.
Note on panel submissions: If you would like to propose a panel, workshop or full research paper related to Social Media or AI, please submit to the appropriate Interest Division or to the 2026 Research Symposium: Communicating in an AI Driven World: The Impact of AI on Creators and Consumers of News and Entertainment.
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