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Special Interest Group (SIG) Research-in-Progress at BEA2026 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\u2019s annual convention in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n All research can be submitted through BEA’s convention submission platform.<\/a><\/p>\n This year we are introducing two SIGs: Social Media<\/strong> and AI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#4f4f4f” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Special Interest Groups (SIGs):<\/strong><\/p>\n –\u00a0The\u00a0Artificial Intelligence (AI) <\/strong>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. -The Social Media<\/strong> SIG seeks scholarship that examines the ever-evolving role of social media. Topics can include engagement, algorithms, ethics, pedagogy, misinformation & more. [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n FAQs & Submission Guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n Blind Review: Presentation:<\/strong> Extended abstracts accepted<\/strong>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Note on panel submissions:<\/strong> 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<\/a> or to the 2026 Research Symposium: Communicating in an AI Driven World: The Impact of AI on Creators and Consumers of News and Entertainment<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Special Interest Group (SIG) Research-in-Progress at BEA2026Submission 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\u2019s 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): –\u00a0The\u00a0Artificial 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.eduFAQs & Submission Guidelines: Blind Review:Any submission that is uploaded with author\u2019s identifying information will not be considered for review and will automatically be disqualified. 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Submission Deadline: December 15<\/strong><\/p>\n
Chair: Mary Myers, Regent University – marymye@regent.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
Chair: Amanda Czuprynski, Regent University – amanczu@mail.regent.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/b>Any submission that is uploaded with author\u2019s identifying information will not be considered for review and will automatically be disqualified.<\/p>\n
Research-in-progress will be accepted for in-person presentation and registration for the convention will be required.\u00a0 You do not have to be a current member to submit.<\/p>\n\n