Dr. Gregory Gondwe | Journalism | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gregory Gondwe , California State University – San Bernardino, United States .

Dr. Gregory Gondwe is an Assistant Professor of Journalism at California State University, San Bernardino, with a passion for student-centered teaching and fostering community within academia. Holding a Ph.D. in Media Research and Practice from the University of Colorado Boulder, his diverse academic journey spans across continents, from his Bachelor’s in Mass Communication at St. Augustine University of Tanzania to his Master’s degrees in Political Science and Media Studies at the University of Oregon.

Driven by a commitment to promoting success for all students, Dr. Gondwe excels in assessing abilities, staying abreast of technological advancements, and applying universal learning theories. His research interests encompass a wide array of topics, including New Media Technologies in the Global South, Journalism Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mis/Disinformation studies.

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EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Media Research and Practice, University of Colorado Boulder, 2021
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Oregon, 2017
• M.A. in Media Studies, University of Oregon, 2014
• B.A. in Mass Communication, St. Augustine University of Tanzania, 2010

RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. New Media Technologies and the Global South
2. Journalism Practice and Performance in Sub-Saharan Africa
3. Mis/disinformation studies
4. China and the Media in Africa
5. Community and Civic Journalism
6. Media Ethics

COURSES TAUGHT

• Multimedia Journalism
• Media and Society
• Global Communication
• Media Law and Ethics
• Newspaper Production
• Interviewing
• Audience Research
• Digital Journalism

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Assistant Professor – Journalism, California State University – San Bernardino (2021 – Present)
• Harvard Resident Scholar and Faculty Associate, Institute For Rebooting Social Media, Cambridge, MA (2022 – Present)
• Research Associate, African Centre for the Study of the US, University of Witwatersrand – Johannesburg, SA (2021 – Present)

PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

• Faculty Supervisor – Student Newspaper, California State University – San Bernardino (2021 – Present)
• Newspaper Layout Editor and News Reporter, The Guardian Newspaper, Tanzania (2009 – 2014)
• Diocesan Communications Secretary, Catholic Diocese of Solwezi (2002 – 2008)