Oregon middle and high school students can now get a head start on picking a career path thanks to Sassy, a new tool powered by artificial intelligence and developed by SOJC Professor Ed Madison.

Ellen Peters, director of the Center for Science Communication Research, tells the Yakima Herald-Republic that people prefer numerical data when making decisions. Peters wrote a book about numeracy.  

SOJC Associate Professor Ed Madison developed the Journalistic Learning Initiative’s suite of AI coaches, which help students hone their skills in everything from sports writing to photography.

Andrew DeVigal, director of the SOJC's Agora Journalism Center, writes in Oregon Humanities about how to turn our shared frustrations into opportunities for connection and change. 

SOJC Associate Professor Jesse Abdenour’s research indicates that if you want to change minds, you need to tell a good story. Listen to his explanation during the KLCC interview beginning at 13:24.

The SOJC Year in Review looks back at the achievements, activities, and aspirations of our community in 2024 and shares our unique impact on our students and the field.

The SOJC’s new game studies minor gives students a deep understanding of how games fit into media professions like journalism, PR, advertising, and media studies.

SOJC Associate Professor Ed Madison created Sassy, an online career coach that’s been adopted by the state of Oregon. The tool uses artificial intelligence to match students to potential careers.

SOJC Associate Professor Jesse Abdenour talks about his research into what type of messaging will make parents take concussions seriously. Listen to the podcast from RNZ radio in New Zealand.

Seth Lewis, Shirley Papé Chair in Emerging Media at the SOJC, tells CBC that some people are fleeing Twitter for Bluesky to connect with people on a platform where they won’t be bombarded by spambots.