Maura Snyder, PhD

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  • PhD, Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • MA, Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • BS, Psychological Sciences, Saint Vincent College

Dr. Snyder is a communication scholar who studies the ins and outs of audience-media interaction, examining how people communicate with others about media, as well as how media impact unique audiences. A Pittsburgh, PA native, Dr. Snyder completed her PhD in Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is excited to return to the northeast. Dr. Snyder is passionate about teaching students about the nuances and applications of communication research. When not on campus, Dr. Snyder can be found hiking and exploring dog parks with her pup, Winnie, and watching every single Food Network baking competition.

Awards

  • UW-Madison Dept. of Communication Arts Charles Chester Pearce Scholarship -
  • UW-Madison Dept. of Communication Arts Helen K. Herman Award 
  • UW-Madison’s Dept. of Communication Arts Donovan Wright Scholarship