I have a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Missouri - Columbia (1998). My research efforts lie in the area of interactive media design as it relates to cognitive science. In particular, I'm interested in the design of emerging media environments which communicate in interesting yet comfortable ways. My creative interests include: media interaction design, digital storytelling, and natural light photography. Prior to starting my career as a university professor, I worked in live television production serving in every capacity from studio camera operator through electronic graphics designer to directing news and remote field productions.