Pat Ferrucci
Associate Professor | Media Psychology & Communication
About
Pat Ferrucci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film at the University of Miami. His research explores the psychological and social impacts of emerging communication technologies, with a focus on how social media influences political behavior and public opinion.
Ferrucci's work has been published in leading academic journals, and he is a frequent commentator on media issues for national outlets like The New York Times and NPR. His keynotes offer audiences research-backed insights into navigating the evolving digital landscape and its implications for individuals, organizations, and society.
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Shouldn't sports be color-blind?
Sports should be the great racial equalizer, a place where meritocracy reigns and skin color is irrelevant. But journalist Patrick Ferrucci begs to differ. Using sports journalism as his lens, he demonstrates how racial stereotypes have infiltrated the language we use to discuss athletes -- and how everyday racism bleeds into other aspects of life too.
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