Education
- Ph.D., Communication, University of Missouri – Columbia, 2007
- M.A., Communication, University of Arizona, 2003
- B.A., Political Science and Speech Communication, Pepperdine University, 2000
Publications
Journal Publications- Emmers-Sommer, T. M., Triplett, L. H., Pauley, P. M., Hanzal A. D., & Rhea, D. M. (2005). The impact of film manipulation on attitudes toward women, realism, and integrity. Sex Roles, 52 (9/10), 683-695.
- Emmers-Sommer, T. M., Rhea, D. M., Triplett, L. H., & O'Neil, N. B. (2003). Accounts of single-fatherhood: A qualitative study. Marriage and Family Review, 35 (1/2), 99-115.
Book Chapters & Encycloperdia Articles- Rhea, D.M. (2008). E-mail (Political Uses). In L. L. Kaid, & C. Holtz-Bacha (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Political Communication. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Rhea, D.M. (2008). Hate Speech. In L. L. Kaid, & C. Holtz-Bacha (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Political Communication. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Rhea, D.M. (2008). Nader, Ralph. In L. L. Kaid, & C. Holtz-Bacha (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Political Communication. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Honors
- International Communication Association Teaching Award, University of Missouri – Columbia, 2007
- Frank and Lilla Gilman Memorial Fellowship Award Winner for Outstanding Research in Political Communication, University of Missouri – Columbia, 2005
- Graduate and Professional Council Travel Award, University of Missouri – Columbia, 2005
Presentations
- Rhea, D. M. (2009). The Obama Inauguration Speech: A return to a moralistic view of the American Dream . Paper presented at the Christian Scholars Conference, Nashville, TN.
- Rhea, D. M. (2008). Unconventional wisdom: Candidate strategy for humor use in primary debates. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA.
- Rhea, D. M. (2008). Making the fake news seem real: An exploration into viewer legitimization of humorous political information. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA.
- Chattopadhyay, S., & Rhea, D. M. (2008). Antipathy for the intruder or Empathy for the victim - An analysis of newspaper coverage of Katrina evacuees relocated to Atlanta and Houston. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA.
- Rhea, D. M. (2008). Understanding humor use in U.S. presidential debates. Paper presented at the Christian Scholars Conference, Nashville, TN.
- Aubrey, J. S., Rhea, D., Olson, L., Fine, M., Hauser, T., Kaylor, B., & Yang, A. (2007). I Watch, Therefore I Control: The Influence of Television Viewing on Controlling Behaviors in Romantic Relationships. Paper to be presented at the National Communication Association, annual meeting Chicago, IL.
- Rhea, D. M. (2007). The Press Conference. A G.I.F.T.S. presentation to be presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Chattopadhyay, S., & Rhea, D. M. (2006). Attitudes of the older voter: Political attitude change from watching the 2004 presidential debates. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, San Antonio, TX.
- Aubrey, J. S., Hauser, T., Rhea, D., Kaylor, B., Olson, L., Fine, M., & Yang, A. (2006). “Why do we watch this stuff?”: Investigating personality and viewing-motivation correlates of reality television consumption. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, San Antonio, TX.
- Olson, L. N., Fine, M. A., Aubrey, J. S., Rhea, D. M., Hauser, T. M., Kaylor, B., Yang, A. (2006). The relational dynamics instrument: A measure of violent couple types. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, San Antonio, TX
- Rhea, D. M. (2006). Audience appeal through amusement: A rhetorical analysis Perot’s humor in the 1992 Presidential Debates. Paper presented at the Christian Scholars Conference, Rochester Hills, MI.
- Rhea, D. M. (2006). A patchwork quilt of voters: Discourse of presidential candidates on entertainment talk shows. Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association annual meeting, Indianapolis, IN.
- Rhea, D. M. (2005). Comparing candidate television and web ads in the 2004 presidential election. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, Boston, MA.
- Rhea, D. M. (2005). Exploring issue mentions in 2004 presidential campaign web ads. Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association annual meeting, Kansas City, MO.
- Rhea, D. M. (2005). Exploring candidate use of late-night interviews in the 2004 presidential election. Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association annual meeting, Kansas City, MO.
- Rhea, D. M. (2004). Methods and innovative strategies for under-prepared and under-motivated students in the communication/speech center. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Rhea, D. M. (2004). Rage against the quiz. A G.I.F.T.S. presentation at the National Communication Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
- McKinney, M. S., Rhea, D. M., & Chattopadhyay, S. (2004). Rocking the vote through a televised campaign debate. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Rhea, D. M. (2004). Targeting young voters: Framing messages to rock a presidential primary debate. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Rhea, D. M. (2004). Rocking the vote: Appealing to young voters in the Rock the Vote town hall debate. Paper presented at the National Sooner Communication annual meeting, Norman, OK.
- Emmers-Sommer, T. M., Triplett, L. H., Pauley, P. M., Hanzal A. D., & Rhea, D. M. (2003). The impact of film manipulation on attitudes toward women, realism, and integrity. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, Miami Beach, FL.
- Emmers-Sommer, T. M., Rhea, D. M., Triplett, L. H., & O'Neil, N.B. (2003). Accounts of single-fatherhood: A case study. Paper presented at the International Communication Association annual meeting, San Diego, CA.
- Rhea, D. M. (2002). Conflict and interdependence: Sticking it out in the tough times? Paper presented at the Arizona Communication Association annual meeting, Tucson, AZ.
- Rowland, W. F., & Rhea, D. M. (2000). The speech communication laboratory: A national study of speech laboratories for the basic speech course in American colleges and universities. Paper presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, Seattle, WA.
Service
Professional Organizations- Respondent, Uses of New Technology in Journalism and Social Networking, National Communication Association annual meeting, 2009.
- Panelist, NCA Political Communication Division, Best Article Award, Political Communication Division, National Communication Association, 2009.
- Reader, Political Communication Division, International Communication Association annual meeting, 2009.
- Respondent, Advocacy Campaigns to Product Placement, National Communication Association annual meeting, 2008.
- Session Chair, Humor and Popular Culture, Mass Communication Division, National Communication Association annual meeting, 2007.
- Reader, Mass Communication Division, National Communication Association annual meeting, 2007-2008.
- Session Chair, Revisiting Famous Speeches in U.S. History, Political Communication Division, National Communication Association annual meeting, 2006.
- Reader, Political Communication Division, National Communication Association annual meeting, 2008-2009; 2004-2006.
- Assistant Program Planner for National Communication Association’s Political Communication Division, assisting Dr. Mitchell McKinney, Vice Chair and Program Planner, 2004.
- Reader, Rhetorical Communication Top Award Papers, Arizona Communication Association annual meeting, 2002.
University & Departmental- Co-Chair, Curriculum Committee, Department of Communication Studies, Governors State University, 2008-2009.
- Secretary, University of Missouri-Columbia - Association of Communication Graduate Students, 2006-2007.
- Seminar Leader, University of Missouri – Columbia – “Group Dynamics/Communication Techniques.” Presented at the 2007 Residential Life Mid-Year Training Seminar, January 2007.
- Faculty Mentor, University of Missouri-Columbia – Exploring Journalism Freshman Interest Group, Fall 2006.
- Leadership Team Adviser, University of Missouri-Columbia – Intercollegiate Communication Organization of Mizzou, Spring 2006.
- Trainer, University of Missouri – Columbia – “How to give a fabulous research presentation.” Presented at the Louis Strokes Missouri Alliance for Minority Participation Research Symposium, April 2006.
- Adviser, University of Missouri – Columbia - Little Sisters of the Golden Rose Organization, 2004-2006.
- Volunteer, University Hospital - University of Missouri Health Care, Kay Steward, Coordinator, Summer 2004.
- Assistant Director of Internships, University of Arizona - Department of Communication, Kenci Lewis, Internship Director, 2002-2003.
- Secretary/Treasurer, University of Arizona - Association of Graduate Students in Communication, 2002-2003.
Professional Memberships
- American Political Science Association (APSA)
- Central States Communication Association (CSCA)
- International Communication Association (ICA)
- National Communication Association (NCA)
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