Jade Larson
Education
University of Alabama
Ph.D., 2025 – Communication and Information Sciences
Graduate Council Fellowship
Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Peacock
South Dakota State University
M.A., 2021 - Communication and Media Studies
Thesis: Veracious Verdicts: An Expansion of Cognitive Experiential Self-Theory in Jury Decision-Making Using Attribution Theory
Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Coduto
South Dakota State University
B.S., 2019 - Communication Studies
Minor: Political Science and Legal Studies
Teaching Experience
South Dakota State University
Instructor, 2021 – 2022
Fall 2021 Courses
o SPCM 205: Communication Studies
Spring 2022 Course
o PUBR 243: Principles of Public Relations
Invited Lecturer
o SPMC 430: Social Media and Society
South Dakota State University
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Instructor of Record , 2019 – 2021
o SPCM 101: Fundamentals of Speech
o Fall 2019: 3 sections with lecture and lab sessions
o Spring 2020: 3 sections with lecture and lab sessions
o Fall 2020: 3 sections of lab sessions
o Spring 2021: 3 sections of lab sessions
Fundamentals of Speech Internship, 2020
o Completed revisions of course supplemental lecture PowerPoints
o Narrated the supplemental PowerPoints for accessibility during COVID-19
Assistant to the Basic Course Director, 2020 -2021
o Conducted accurate teaching observations throughout the semester
o Identified risks and reported status updates to the Basic Course Director
Conference Presentations
Peer-Reviewed
Alvey, A. [chair], Larson, J., Mesmer, K., Woodall, A., Schemenauer, J., Roscoe, R., & Wheeler, V. (2020). Time for a break or a breakthrough? Burnout among graduate students. A panel to have been presented at the CSCA conference.
Larson, J. (2020). Rhetorical criticism of President Barak Obama’s farwell address. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Division competitive paper presentation to have been presented at the CSCA conference.
Larson, J. (2020). Order of Operations: APA Style. G.I.F.T.S competitive paper to have been presented at the CSCA conference.
Larson, J. (2021) Seize the moment: Comprehending effective attention getting devices. G.I.F.T.S. competitive paper presented at the NCA conference.
Larson, J., & Coduto, K. D. (2022) True crime on Twitter: Assuming guilt, assigning blame, and searching for meaning. Mass Communication Division competitive paper presented at the NCA conference.
Manuscripts Under-Review
Larson, J., & Coduto, K. D. (under review) True crime on Twitter: Assuming guilt, assigning blame, and searching for meaning.
Manuscripts In-Progress
Larson, J. (in-progress) Propaganda or playful: Memefication of politics on Facebook.
Larson, J. (in-progress) Political upheaval to doomscrolling: Negative news effects on political efficacy and identification.
Academic Awards
Top Quantitative Thesis, 2021
National Communication Association, Master’s Education Section
Top Panel, 2020
Central States Communication Association, Graduate Student Caucus
Alvey, A. [chair], Larson, J., Mesmer, K., Woodall, A., Schemenauer, J., Roscoe, R., & Wheeler, V. (2020). Time for a break or a breakthrough? Burnout among graduate students.
Service
Manuscript Review 2022
Central States Communication Association, Political Communication Interest Group
Professional Experience
Marketing Associate
TrustFunds 2021
Social Media and Marketing Intern
Vibrant Health Chiropractic 2019
Student Outreach Director
Marty Jackley for Governor Campaign 2018
Memberships
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society 2020-2022
International Communication Association (ICA) 2021-Present
National Communication Association (NCA) 2020-Present
Central States Communication Association (CSCA) 2019-Present
University of Alabama
Ph.D., 2025 – Communication and Information Sciences
Graduate Council Fellowship
Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Peacock
South Dakota State University
M.A., 2021 - Communication and Media Studies
Thesis: Veracious Verdicts: An Expansion of Cognitive Experiential Self-Theory in Jury Decision-Making Using Attribution Theory
Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Coduto
South Dakota State University
B.S., 2019 - Communication Studies
Minor: Political Science and Legal Studies
Teaching Experience
South Dakota State University
Instructor, 2021 – 2022
Fall 2021 Courses
o SPCM 205: Communication Studies
- A course intended for students who received advanced placement in a basic communication or public speaking course
- Three primary areas of study: interpersonal communication, public speaking, and small group communication
- Explored argument as a communication activity
- Constructed sound arguments in a variety of venues
- Analyzed the contribution of argument to public dialogue on contemporary issues
- Investigated the role of communication in professional life
- Attention to interviewing, workplace culture, interpersonal and team communication, technology professional presentations, leadership, and work life balance
- Introduced the study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose, audience, and subject.
Spring 2022 Course
o PUBR 243: Principles of Public Relations
- Introduced theory and practice of public relations
- Emphasized the publics student may interact, the management function of PR, writing skills, communication processes, tools of PR, and professional ethics
- Explored argument as a communication activity
- Constructed sound arguments in a variety of venues
- Analyzed the contribution of argument to public dialogue on contemporary issues
- Challenged students to develop public speaking skills, effective listening skills, and critical thinking skills
- Develop deep understanding of the rhetorical applications used in delivering and constructing an effective speech
- Focused on civic engagement and current social and political issues
- This course examined communication in small groups, models of group development, group decision-making processes, group leadership, conflict resolution, and group cohesion
- Focused on theory, research, and practical experiences
Invited Lecturer
o SPMC 430: Social Media and Society
- Cultivation theory and true crime
- Persuasion in media
South Dakota State University
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Instructor of Record , 2019 – 2021
o SPCM 101: Fundamentals of Speech
o Fall 2019: 3 sections with lecture and lab sessions
o Spring 2020: 3 sections with lecture and lab sessions
o Fall 2020: 3 sections of lab sessions
o Spring 2021: 3 sections of lab sessions
Fundamentals of Speech Internship, 2020
o Completed revisions of course supplemental lecture PowerPoints
o Narrated the supplemental PowerPoints for accessibility during COVID-19
Assistant to the Basic Course Director, 2020 -2021
o Conducted accurate teaching observations throughout the semester
o Identified risks and reported status updates to the Basic Course Director
Conference Presentations
Peer-Reviewed
Alvey, A. [chair], Larson, J., Mesmer, K., Woodall, A., Schemenauer, J., Roscoe, R., & Wheeler, V. (2020). Time for a break or a breakthrough? Burnout among graduate students. A panel to have been presented at the CSCA conference.
Larson, J. (2020). Rhetorical criticism of President Barak Obama’s farwell address. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Division competitive paper presentation to have been presented at the CSCA conference.
Larson, J. (2020). Order of Operations: APA Style. G.I.F.T.S competitive paper to have been presented at the CSCA conference.
Larson, J. (2021) Seize the moment: Comprehending effective attention getting devices. G.I.F.T.S. competitive paper presented at the NCA conference.
Larson, J., & Coduto, K. D. (2022) True crime on Twitter: Assuming guilt, assigning blame, and searching for meaning. Mass Communication Division competitive paper presented at the NCA conference.
Manuscripts Under-Review
Larson, J., & Coduto, K. D. (under review) True crime on Twitter: Assuming guilt, assigning blame, and searching for meaning.
Manuscripts In-Progress
Larson, J. (in-progress) Propaganda or playful: Memefication of politics on Facebook.
Larson, J. (in-progress) Political upheaval to doomscrolling: Negative news effects on political efficacy and identification.
Academic Awards
Top Quantitative Thesis, 2021
National Communication Association, Master’s Education Section
Top Panel, 2020
Central States Communication Association, Graduate Student Caucus
Alvey, A. [chair], Larson, J., Mesmer, K., Woodall, A., Schemenauer, J., Roscoe, R., & Wheeler, V. (2020). Time for a break or a breakthrough? Burnout among graduate students.
Service
Manuscript Review 2022
Central States Communication Association, Political Communication Interest Group
Professional Experience
Marketing Associate
TrustFunds 2021
Social Media and Marketing Intern
Vibrant Health Chiropractic 2019
Student Outreach Director
Marty Jackley for Governor Campaign 2018
Memberships
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society 2020-2022
International Communication Association (ICA) 2021-Present
National Communication Association (NCA) 2020-Present
Central States Communication Association (CSCA) 2019-Present