Thursday, August 27, 2009

Academic Biography

Laura C. Farrell

Masters Student/Graduate Assistant

E-mail: laura.farrell@ndsu.edu
Office: Minard Hall, 210

Laura Farrell is a second year masters student in the communication department at North Dakota State University. She graduated from NDSU in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast, Journalism, and Web Design with minor in Equine Science.

Farrell has an interdisciplinary background in research, but is focusing on group, interpersonal, and applied research. Her most recent research deals with clique communication styles, bullying, and relational outcomes. Farrell also recently investigated student engagement at NDSU, with an action research approach.

Farrell is teaching Introduction to Public Speaking (COMM 110) this fall. After working in fields of broadcast and marketing, she decided to continue her education, and is excited about her decision. The masters program has been a positive experience, which she has truly enjoyed. For that reason Farrell will be applying for doctoral programs this fall.

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