Ralph Vacca
Personal Information
- KeywordsEducational EquityMedia and TechnologyEmotional Well-beingData LiteracyCultural Studies
- OrganizationFordham University Department of Communication and Media Studies
- Education (Institution)New York University (PhD in Educational Communication and Technology)
- Emailralph.vacca@fordham.edu
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Biography
Ralph Vacca is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University and Co-Director of the New Media and Digital Design program. His research focuses on how media and technology facilitate shifts in cultural practices and social norms, particularly in the realms of educational equity and mental health. His work combines cultural studies, information science, and learning sciences to explore ways of designing technological tools to support the educational and emotional needs of historically marginalized communities. He earned his PhD in Educational Communication and Technology from New York University and has published multiple academic works on data literacy and cultural interactions.
Work Experience
- Present·Fordham University·Associate Professor, Co-Director
- Researching the impact of media and technology on educational equity and cultural practices; teaching courses on digital research methods and data visualization.
- Previous | Undisclosed Company | Co-Founder
- Founded a technology company focusing on mental health simulation design.
Education
- Up to 2019·New York University·PhD
- Educational Communication and Technology
- Up to 2017·New York University·Master's
- Educational Leadership
- Up to 2015·Baruch College (CUNY)·Bachelor's
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
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