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Dr. Michelle Ortiz
Assistant Professor
Qualifications
B.A., University of Arizona
M.A., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Contact Information
School of Communication
The Ohio State University
3120 Derby Hall
154 North Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210-1339
614-292-5143
ortiz.97@osu.edu
Profile
My research primarily focuses on the intersection between media effects and intergroup processes. Broadly, I look at how media messages influence individuals’ intergroup attitudes and how individuals’ group memberships influence their interpretations of media messages. I am particularly interested in portrayals of race and/or ethnicity in the media and how exposure to these portrayals influences attitudes toward members of other groups.
My research assumes that individuals are rarely exposed to a single representative of a social group in the media. Instead, they are exposed to representatives of different social groups interacting with each other. I examine the effects of exposure to these mediated intergroup interactions on individuals’ evaluations of others.
In addition to my research, I enjoy teaching courses related to media and stereotyping, as well as intergroup processes. In my classes, I encourage students to take an active role in learning the material and to draw connections between the topic at hand and their own lives.
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