Curriculum vitae

Dr. Bryan M. Trude, PH.D.

btrude@gmail.com

Education

  • Doctorate of Philosophy, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (2022)

  • Master's of Science, School of Media and Strategic Communications. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma (2017)

  • Bachelor's of Arts, School of Mass Communications. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma (2013)

  • Associate of Arts. Rose State College, Midwest City, Oklahoma (2013)

Publishing & Research

Dissertation

Trude, B. (2022). Community Identification and Nurturant Support in Online Game Communities (Order No. 29063748). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ University of Georgia; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2681503703). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/community-identification-nurturant-support-online/docview/2681503703/se-2

Thesis

Trude, B., Second Hand Gaming: Influence of Interactive Media by Method of Consumption. ProQuest. ISBN 9780355394474. Submitted to fulfill the requirements for graduation to the Graduate College, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Spring 2017

Book Chapters

Himelboim, I., Golbeck, J., and Trude, B. “YouTube: Exploring Video Networks.” in Analyzing Social Media Networks with NodeXL: Insights from a Connected World; Hansen, D., Schneiderman, B., Smith, M., and Himelboim, I., eds. (Burlington, MA; Morgan Kaufmann, 2019)

Trude, B. (2024). Multiplayer Support: Applying elements of the Dual Social Support Model to eSports. In Esports Motivations: What's Driving the Fastest Growing Sports Phenomenon?; Farquhar, L. and Rogers, R., eds. ( Lanham, MD; Lexington Books, ISBN 978-1666913576)

Journal Submissions In Publication Process

Smink, A.R., Trude, B., Hahn, L., and Ahn, S.J. “Embodied Congruence as a Framework for Understanding user Experiences with Immersive Technologies.” Submitted for publication, 2020.

Borah, P., Keib, K., Trude, B., Binford, M., and Himelboim, I. “‘You are a disgrace and traitor to our country’: Uncivil rhetoric against “The Squad” on Twitter.” Submitted for publication to New Media and Society, 2020.

Jun, H., Lim, J., and Trude, B., “Understanding Self-Efficacy and Public Attitude Towards Flu Vaccination on Twitter.” In Preparation for Submission

Refereed Conference Papers and Panels

Smink, A. R., Trude, B., Hahn, L. & Ahn, S. J. (2019, June). Embodied interaction in augmented reality games: Does embodied congruence enhance the user experience? Abstract from the 5th International Augmented and Virtual Reality Conference, Munich, Germany.

Trude, B., Liu, J., Phua, J., Ham, T., Kim, S., and Downs, K., Content Analysis of Juul Electronic Cigarette Posts and Comments on Instagram. Poster Presentation. Accepted for the International Communication Association Conference, May 2019, Washington, D.C.

Smink, A.R., Trude, B., Hahn, L., and Ahn, S.J., Embodied Interaction in Augmented Reality Games: Does Embodied Congruence Enhance the User Experience? Paper Presentation. Accepted for the International Communication Association Conference, May 2019, Washington, D.C.

Jun, H., Lim, J., and Trude, B., Understanding Self-Efficacy and Public Attitude Towards Flu Vaccination on Twitter. Paper Presentation. Accepted for the International Communication Association Conference, May 2019, Washington, D.C.

Plothe, T., Moralde, O., Jiow, J., and Trude, B., Game Studies 4 - Perceptions of Gamers. Panel Presentation. Pop Culture Association/American Culture Association National Conference, April 2017, San Diego, California. 

Non-credited research contributions

Nowak, G., Evans, N., Wojdynski, B., Ahn, S.J., Len-Rios, M., Carera, K., Hall, S., and McFalls, D., Using Virtual Reality to Affect the Beliefs and Intentions of Influenza Vaccine Avoidant 18-49 Year Olds; Effects and Lessons Learned. (In Review) (Data Collection & Technical Support)

Teaching and Service

Teaching Experience

Missouri Southern State University

·     COMM 100 – Oral Communication
·     COMM 111 – Newswriting
·     COMM/HS 305 – Intercultural Communication

University of Georgia

·     ADPR 3400 – Insights and Analytics
·     ADPR 5140 – Advertising and Society
·     ADPR 5710 – Advertising and Communication Management
·     ADPR 5760 – Digital and Social Communication Strategies
·     ADPR 7760 – Digital and Social Communication Strategies (Graduate)
·     ADPR 7760e – Digital and Social Communication Strategies (Graduate, Online)
·     ADPR 5750 – Social Media Analytics
·     ADPR 7750 – Social Media Analytics (Graduate)

Service & Honors

Services and Committee Memberships (MSSU)

·     College Marketing Committee (2025-Present)
·     PR Immersion Lab (2025-Present)
·     Dept. of Communication Social Media (2025-Present)
·     FTC/JHS Career Academies Advisory Board (2025-Present)

Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Advertising, Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia (2023-2024 Academic Year)

Copy Editor, Journal of Digital Design, Vol. 1 (December 2017), http://www.journalofdigitaldesign.com

GUST Scoring Evaluator, Undergraduate Admissions, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia (2018-2019) 

Graduate Associate, SEE Suite, Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia (Fall 2018 - Ongoing)

 Research Assistant, Games and Virtual Environments Laboratory, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia (Fall 2017 - Ongoing)

Instructor, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Creative Scholars Program, University of Georgia Torrance Center (Summer 2021)