Candis Callison’s research focuses on how media and information technology are shaping perceptions of, interactions with, and decisions about the environment. Currently, she is looking at the “selling” of climate change in the US and the interplay of media, scientific, and public discourse. During her time in HASTS, she has previously investigated information technology issues, GPS technology, digital representations of the environment, the debate over offshore oil drilling in northwestern British Columbia , and the science and technology used in salmon management in the Pacific Northwest.
Prior to HASTS, Candis completed a master’s degree in Comparative Media Studies at MIT focusing on issues related to visual culture, media convergence, and digital representations of the environment. Her previous professional background includes seven years of producing, writing, and reporting for television, the Internet, print, and radio in Canada (CBC, CTV, APTN) and the United States (Lycos, Tech TV). Born and raised in and around Vancouver, Canada , Candis is a member of the Tahltan Tribe located in northwestern British Columbia. She is married and has a two-year old daughter.
media; environment; climate change
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