SXSW

The constant transformation of technology is something that must be continually observed and discussed on a mass scale, and the SXSW Interactive platform is the ideal arena for this discussion. This festival is absolutely necessary for anyone who seeks to

Why I should go to SXSW Interactive South by Southwest Interactive is a fantastic opportunity for all technology producers and consumers to come together and celebrate the ever expanding field. The annual festival attracts technology buffs of all shapes and

South by Southwest is known for being a great platform for startups presenting the latest innovations to the world. In many cases, these startups have become popular after this instrumental week, however other startups were not as influential. A great

Being a part of the SXTXState Project and continuing to further its influence and innovation at SXSW Interactive would be more than a dream come true for me, especially doing so during my final semester in the mass communication graduate

My Objectives What I Bring to the Table Through my professional work experience, an internship and many opportunities on campus, I have developed skills that will allow me to contribute at a high level to SXTXState. After completing my undergraduate

Hacker Journalism: The Good, the Bad, and the Awesome What do you think of when you hear the term “hacker journalism”? If your thoughts turn immediately to the News of the World phone hacking scandal, you’re not alone. Because the

While I’ve never been to the SXSW interactive conference I associate it with a giant think tank. A place where innovators, entrepranuers, academics, trend setters, trend spotters, and problems solvers come to discuss, learn, connect, and try to gain insight

The academic study of the social aspects of the media has been my passion for half my life, but my awareness of the subject matter has always far lagged behind my passion. Having lived in Austin for many years, I

Emerging Audiences in Digital Spaces The paradigm shift precipitated by new media and advances in communication technology have provided unprecedented opportunities for democratic action and access. However, questions arise regarding how these advancements are impacting ethnic and cultural minorities, specifically

Last year I was fortunate to be a part of the SXTX team that worked with Dr. Royal in covering SXSWi. It was an excellent opportunity and an irreplaceable learning experience. I interviewed everyone from the president of NPR, Gary