Edna Anderson-Taylor Communication Institute
Annual Symposium
JOIN US ON OCTOBER 23, 2026, FOR A SYMPOSIUM ON COMMUNITIES, HEALTH, AND DEMOCRACY
Past Symposia
Each year, the Institute hosts an annual symposium that brings together experts and emerging scholars to think together about a pressing issue. These symposia help cross boundaries between research and practice, varied methodologies, and different generations of scholars and practitioners. The Institute is committed to honoring the significance of past conversations by preserving and sharing the work of previous symposia. Each event has brought together scholars, students, and community members to explore urgent and timely themes—ranging from media and misinformation to environmental justice and the future of technology. By maintaining an archive of these gatherings, we affirm our belief that understanding the past is essential to shaping meaningful dialogue and action in the present and future.
Media, Protest, and Resistance Symposium
Explore the 2026 Media, Protest, and Resistance Symposium and discover how scholars examined the roles of media, protest, and collective action in responding to democratic decline and advancing social change.
Health & Environmental Justice in Latina/o/x Communities Symposium
Explore the 2024 Symposium and discover how scholars are bridging the gaps among diverse methodological perspectives.
Identity and Social Media Symposium
Explore the 2023 Identity and Social Media Symposium and discover how scholars are bridging the gaps between computational methods and critical/cultural perspectives.
Energy Democracy Symposium
Explore the 2017 Energy Democracy Symposium and see how researchers came together to shape a collaborative agenda for studying the intersection of energy, equity, and public engagement.