Marking ICA’s 75th anniversary, this year’s conference centers on the theme “Disrupting and Consolidating Communication Research.” The theme encourages reflection on the evolution of communication studies and the association’s role in shaping its trajectory. Through panels and sessions, participants will explore how the field is adapting to technological advances, social transformation, and institutional challenges.
Awarded for their work as journalists and photographers, the winners credit SC&I for preparing them for success.
“Stay true to who you are. As you chase your dreams, it’s very easy to be consumed in hustle culture, especially in New York, and lose sight of who you are. Never feel that you have to compromise your integrity and who you are as an individual,” McCoy said.
“After being at SC&I, I began thinking about how I could combine my interests in policy and law with journalism and continue expanding myself,” Wilson said.
Ohayon said the JMS courses he’s taking are equipping him with the necessary skills he needs to land the internships he’s aiming for.
“If you take JMS and run with it, applying it to all the different places you're working and getting experience, it’s extremely helpful,” Berwick said.