Education
B.S., Advertising, Wuhan Polytechnic University, China
MFA., Art of Radio and Television, Kunming University of Science and Technology
Ph.D., Mass Communication, University of South Carolina, ‘23
Background
Shudan Huang is originally from Hubei, China. She was a journalist, news editor and documentary director. She worked at China Arab TV, CCTV and directed an independent feminism documentary called The Burmese Bride. She switched to academia for her keen interest in communication science.
Huang served as vice president of Student Union of Wuhan Polytechnic University. Now she serves as social chair at GSIG of AEJMC. She is one of the 2020-2021 Graduate Civic Scholars of the University of South Carolina Graduate School.
Huang is versatile and embraces all types of art and sports. She is a ballet dancer and a judoka. She has a strong interest in Chinese historical drama; one of her dreams is to be a scriptwriter. She loves animals and nature, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking.
Research Interests
health communication, public relations, advertising and feminism research