Email tahassan@purdue.edu Website http://toqahassan.phd.sh/ | 114A Porter Hall |
Appointments
Assistant Professor of Digital Media
Communication & Creative Arts Department
Purdue University Northwest (Fall 2023 - Present)
Teaching media studies, digital technology and design through code
Researching the etiology of digital media use and selection, with a special interest in genetics and family behaviors as influencing media use
Founder and Director of Comm Creatives Lab
Purdue University Northwest (Spring 2024 - Present)
Launched a student-led graphic design agency for experiential learning
Mentoring students on collaboration with local business clients
Facilitating creative contracts between clients and students negotiation
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication & Information | August, 2023 |
Topic Areas: Video Game and Media Behaviors, Parent-Child Interaction, Behavioral Genetics
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Advisors: Dr. Jennifer McCullough & Dr. Chance York
Master of Arts in Communication | December, 2018 |
Major: Computer-Mediated Communication, Intercultural Communication
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Thesis: Speaking Through Their Clothes: The Identity Challenges of Muslim Women Using Social Media in The Western World To Negotiate Beauty Frames
Advisor: Dr. Kathleen D. Clark
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems | May, 2016 |
Major: Computer Information Systems, Cisco Networking
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) May 2019-May 2022
HTML (Expert), CSS (Expert), Stata (Expert) JavaScript (Intermediate), R (Novice), Python (Learning)
Social Media Management, CC Photoshop, CC Premiere, 365 Office Suite, G-Suite
Languages: Native-Fluent English, Native-Fluent Arabic, Limited Working Korean
Lambert, C. A., Ewing, M., Hassan, T. (February, 2024). Watchful waiting: public relations strategies to minimize and manage a fake news crisis. Journal of Communication Management. 10.1108/JCOM-05-2022-0064
Hassan, T. (January, 2023). Genetic and environmental influences on playing video games. Media Psychology. 10.1080/15213269.2023.2165504
Hassan, T. (2018). Seeking Unity Despite Differences: Female Muslim College Students and Cultural Bridges of Social Media. Journal of Research, Assessment, and Practice in Higher Education, 3(1), 6.
Hassan, T. (in progress). Parental gaming attitudes as predictors of co-playing behavior with children.
Hassan, T. (under review). Social media algorithms as an interpersonal partner.
Hassan, T. (under review). Twin Studies on Communication and Media.
Hassan, T. (August, 2025). Dad, You’re Making Me Lose!: Parental Confidence to Play Video Games with Their Kids. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication in San Francisco, California.
Hassan, T. (June, 2024). The Future of Genetics in Communication Research: A Methodological Primer. Presented at the first annual meeting of the Communication Science Futures (CommSciFutures) in East Lansing, Michigan.
Hassan, T. (November, 2023). A Review of Twin Studies in the Communication Discipline. Presented at the National Communication Association (NCA) in National Harbor, Maryland.
Craig, M. J. A., Zhu, Y., Silva, D. E., Noi, S. M., Hassan, T., & Choi, M. (November, 2023). It listens to me so I feel well and connected: Investigating the influence of TikTok users’ perceived algorithm responsiveness & (in)sensitivity on well-being via self-determination. Paper presentation at the National Communication Association 109th Annual Convention, National Harbor, MD, United States.
Choi, M., Craig, M., Hassan, T., Zhu, Y., Quintela, G., Noi, S., & Silva, D. (May, 2023). Why don’t you listen to me: An investigation of user perceptions of algorithm responsiveness and insensitivity and its effects on self-determination and well-being. Paper presented at the International Communication Association Pre-Conference in Toronto, Canada.
Craig, M., Hassan, T., Egbert-Scheibelhoffer, N., & Morris, G. (March-April, 2023). The Impact of Political Ideology on Self-Perceived Risk, Self-Efficacy, and Social Distancing During The COVID-19 Pandemic. Presented at the Central States Communication Association (CSCA). St. Louis, MO.
Hassan, T. (May, 2022). Genetic and Environmental Influences on Playing Video Games. Presented at the annual International Communication Association (ICA). Paris, France.
York, C., & Hassan, T. (May, 2021) Genetic Variation as a Source of Heterogeneity in Psychological Responses to Media. Presented at the annual International Communication Association (ICA). Denver, Colorado.
Lambert, C. A., Ewing, M., Hassan, T. (March, 2020). “Watchful waiting”: How public relations practitioners prepare for a fake news crisis. International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC). Orlando, Florida.
Razek, N., Vang, M., Fabre Rose, K., Hassan, T., McClain, E., Schrader, K., & Weissbaum, L. (June, 2016). Reel them in: A framework for bridging underrepresented students to STEM majors, Paper presented at NASPA 2016 Closing the Achievement Gap Conference in Baltimore, MD.
Hassan, T., Williams, S., Sipe, W., Eberline, A., Poyner-Smith, K., Baxter, J. (April, 2022). Thinking About and Thriving in Graduate School. Presented at the Central States Communication Association (CSCA). Madison, Wisconsin.
D’Enbaeu, S., Hassan, T., Starcher, S., Walter, H., Jennings, N., Chauveau, P. (October, 2018). Graduate School 101. Panel Discussion at The Ohio Communication Association, Undergraduate Pre-Conference.
Hassan, T. (October, 2019). Negotiating an Identity Crisis: Muslim Women on Social Media in the US. Presented at the Ohio Communication Association at Xavier University.
Purdue University Northwest | |
30900 - Visual Communication | 2025, Fall |
30900 - Visual Communication 32102:001/002: Web Design | 2025, Spring |
39000:001 - Creative Coding 30900 - Visual Communication 52000 - Small Group Communication Theory | 2024, Fall |
32102:001/002 – Web Design 39000 - Digital Media & Family Communication 53100 - Foundations of Mass Communication Research | 2024, Spring |
32102:001/002 – Web Design 53400:001 – Comparative Telecommunication Systems 32800:001 – Visual Communication Design I | 2023, Fall |
Kent State University | |
15310:011 – Creative Coding | 2023, Spring |
15310:011 – Creative Coding | 2022, Fall |
Creative Coding Summer Workshops: Assistant Instructor | 2022, Summer |
20001:011 – Media, Power, and Culture | 2022, Spring |
20001:011 – Media, Power, and Culture | 2021, Fall |
The University of Akron | |
7600:105-44 – Introduction to Public Speaking: Recitation | 2018, Spring |
7600:105-21 – Introduction to Public Speaking: Recitation | 2018, Spring |
7600:105-55 – Introduction to Public Speaking: Recitation | 2017, Fall |
7600:105-23 – Introduction to Public Speaking: Recitation | 2017, Fall |
Rock Star Reviewer. Hassan, T. (February, 2022). Elected as Rock Star Reviewer by the Communication Science and Biology Division at the International Communication Association for the 72nd annual ICA Conference in Paris, France.
Top Paper Award. York, C. & Hassan, T. (May, 2021) “Genetic Variation as a Source of Heterogeneity in Psychological Responses to Media.” With Ph.D. advisor Dr. Chance York. Presented remotely for the annual International Communication Association (ICA). Denver, Colorado.
Top Graduate Student Poster. Hassan, T. (October, 2019). Negotiating an Identity Crisis: Muslim Women on Social Media in the United States. Presented at the Ohio Communication Association at Xavier University.
Faculty Advisory Liaisons. (November, 2023). Faculty Advisory Liaison for Center for Faculty Excellence at Purdue University Northwest.
Social Media Chair (August 2022 - Present). Communication Technology Division of Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).
Reviewer (April, 2022). Communication and Social Cognition Division at the 108th annual National Communication Association (NCA).
Interim Social Media Officer (January, 2022 - August 2022). Communication Technology Division of Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).
Session Chair (November, 2021). Communication and Social Cognition Division at the 107th annual National Communication Association (NCA).
Reviewer (November, 2021). Communication Science and Biology Division at the 71st International Communication Association (ICA).
Editorial Board (October, 2021 - Present). The Korean Journal of Communication.
Reviewer (July, 2021). Ohio Communication Association.
Reviewer (April, 2021). Communication and Social Cognition Division at the 107th annual National Communication Association (NCA).
Journal Manuscript Reviewer (October, 2020). Digital Journalism Journal.
Akron Civic Commons. (October, 2022). Sandy Saulsberry, Toqa Hassan, Grace Hudson, Marcus Saulsberry, Dan Rice. Summit Lake: Restoring Relationships & Honoring Our Commitment. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/3EpTETH
Hild, J. (May, 2021). Student Spotlight: Toqa Hassan. Featured in the Division of Graduate Studies, Office of the Provost. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/366nXlt
Doncaster, L. (July, 2021). GSO Teaching Fellow: Toqa Hassan. Graduate Student Orientation Teaching Fellow for 2021-2022 Academic Year. Featured in the Division of Graduate Students, Office of the Provost. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/3jyhPFM
Pezzaniti, I. (June, 2018). A Rhombus Is Not a Hijab: Toqa Hassan Explains Islam and the Role of the Hijab. The Devil Strip Magazine. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/3O4B47Q
Hassan, T., Artz, L., & Balthaser, B. (2023). War in Palestine. Presented at the Center for Global Studies November Forum at Purdue University Northwest.
Hassan, T. (October, 2020). Muslim Youth at the Islamic Day of Ohio hosted by The Islamic Council of Ohio.
Hassan, T. (November, 2018). Being a Muslim in the US: A Woman’s Perspective. Presented at The University of Akron’s School of Communication: Intercultural Communication.
Hassan, T. (July, 2018). Being a Muslim in the US: A Woman’s Perspective. Presentation and Discussion presented at The University of Akron’s School of Communication: Intercultural Communication.
Hassan, T. (June, 2018). Introduction to Islam: A Muslim Woman’s Point of View. Presentation and Discussion presented at the Northwest Akron Branch, Akron Summit County Public Library.
Hassan, T. (July, 2017). Eating the Frog: Ending Procrastination and Getting Work Done. Training Presentation presented at Choose Ohio First – STEM, Running Start Summer Bridge.
Hassan, T. (July, 2017). The Seven Steps of the P.A.S.S.I.O.N. Planner: Training Presentation presented at Choose Ohio First – STEM, Running Start Summer Bridge.
Hassan, T. (October, 2015). Faith in Action – The Religion of Islam. Workshop Presentation to Akron Public Schools History Teachers. Presented at Archbishop Hoban High School.