Dr. Melissa Aronczyk

Professor

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Biography

Melissa Aronczyk is a Professor of Media Studies in the School of Communication & Information at Rutgers University. Her research explores the intersections of public relations, environmentalism, and communication strategies related to climate change. She has co-authored works such as 'A Strategic Nature: Public Relations and the Politics of Environmentalism,' which received the 2023 Roderick P. Hart Outstanding Book Award from the National Communication Association; her writing features in prominent outlets including 'The Nation,' 'Financial Times,' 'Rolling Stone,' 'CNBC,' and more. Aronczyk's contributions also encompass influential books, including 'Branding the Nation: The Global Business of National Identity' and 'Blowing Up the Brand: Critical Perspectives on Promotional Culture.' She has investigated how PR practices shape public discourse on climate solutions, notably in her feature stories for 'The Washington Post' and 'Foreign Policy.'

Research Interests

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.