Dr. Natalie Bazarova

Professor

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Biography

Natalie Bazarova is a professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University, where she serves as Associate Vice Provost and co-director of the Digital AI Literacy Initiative. Her work spans various fields including digital literacy, augmented reality, and the psychosocial implications of technology. Bazarova’s academic contributions focus on community-driven, evidence-based solutions that promote critical engagement with technology. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and received multiple awards for her research excellence and mentoring efforts. Her ongoing projects investigate topics such as restorative justice in online contexts, digital safety experiences among youth, and the role of mobile media in social support interactions. Bazarova’s initiatives aim to educate and empower young audiences, equipping them with skills to navigate digital environments responsibly and effectively. She emphasizes the importance of understanding public perceptions of technology and encourages interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary challenges in communication and technology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Top Paper Award

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Faculty Excellence Undergraduate Research Mentoring

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Collaborative Project Award

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PRYDE Award

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Top Four Paper Award

Courses

COMM 3400/INFO 3400: Social Behavior Technology COMM 6460: Human Communication Technology COMM 4980: Communication Teaching Experience COMM 2990: Directed Research Experience COMM 7970: Graduate Independent Study INFO 4900: Independent Reading Research COMM 4990: Independent Research COMM 2820: Research Methods Communication Studies

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture