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Theresa (Terri) Senft holds a BA (Hons) in Political Science from SUNY Albany, USA (1983) and a PhD in Performance Studies from New York University (2004). Her research centers on performance, self, and digital media, with a focus on visual display, identity, and streaming technologies. At Macquarie University, she teaches courses related to ethics, visual culture, and representational practices. Previously, Terri taught at New York University, the University of East London, and the University of the Virgin Islands. Since the 1990s, she has published on internet culture and has been a founding member of the Association of Internet Researchers, as well as the founder of the Selfie Researcher Network. Her notable works include "Camgirls: Celebrity Community in the Age of Social Networks" (Peter Lang, 2008) and the co-edited "Routledge Handbook" (Taylor & Francis, 2015). She is also recognized for her term 'microcelebrity' and her contributions to discussions surrounding selfie culture globally. Terri is currently consulting for the World Health Organization's Infodemic Management Unit, providing research guidance on youth-related issues and engagement with the CDC’s Vaccine Confidence Unit. Her impactful experience spans various outreach projects and engagements in public health.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and conducting research in Performance Studies, focusing on digital media and visual culture.
New York University • New York, USA
Engaged in teaching and research related to performance and digital culture.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).