Contact Information
702 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
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Biography
My research centers on governance with a focus on democracy and citizen participation. I explore how citizens engage in democratic governance through social media and aim to deepen an understanding of democratic theory and ideals. I also examine the practical application of these principles, particularly in balancing power between the government and the governed, especially in the African context in relation to the West.
Education
B.A in Communication, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
M.S in Communication, Illinois State University, Normal
Grants
Wayne Brockriede Graduate Fellowship in Communication, 2024
Student Caucus Travel Grant, National Communication Association, 2023
Awards and Honors
2024 Top Student and Debut Paper Awards, RTC Interest Group, CSCA
Highlighted Publications
Niftulaeva, A., Lasisi, O., Elewosi, M., Edor, M., & Carr, C. T. (2024). Tempus Fugit: Unraveling Temporal Occurrence and Display Order Effects of Online Information on Employer Impressions. Media Psychology, 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/15213269.2024.2401526
Edor, Matthew, "Navigating Democracy: Perspectives on Western-Style Democracy in Africa" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 1904. https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1904
Edor, M., Elewosi, M., Gomes, G., Parfenova, D., Rahman, E., Thomas, H.S., & Carr, C. T. (2023). Exploring the role of ventriloquism in warranting organizational perceptions: Sponsored content for dummies. Human Communication & Technology, 3(2), 118-137. https://journals.ku.edu/hct/article/view/18719/19145