Contact Information
702 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
Office Hours
Research Interests
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
M.S in Communication, Illinois State University, Normal
B.A in Communication, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Grants
University Block Grant Fellowship, Summer 2025
Elizabeth Winter Young Fellowship, Summer 2025
Wayne Brockriede Graduate Fellowship in Communication, 2024-2029
Student Caucus Travel Grant, National Communication Association, 2023, 2024
Awards and Honors
2024 Top Student and Debut Paper Awards, RTC Interest Group, CSCA
Courses Taught
CMN 111: Oral and Written Communication I, Fall 2024
CMN 112: Oral and Written Communication II, Spring 2025
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