Alex Hinck
@alexhinck.bsky.social
Assistant professor of interpersonal communication and technology at University of Cincinnati researching stigma, online support, and interpersonal & intergroup relationships. She/her
For those attending NCA next week, please join us at the UC reception!
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
For those attending NCA next week, please join us at the UC reception!
Oof. Didn’t realize how absent I’ve been in BlueSky. Seems fitting to announce that I’ve moved to University of Cincinnati’s School of Communication, Film and Media Studies!
November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Oof. Didn’t realize how absent I’ve been in BlueSky. Seems fitting to announce that I’ve moved to University of Cincinnati’s School of Communication, Film and Media Studies!
Getting sick before I had a kid: *cough* *cough* I think I’m getting the black lung
Getting sick with a kid:
Getting sick with a kid:
spongebob squarepants is sitting in a chair in front of a window with his arms outstretched .
ALT: spongebob squarepants is sitting in a chair in front of a window with his arms outstretched .
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January 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Getting sick before I had a kid: *cough* *cough* I think I’m getting the black lung
Getting sick with a kid:
Getting sick with a kid:
Thanksgiving plan: turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, harvest salad, and chocolate pie.
Thanksgiving outcome: Indian takeout. 🤷🏻♀️ 100% happy with the outcome.
Thanksgiving outcome: Indian takeout. 🤷🏻♀️ 100% happy with the outcome.
November 29, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Thanksgiving plan: turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, harvest salad, and chocolate pie.
Thanksgiving outcome: Indian takeout. 🤷🏻♀️ 100% happy with the outcome.
Thanksgiving outcome: Indian takeout. 🤷🏻♀️ 100% happy with the outcome.
So excited to see our work published in #IJOC!
Did you see @alexhinck.bsky.social's newest publication in #IJOC? Digital imagined contact, testing her theory of dual-process intergroup-interpersonal interactions. Now live and free for you to read!
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OK, Boomer: Activating Intergroup Perceptions to Facilitate Intergenerational Contact in Social Media | Hinck | International Journal of Communication
OK, Boomer: Activating Intergroup Perceptions to Facilitate Intergenerational Contact in Social Media
ijoc.org
November 26, 2024 at 9:26 PM
So excited to see our work published in #IJOC!
Reposted by Alex Hinck
The way US police are adopting AI is “inherently chaotic,” writes @jamesmodonnell.bsky.social. “Without federal regulation on how police departments can and cannot use AI, the lines will be drawn by departments and police-tech companies themselves.” www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/19/1...
How the largest gathering of US police chiefs is talking about AI
Officers training in virtual reality, cities surveilled by webs of sensors, and AI-generated police reports are all a sign of what’s to come.
www.technologyreview.com
November 25, 2024 at 7:47 PM
The way US police are adopting AI is “inherently chaotic,” writes @jamesmodonnell.bsky.social. “Without federal regulation on how police departments can and cannot use AI, the lines will be drawn by departments and police-tech companies themselves.” www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/19/1...
Did you have a productive #NCA24 conference? Did it inspire ideas? Did you make some quality connections?? Foster these outcomes! Take the time to write down your ideas so you don’t lose these important thoughts! Email the folks who you made connections to open the door for future conversations!
November 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Did you have a productive #NCA24 conference? Did it inspire ideas? Did you make some quality connections?? Foster these outcomes! Take the time to write down your ideas so you don’t lose these important thoughts! Email the folks who you made connections to open the door for future conversations!
Had a lovely time at #NCA24! It’s always so fun and rejuvenating to connect with old and new friends, and it’s inspiring listening to the amazing work that scholars are doing! Until next time, folks!
November 24, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Had a lovely time at #NCA24! It’s always so fun and rejuvenating to connect with old and new friends, and it’s inspiring listening to the amazing work that scholars are doing! Until next time, folks!
Reposted by Alex Hinck
Hi #commsky friends -- if you're a member of HCTD at NCA, a reminder that we're seeking nominations for leadership and committees:
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Seeking Nominations for Human Communication & Technology Division Leadership & Committees
With the annual NCA convention this week, the Human Communication & Technology Division is seeking nominations, including self-nominations, for the following positions:
Vice-Chair Elect (4-year commit...
telegra.ph
November 18, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Hi #commsky friends -- if you're a member of HCTD at NCA, a reminder that we're seeking nominations for leadership and committees:
Hi! Loving the BlueSky over here! I’m Dr. Alex Hinck, an assistant prof at sfsu.
I’m a Michigander at heart, current Californian, lover of coffee, and new academic mom.
I’m eager to connect with you all!
I’m a Michigander at heart, current Californian, lover of coffee, and new academic mom.
I’m eager to connect with you all!
November 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Hi! Loving the BlueSky over here! I’m Dr. Alex Hinck, an assistant prof at sfsu.
I’m a Michigander at heart, current Californian, lover of coffee, and new academic mom.
I’m eager to connect with you all!
I’m a Michigander at heart, current Californian, lover of coffee, and new academic mom.
I’m eager to connect with you all!