Sean J. Upshaw, Ph.D
@iamsju82.bsky.social
Assistant Professor | Health Equity |Comic Nerd| Researcher | Medical Illustrator | Traveler | Excuse any typos (Pronouns: he/him/his) | Member of D9(Iota)| Howard University Grad (2018)
I’m honored to be this year’s recipient of the Rex Crawley Outstanding Service Award from the Black Caucus of the National Communication Association (NCA). It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for my achievements. (www.natcom.org/nca-awards/2...)
2025 Interest Group Award Winners - National Communication Association
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September 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I’m honored to be this year’s recipient of the Rex Crawley Outstanding Service Award from the Black Caucus of the National Communication Association (NCA). It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for my achievements. (www.natcom.org/nca-awards/2...)
Happy Friday and First of the Month #Newmonth #newpossibilities
August 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Happy Friday and First of the Month #Newmonth #newpossibilities
I’m delighted to learn that four out of the five submissions for the National Communication Association (NCA) were accepted, and I received very helpful feedback. More importantly, I’m thrilled that my co-authored paper with graduate students was among the accepted papers.
July 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I’m delighted to learn that four out of the five submissions for the National Communication Association (NCA) were accepted, and I received very helpful feedback. More importantly, I’m thrilled that my co-authored paper with graduate students was among the accepted papers.
A few days ago, I had the distinct honor of completing a nine-month initiative dedicated to health equity. This initiative has exposed me to a wealth of expertise, insightful perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities that have further solidified my commitment to this journey.
June 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
A few days ago, I had the distinct honor of completing a nine-month initiative dedicated to health equity. This initiative has exposed me to a wealth of expertise, insightful perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities that have further solidified my commitment to this journey.
Grades are finally submitted, my coauthor and I received a revise and resubmit from a top-tier journal, and I’m looking forward to upcoming conferences.
#professorlife
#professorlife
May 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Grades are finally submitted, my coauthor and I received a revise and resubmit from a top-tier journal, and I’m looking forward to upcoming conferences.
#professorlife
#professorlife
Grand Theft Auto 6 looks amazing and worth the price tag!
#GTA6
#GTA6
a man wearing sunglasses and a chain around his neck is smiling
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May 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Grand Theft Auto 6 looks amazing and worth the price tag!
#GTA6
#GTA6
May the 4th be with you (Happy Birthday to me and all May 4th individuals)
#maythe4thebewithyou #bday #Taurus
#maythe4thebewithyou #bday #Taurus
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May 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
May the 4th be with you (Happy Birthday to me and all May 4th individuals)
#maythe4thebewithyou #bday #Taurus
#maythe4thebewithyou #bday #Taurus
I had the privilege of mentoring two young scholars who embarked on two incredible projects related to media studies and health communication focused on chronic illnesses. These projects laid a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
#academicbluesky #research
#academicbluesky #research
April 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I had the privilege of mentoring two young scholars who embarked on two incredible projects related to media studies and health communication focused on chronic illnesses. These projects laid a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
#academicbluesky #research
#academicbluesky #research
I moderated the Polymathic Honors Symposium, featuring undergraduate thesis from four highly intelligent students. My advisee (pictured in green) excelled, and I was delighted by the innovation and self-reflection in their work.
#academicbsky #research #polymathicresearch #Thesis
#academicbsky #research #polymathicresearch #Thesis
April 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I moderated the Polymathic Honors Symposium, featuring undergraduate thesis from four highly intelligent students. My advisee (pictured in green) excelled, and I was delighted by the innovation and self-reflection in their work.
#academicbsky #research #polymathicresearch #Thesis
#academicbsky #research #polymathicresearch #Thesis
🎉 I am Honored and humbled to share that my article, “Centering Culture in Health Promotion Education: A Pedagogy Conversation about Health Promotion Education, Culture, and Health Equity,” has been awarded the Katherine Grace Hendrix Distinguished Article Award by SSCA 🏆
April 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🎉 I am Honored and humbled to share that my article, “Centering Culture in Health Promotion Education: A Pedagogy Conversation about Health Promotion Education, Culture, and Health Equity,” has been awarded the Katherine Grace Hendrix Distinguished Article Award by SSCA 🏆
I was fortunate enough to deliver a lecture titled “The Influence of Digital Media and Its Impact on In-Person Social Interactions.” This opportunity was made possible by the generous support of the Helen and Jeff Herbert Family. #Academicbluesky
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The Herbert Family University Lecture Series
The Helen and Jeff Herbert Family University Lecture Series gives first-year students an opportunity to interact with leading members of our faculty.
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March 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I was fortunate enough to deliver a lecture titled “The Influence of Digital Media and Its Impact on In-Person Social Interactions.” This opportunity was made possible by the generous support of the Helen and Jeff Herbert Family. #Academicbluesky
undergradcollege.utexas.edu/first-year-e...
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Happy Black History Month! New month, new opportunities!
To recap January’s successes:
My research was accepted into two competitive conferences.
I resubmitted a revised manuscript for publication.
Here’s to continued progress and achievements this month!
#AcademicBlueSky #BlackAcademic
#Health
To recap January’s successes:
My research was accepted into two competitive conferences.
I resubmitted a revised manuscript for publication.
Here’s to continued progress and achievements this month!
#AcademicBlueSky #BlackAcademic
#Health
February 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Happy Black History Month! New month, new opportunities!
To recap January’s successes:
My research was accepted into two competitive conferences.
I resubmitted a revised manuscript for publication.
Here’s to continued progress and achievements this month!
#AcademicBlueSky #BlackAcademic
#Health
To recap January’s successes:
My research was accepted into two competitive conferences.
I resubmitted a revised manuscript for publication.
Here’s to continued progress and achievements this month!
#AcademicBlueSky #BlackAcademic
#Health
Happy Happy New Year! May this year be filled with unforgettable adventures and new beginnings!
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
January 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy Happy New Year! May this year be filled with unforgettable adventures and new beginnings!
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
New month, new opportunities, and new perspectives. #December2024
December 1, 2024 at 6:06 PM
New month, new opportunities, and new perspectives. #December2024
Here’s my photo drop from National Communication Association conference in NOLA. As always, it was an absolute pleasure to witness the latest research, leadership growth, and innovation, as well as to see colleagues excelling in their respective fields in communication.
#Academicbluesky
#Academicbluesky
November 26, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Here’s my photo drop from National Communication Association conference in NOLA. As always, it was an absolute pleasure to witness the latest research, leadership growth, and innovation, as well as to see colleagues excelling in their respective fields in communication.
#Academicbluesky
#Academicbluesky
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I’ve begun a starter pack featuring members of Communication Scholars for Transformation. If you’d like to follow comm professors working to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the field and beyond, check them out! Certain to be rich discussions. #DEI go.bsky.app/KfMpyoH
November 18, 2024 at 11:01 PM
I’ve begun a starter pack featuring members of Communication Scholars for Transformation. If you’d like to follow comm professors working to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the field and beyond, check them out! Certain to be rich discussions. #DEI go.bsky.app/KfMpyoH
“The work had made them into Monsters.” - Alan Wake (from Alan Wake 2 from the addendum expansion, “The Lake House) #Gamer #AlanWake2
November 17, 2024 at 7:19 PM
“The work had made them into Monsters.” - Alan Wake (from Alan Wake 2 from the addendum expansion, “The Lake House) #Gamer #AlanWake2
When writing, it’s best to let your inner critic take a backseat. This is a space where all arguments, thoughts, and illustrations can surface and evolve to achieve your own defined end goal. Be kind to yourself, you will get there. #Writingtip #Academic #ResearchLife
Writing Taking GIF
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November 17, 2024 at 3:59 AM
When writing, it’s best to let your inner critic take a backseat. This is a space where all arguments, thoughts, and illustrations can surface and evolve to achieve your own defined end goal. Be kind to yourself, you will get there. #Writingtip #Academic #ResearchLife
Happy Friday, Folks! Today is research writing for me. What research are you working on today? #AcademicBluesky
November 15, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Happy Friday, Folks! Today is research writing for me. What research are you working on today? #AcademicBluesky
Hello to my new followers. I wear many hats in my life. As an academic, I study health disparities with a focus on underserved populations using a health communication approach. I’m an interdisciplinary qualitative interpretive scholar published in various interdisciplinary/communication journals.
November 14, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Hello to my new followers. I wear many hats in my life. As an academic, I study health disparities with a focus on underserved populations using a health communication approach. I’m an interdisciplinary qualitative interpretive scholar published in various interdisciplinary/communication journals.
Happy Thursday, everyone! So far, this app looks quite impressive. I’m excited about the prospect of building a vibrant community of scholars, colleagues, and more. #Bluesky #Academicbluesky
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November 14, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Happy Thursday, everyone! So far, this app looks quite impressive. I’m excited about the prospect of building a vibrant community of scholars, colleagues, and more. #Bluesky #Academicbluesky