Maria Shpeer

Biography

Maria Shpeer, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies. Dr. Shpeer uses social scientific qualitative and quantitative research methods, her primary areas of specialization are international and political communication, focusing on the intersection of identity, culture, and politics in the context of media. 

Dr. Shpeer's publications can be found in the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication, Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, Russian Journal of Communication, International Journal of Communication, and more. 

Dr. Shpeer was born and raised in Eastern Europe. She speaks three languages, enjoys reading, hiking, and her dogs.