Daniel Sude
Fairfax,VA
Summary
A solution-focused researcher with general expertise in the social sciences and specific expertise in communication around controversial topics. Expertise is tailored to client and company needs. Experience both inside and outside of the classroom mobilizing small teams of researchers to produce outstanding, rigorous, research projects, within the US and internationally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Assistant Professor
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
08.2022 - Current
- Independently prepared and led courses in Research Methods (14 BA and 4 MA students), Senior Seminar (30 BA students), and Imagining Better Social Media (30 BA students, 3 MA students)
- Research Methods: Introduced content analysis, webscraping with rTweet, network analysis, grounded theory approaches, qualitative interviewing, focus groups, survey design, experimental methods, and statistical analysis.
- Across courses: Taught research literacy: how to understand and communicate about research
- Across courses: Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Across courses: Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Market Research Consultant
Self-employeed
06.2018 - Current
- Survey design, data analysis, branding, and efficacy study for Good Pharma (https://drinkgoodpharma.com/)
- Designed survey and authored report examining overall quality and perceived health impacts of Treaty CBD product line (https://ourtreaty.com/); analyzed results from taste-tests for same client, accounting for within-subject variance.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Tel Aviv University
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems related to social media and politics.
- Conducted survey-based and experimental research
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results (multi-level modeling, confirmatory factor analysis, exploratory factor analysis).
- Leveraged interpersonal, technical, and communication skills to mentor 2 MA students.
- Published research results in peer-reviewed Communication journals (New Media & Society; Journal of Computer Mediated Communication).
Lecturer
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Independently taught Public Speaking to 34 students, online
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Independently taught in-person and online courses in Persuasive Communication (179 students).
- Independently taught laboratory sections of Industry Research Methods, helping students to perfect and apply skills learned in lecture (108 students).
- Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
Graduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed statistical analyses (ANOVA, OLS regressions) in SPSS and R.
- Trained Research Assistants to develop a quantitative Content Analysis of incivility on Reddit.
- Contributed to 2 scientific papers for peer reviewed publication (Political Communication; Communication Methods and Measures).
Graduate Research Fellow
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed unique research into the impact of political content browsing on perceptions of publics and in turn on self-perceptions.
- Analyzed data using multi-level modeling in SPSS and R.
- Produced peer reviewed publications in Communication Monographs and Mass Communication and Society
Blogger
SoothSpace
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Translated social scientific findings, particularly social psychological research, for an online community in which members gave each other advice.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of British Columbia
08.2013 - 08.2015
- TA for Cultural Psychology, Personality Psychology, and Social Psychology
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
Laboratory Manager
University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Managed variety of social psychology experiments for Dr. Kimberly Rios's students.
- Independently conducted experimental research.
Tutor
Self-employed
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with students (2 K-12, 1 MA) to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Research Assistant
Hanover Research Council
Washington
02.2008 - 11.2009
- Produced custom reports for clients in multiple industries: education, healthcare, and more.
- Conducted qualitative interviews with members of clients’ peer institutions
Education
Ph.D. - Communication
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08.2020
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC08.2015
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH08.2007
Skills
- Statistical analysis: Multi-level modeling, SEM, network analysis
- Statistical software: R, SPSS, some Python
- Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative
- Research and Analysis: 8 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters
- Instructional Design: Can teach and mentor researchers
- Research Writing: Can translate research for diverse audiences
- Critical Thinking: Have developed new theoretical approaches to pressing problems
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team management
Timeline
Visiting Assistant Professor
The George Washington University
08.2022 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Tel Aviv University
09.2020 - 08.2022
Lecturer
The Ohio State University
05.2020 - 08.2020
Market Research Consultant
Self-employeed
06.2018 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
05.2018 - 05.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2017 - 05.2018
Graduate Research Fellow
The Ohio State University
08.2016 - 08.2017
Blogger
SoothSpace
08.2015 - 08.2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of British Columbia
08.2013 - 08.2015
Laboratory Manager
University Of Chicago
08.2012 - 08.2013
Tutor
Self-employed
08.2011 - 08.2013
Research Assistant
Hanover Research Council
02.2008 - 11.2009
Ph.D. - Communication
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Dartmouth College
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