Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Dr. Paula Lazili Weissman is an assistant professor in the Center for Health Professions Education. She has a PhD in communication from the University of Maryland. She has many years of experience teaching in, developing, and directing online graduate programs and working as a strategic communication research and evaluation consultant for a variety of health communication and policy efforts. Her current research interests include online and blended learning design, assessment, program evaluation, and generative AI in health professions education.
Education/Academic qualification
Communication, PhD, University of Maryland
1 Sep 2006 → 31 May 2103
Award Date: 31 May 2013
Mass Communication, Master, The University of Pennsylvania
1 Sep 1996 → 31 Aug 1998
Award Date: 31 Aug 1998
Communication, Bachelor, University of Massachusetts Amherst
1 Sep 1989 → 31 May 1993
Award Date: 31 May 1993
External positions
Senior Researcher (Consultant), Ripple Effect
1 Oct 2020 → 31 Aug 2024
Faculty Research Collaborator, Center for Media & Social Impact , American University
1 Sep 2020 → 31 Aug 2024
Senior Professorial Lecturer, American University
1 Sep 2019 → 30 Jun 2024
Program Director, American University
1 Sep 2016 → 30 Jun 2019
Professorial Lecturer
1 Sep 2013 → 31 Aug 2018
Assistant Program Director, Johns Hopkins University
1 Sep 2012 → 31 Aug 2103
Lecturer & Program Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University
1 Sep 2009 → 31 Aug 2011
Adjunct Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University
1 Sep 2005 → 31 Aug 2008
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Research output
- 3 Article
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All Talk, Not Enough Action: Civic Engagement in U.S. Entertainment TV at a Time of Crisis
Weissman, P. L., Borum, C. & Conrad-Pérez, D., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Mass Communication and Society. 28, 6, p. 1034-1067 34 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Public relations in the age of data: corporate perspectives on social media analytics (SMA)
Fitzpatrick, K. R. & Weissman, P. L., 5 Nov 2021, In: Journal of Communication Management. 25, 4, p. 401-416 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
19 Scopus citations -
Disruption in PR Education: Online Master’s Degree Programs in Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Weissman, P. L., Puglisi, G., Bernardini, D. & Graf, J., 1 Dec 2019, In: Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. 74, 4, p. 371-387 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus citations
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Using Gen AI and Custom Chatbots for Course Site Redesign
Paula Weissman (Speaker) & Anita Samuel (Speaker)
26 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Transforming Learner Expression: AI Tools for Dynamic UDL Action Strategies
Paula Weissman (Speaker) & Anita Samuel (Speaker)
21 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Revolutionizing Learning: AI for Inclusive Representation in UDL. Adult Learning Virtual Community
Paula Weissman (Speaker) & Anita Samuel (Speaker)
21 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Empowering Inclusive Learning: Leveraging AI for UDL Engagement
Paula Weissman (Speaker) & Anita Samuel (Speaker)
17 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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American University: New Study by SOC Researchers Explores How Civic Engagement is Portrayed on Television
14/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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NEW STUDY BY SOC RESEARCHERS EXPLORES HOW CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IS PORTRAYED ON TELEVISION
13/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
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