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Austin Calhoun

Austin Stair Calhoun

Research Assistant

203 Cooke Hall
1900 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612.625-7327 voice
612-625-7700 fax
calho029@umn.edu

Education history

·         Current Ph.D. student, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. —  Major: kinesiology, Emphasis: sport sociology

·         M.S.Ed. (2006), University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. — Major: sport administration — Thesis: Perceived Organization Support Among Division III Athletic Directors

·         B.A. (1999), Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va. —  Major: journalism and mass communications

Research interests

·         Media, specifically new and digital forms, and sport; gender and sport; collegiate and amateur athletics; information infrastructure

Professional experience

·         University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. — Research Assistant, Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport — 2008-present.

·         University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. — Physical Activity Program Instructor — 2008-present.

·         Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va. — Assistant Sports Information Director — 2006-2008.

·         University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. — Research Assistant, Sport Administration Program — 2005-2006.

·         USA Water Polo, Colorado Springs, Colo. — Sport Development Assistant/Membership Coordinator — Summer 2005.

·         University of Delaware, Newark, Del. — Sports Information Intern — 2003-2004.

Publications

·         Gillentine, A., Miller, J. & Calhoun, A, (2008). Negligent Marketing. What all Sport Marketers Should Know. Journal of Contemporary Athletics 3(2).

Professional affiliations

·         CoSIDA — College Sports Information Directors of America