Daniel Carter, Ph.D
School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Research Areas:
Data journalism, data visualization, influence of technical systems, e.g., social media platforms and web content management systems, on communication and knowledge production.
Background
Dr. Daniel Carter is a co-founding member of Texas Community Health News. His research focuses on understanding how social media platforms and web content management systems influence communication and knowledge.
Dr. Carter is a professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University. He holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Honors from the University of Texas at Austin, an MA in English Literature from The Ohio State University, and a PhD in Information Studies from the University of Texas.
About Faculty Fellows Projects
Dr. Daniel Carter leads Texas Community Health News (TCHN) in collaboration with Ms. Kym Fox. Many smaller counties don’t have the budget to produce their own stories, reports, and data, and in response TCHN, addresses this scarcity by leveraging the expertise of independent journalists and data visualization in order to foster health and resilience. The project aims to increase the capacities of news organizations across Texas and create awareness of public health issues through the publication of free-to-republish reports and data representations. Dr. Carter leads the data journalism and data visualization aspects of this joint effort.
Research Impact Highlights
Key metrics and accomplishments demonstrating ongoing impact in research, mentorship, and veteran-focused mental health advocacy.
Leadership
Data journalism and collaborative storytelling
Strengthen Local Media
Free, republishable data & reporting to strengthen local media
Public Health News Access
Expanding access to public health journalism in underserved areas
Featured Media
Growing up in Dickinson right outside of Houston, Dr. Daniel Carter wasn't sure what his future held for him. Entering college as an undecided major, spending some of his time writing, and now a professor in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dr. Carter never expected his journey to take him to San Marcos, Texas, where he's spent years teaching and inspiring students in journalism and beyond. Sam chats with Dr. Carter about his career path, his predictions of social media, and what advice he has for young creatives.