October 2014

CURRICULUM VITAE

KATLYN ELISE GANGI

University of California, Santa Barbara • Department of Communication • 4417 Social Sciences and Media Studies Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4020 • • (630)337-6570

EDUCATION

Ph.D.University of California, Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA

Doctor of Philosophy in Communication, expected graduation June 2015, GPA: 3.93

Advisor: WalidAfifi; Committee Members: Tamara Afifi, Howard Giles

Dissertation: Couples’ conversations about sexual health: The role of empathic accuracy and uncertainty management on health behaviors

M.A.University of Montana – Missoula, MT

Master of Arts in Communication Studies, May 2011, GPA: 4.0

Advisor: Alan Sillars; Committee Members: Stephen Yoshimura, Luke Conway

Thesis: In the game of love, play by the rules: An investigation of the implications of relationship rule consensus about the meaning of honesty and deception in romantic relationships

B.A.Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 2009, GPA: 3.89; 4-year Varsity Letter winner, Academic All-American and All-Big Ten, and 2009 MVP, Gymnastics

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

Teaching Assistantship: Department of Communication,

University of California, Santa Barbara. Sep 2011-present

RESEARCH INTERESTS

October 2014

Interpersonal Communication, Relational Communication

Specific Interests: health outcomes of interpersonal communication, empathic accuracy, uncertainty management,social support

October 2014

RESEARCH

Refereed Publications:

Roggensack, K. E., & Sillars, A. (2014). Agreement and understanding about honesty and deception rules in romantic relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 31(2), 178-199. doi: 10.1177/0265407513489914

Manuscripts Under Review:

Afifi, W.,Gangi, K.,Blascovich, J.,Afifi, T.,Cornick, J.,Merrill, A.,Ryan, W. & Sterling, K. (revise and resubmit).Mothers' impact on daughters' cardiovascular reactivity in a high-threat context:An immersive virtual environment study. Human Communication Research.

Conference Papers and Presentations:

Afifi, W.,Gangi, K.,Blascovich, J.,Afifi, T.,Cornick, J.,Merrill, A.,Ryan, W. & Sterling, K. (2014, May).Mothers' impact on daughters' cardiovascular reactivity in a high-threat context:An immersive virtual environment study. 64th. Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association, Interpersonal Communication Division, Seattle, WA.

Nabi, R., Dragojevic, M., Hartsell, E., Hasell, A., Mangus, M., & Roggensack, K. (2013, June). “That’s-Not-All” as a media influence strategy: Exploring the role of excitement in motivating purchasing desire. 63rd. Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association, Mass Media Division, London, England.

Roggensack, K., & Sillars, A. (2012, May). In the game of love, play by the rules: Agreement and understanding about honesty and deception rules in romantic relationships. International Communication Association, 62nd Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association. Interpersonal Communication Division, Phoenix, AZ.

Roggensack, K., McFadden, J., Sherwood, A., & Sullivan, S. (2010, November). I got dumped on Facebook: new media’s role in conflict management. Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Interpersonal Communication Division, San Francisco, CA.

Work in Progress:

Afifi, W. A.,Gangi, K.The role of mood in influencing information seeking in the context of genetic testing: A test of the theory of motivated information management.Manuscript in preparation.

Afifi, W. A., & Gangi, K., & Afifi, T.D. The experiences of uncertainty in the lives of undocumented immigrants.Qualitative coding in progress.

Afifi, T. D., Denes, A., Coveleski, S., Davis, S., Merrill, A., Gangi, K. Identity gaps as a predictor of adolescents’ risky behaviors: The role of family communication environment.Second wave of data collection currently in progress.

Gangi, K.Couples’ conversations about sexual health: The role of empathic accuracy and uncertainty management on health behaviors. Dissertation proposal study design in progress.

Gangi, K., & Soliz, J. The de-dichotimization of interpersonal and intergroup dynamics: Communication, identity, and relational solidarity.Chapter for next edition of the Handbook of Intergroup Communication. Planning in progress.

Merrill, A., & Gangi, K., Afifi, W. A The dark side of security priming messages: Violatingpartner social support expectations and resulting performance on problem- solving tasks. Data analysis in progress.

Soliz, J., Adams, A., Abeyta, A., Coveleski, S., Gangi, K., & Merrill, A. Contexts, outcomes, and measurement of identity gaps: A meta-analysis.Data analysis in progress.

Podcast:

Gangi, K. (2013, October 31). SAGE’s Relationship Matters podcast (Producer). Relationship Rules: Honesty, Deception, and Relationship Satisfaction – Relationship Matters Podcast 26. [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Department of Communication, University of California, Santa BarbaraSep 2011-present

Graduate Teaching Associate

October 2014

COMM111: Nonverbal Communication (standalone instructor)Summer 2014

Graduate Teaching Assistant

October 2014

COMM120: Interviewing (Dr. Courtney Davis)Fall 2014

COMM128: Intergroup Communication (Dr. Howie Giles)Spring 2014

COMM107: Interpersonal Communication (Dr. Desiree Aldeis)Winter 2014

COMM124: Family Communication (Dr. Desiree Aldeis)Fall 2013

COMM168: Social Marketing (Dr. WalidAfifi)Spring 2013

COMM121: Communication and Conflict (Dr. Tamara Afifi)Winter 2013

COMM115: Interactive Media Theory and Design (Dr. Debra Lieberman)Fall 2012, Winter 2012

COMM111: Nonverbal Communication (Dr. WalidAfifi)Spring 2012, Spring 2013

COMM1: Introduction to Communication (Dr. Dorothy Mullin)Fall 2011, Summer 2013

October 2014

Department of Communication Studies, University of MontanaAug 2009-Jun 2011

Graduate Instructor

COMM111: Introduction to Public SpeakingFall 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2010, Winter 2010

Course Supervisor: Dr. Steve Schwarze

Taught and managed entire course (two sections per semester). Worked closely with students in developing their speech topics, improving the delivery of their speeches, applying their knowledge of audience adaptation, and providing/receiving feedback from others.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

COMM110: Interpersonal Communication Spring 2011

Course Supervisor: Dr. Christina Yoshimura

Taught two sections once per week with a focus on applying course material. Created lesson plans and activities for sections, and guided students on their group projects.

INVITED LECTURES:

Gangi, K. (2014, February). Nonverbal Communication. Invited lecture for Interpersonal Communication (COMM107) at University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA.

Gangi, K. (2013, August). Persuasion. Invited lecture for Introduction to Communication (COMM1) at University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA.

Gangi, K. (2013, August). Intrapersonal Communication / Perception. Invited lecture for Introduction to Communication (COMM1) at University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA.

Gangi, K. (2012, March). Social Media. Invited lecture for Interactive Media (COMM115) at University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA.

Gangi, K. (2012, June). Nonverbal Emotional Expression and Regulation. Invited lecture for Nonverbal Communication (COMM111) at University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA.

Gangi, K. (2011, April). New Media and Conflict Management. Invited lecture for Interpersonal Communication (COMM110) at University of Montana, Missoula, MT.

Gangi, K. (2011, February). Interpersonal Communication and Respect. Invited lecture for sorority event in Missoula, MT.

AWARDS AND HONORS

  • Female recipient of campus-wide annual Fiona Goodchild Award for Excellence as a Graduate Student Mentor of Undergraduate Research, Academic Senate Committee on Undergraduate Student Affairs

May 2013

  • Selected to participate in the 2010 Invitational Masters Student Institute, hosted by the School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies,Rutgers University

Oct 2010

  • Outstanding Presentation Award at Graduate and Faculty Research Conference for group paper: “I got dumped on Facebook: New media’s effects on conflict management”

Apr 2010

  • Dr. James S. Feurig Achievement and Service Award, Sole winner of annual award based on leadership positions (Student-Athlete Advisory Council President, NCAA Leadership Conference attendee), athletic and academic success, and community service, Michigan State University May 2009

SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY

University of California, Santa Barbara:

  • Chair of Department ColloquiaMay 2012, Dec 2013, Jan 2014, May 2014
  • Planning team for Graduate Student Recruitment WeekendFeb 2012, Feb 2013
  • Member of Graduate Student Advisory Committee that serves as a link between graduate student needs and faculty, organizes events and alleviates problems 2012-2013
  • Member of UCSB Department of Communication Search Committee for Assistant Professor position in interpersonal communication Fall 2012
  • Veteran TA Panel to speak to first year studentsOct 2012
  • Graduate Panel speaker for Lambda Pi EtaOct 2012
  • Communication Career Day volunteerApr 2012

University of Montana:

  • Graduate Student Representative for Department 2010-2011
  • Student Evaluation Committee for DepartmentSep-Oct 2010

Michigan State University:

  • Student-Athlete Advisory Council Member (SAAC). SAAC is comprised of selected student-athletes and plans events, fundraises, and advocates for specific policies affecting student-athletes. 2005-2009
  • SAAC President2008-2009
  • Athletic Council Student Representative. This group of professors, administrators, coaches, and one student-athlete provides guidance to the Athletic Director and the President of the University on various issues surrounding collegiate athletics. 2008-2009

GRADUATE COURSEWORK

Interpersonal Communication Courses:

Uncertainty: Theories & Applications, Stress & Coping in Interpersonal Relationships, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Conflict, Personal Relationships & Health, Interpersonal & Intergroup Communication, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Methods/Statistics:

Communication Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Factor Analysis, Advanced Methods & Statistics, Multivariate Statistics

Other Courses:

Communication Theory Construction, Persuasion, Organizational Communication, Communication in Health Organizations, Instructional Communication, Mass Media & Society, Evolutionary Psychology, Communication & Aging, Psychological Theories of Motivation

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Communication Association (NCA)Feb 2010-present

International Communication Association (ICA)Jan 2012-present