The Michael R. Neal Legacy Award is given annually to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, media innovation and collaboration with and support of fellow media scholars. After receiving the award, Durnell responded, "I am keenly aware that I would not be receiving this Michael R. Neal Legacy award without the support and dedication of the Media Psychology faculty.

Linda Durnell, Huffington Post

If our environment is extreme in nature, complete with chaos, stress and panic, how do we live with or manage the fear and stress? The answer may exist in the groundbreaking neuroscience research that helped the Navy SEALs control their extreme environment through a mental toughness program. 

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The Human Factor in Immersive Design

Digital Hollywood October, 2016

“When I think of technology, media and behavioral communication, I think of change, as both media and behavior has been impacted by technology. It may be the innovation in media and technology and its relationship to education that holds such promise.  From this perspective, I can interpret what is possible and how to prepare students to face the future as both knowledgeable and empowered citizens.”  

Linda Durnell  

Linda Durnell,  Huffington Post

It is hard to believe, but there is a number of our children and youth who will befriend and even fall in love with radical beliefs and prefer them to the company of their family and friends. Parents do not know--can't imagine--that their child could become vulnerable to radicalization.

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