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Department of Defense Presentation and Public Panel

Durnell joined the United States Department of Defense in a simulation exercise aimed at countering terrorist messaging in Iraq and Syria.  On Jan. 17, 2017 at a public forum in Santa Barbara, Calif., Durnell and the panel described their experiences: the months of briefings on terrorism, culture, and the politics of the regions; teaming with Military Intelligence Special Operations to create audio, video, and graphic media to send to imams, tribal leaders, and even ISIL supporters and recent defectors; the real-time simulation with nearly 100 people in seven countries; and more. 

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Durnell Awarded the 2017 Mike R. Neal Legacy Scholarship Award

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.

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Train Your Brain Using the Navy SEAL Mental Toughness Program

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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Linda Durnell Speaks on Virtual Reality

The Human Factor in Immersive Design

Digital Hollywood October, 2016

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Technology and Education

“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  

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