Dear MACers:

A student of mine who is now an intern at the Oklahoman newspaper is working on an article about the "Digital Divide" and its impact upon communities of color. This is her description of what she needs:

My focus is on socioeconomic differences, the haves and the have-nots. How does the digital divide affect the future, when the future is headed towards technology?

Her name is Kandis Murdock and her e-mail address is [log in to unmask]. If anyone is doing research in this area and wouldn't mind being interviewed, please contact her at your earliest convenience. Thanks.

-Meta

Meta G. Carstarphen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor &

Gaylord Family Endowed Professor

Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

University of Oklahoma

395 W. Lindsey Room 3510C

Norman, OK 73019-4201

PHONE: (405) 325-5227

FAX: (405) 325-7565

E-MAIL: [log in to unmask]

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