Carissa Wolf: Vita
Carissa Wolf
Curriculum Vitae
Spring 2024
1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725-1920
carissawolf@boisestate.edu @CarissaWolf
EDUCATION
Master of Arts
Communication
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science, cum laude
Sociology
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
Mass Communication/Journalism
Boise State University
Journalism Studies
Project Censored Investigative Journalism Institute
Sonoma State University
CERTIFICATES
Boise State Uniting for Inclusion and Leadership in Diversity Certificate
Boise State University
Fall 2024 completion
Basic Online Teaching Certificate
Boise State University
Fall 2024 completion
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Lecturer
University Foundations and Sociology Department
Boise State University
• Serves joint appointment in the University Foundations Programs and Sociology Department as lecturer faculty member teaching upper and lower division courses. Sociology classes include instruction in ethnic studies, sociological communication and social problems courses and special topics in media and disability studies. Coursework includes the study of social problems, social groups, organizations and institutions. University Foundations courses emphasize learning outcomes in ethics, diversity and written communication through interdisciplinary instruction that includes a survey of theories, concepts and perspectives in sociology, anthropology, philosophy, communication, media, journalism, film studies, economics, and law. Instruction in all courses emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving, sociological perspectives, theory, research methods and applications in areas such as organizations, socialization, inequality, intergroup relations and other sociological phenomena. (2022-present).
Lecturer
Sociology Department
Boise State University
• Serves appointment in the Sociology Department as lecturer faculty member teaching upper and lower division courses with an emphasis on introductory ethnic studies, sociological communication and social problems courses and special topics in media and disability studies. Coursework includes the study of social problems, social groups, organizations and institutions. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving, sociological perspectives, theory, research methods and applications in areas such as organizations, socialization, inequality, intergroup relations and other sociological phenomena. Appointment included the development of an inaugural course in sociological communication. (2019-2022).
Adjunct Instructor
Department of Media
Boise State University
• Served the Department of Media as an adjunct instructor teaching advanced courses in reporting and news writing. Coursework instruction included the study of communication, sociology, reporting, media studies, writing, ethics and civics. Instruction emphasizes professional newsroom experience, the development of publishable, advanced reporting projects and exploration of issues and trends in contemporary journalism. Appointment includes mentoring, advising and the cultivation of internship opportunities for students. (2021-present).
Adjunct Instructor
Sociology Department
Boise State University
• Serves fall and spring appointments in the Sociology Department as adjunct instruction faculty teaching upper and lower division courses. Instruction includes the study of social problems, disability studies, social groups, organizations and societies. Coursework emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving, sociological perspectives, theory, research methods and applications in areas such as organizations, socialization, inequality, institutions, intergroup relations, and other sociological phenomena. Contractual employment included appointments in the Honors College and Extended Studies division. (2008-2019).
Adjunct Instructor
University Foundations
Boise State University
• Served rotating appointments as adjunct instruction faculty teaching introductory foundational studies courses that helped students investigate ethical citizenship in a diverse world. The courses allowed students to examine real-world issues of ethics and diversity and enabled students to reflect on their own values, relationships, and community roles. The courses emphasized critical thinking, ethics, diversity and written communication through sociological thought and media literacy. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving, sociological perspectives, theory, and research methods and with an adherence to university and University Foundations program learning outcomes. (2014-2019).
Adjunct Instructor
Communication Department
Boise State University
• Served the Communication Department as an adjunct instructor teaching reporting and news writing, cross listed topics in media studies and leading media literacy discussions. Coursework instruction included the study of communication, reporting, media studies, writing, ethics and civics. Instruction emphasized critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving and writing. (2014-2018).
Graduate Research Assistant
Boise State University
• Communication Department qualitative research assistant, under the direction of Dr. Renu Dube (2005-2006).
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Undergraduate communication course instructor, under the direction of Professor Dawn Craner (2004-2005).
Guest Lecturer
Boise and Meridian School Districts
• Taught media studies units in elementary, middle and high schools, Boise Idaho (2002-2004).
Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Sociology Department, undergraduate sociology courses, under the direction of Dr. Pat Dorman (2001-2002).
Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Sociology Department, undergraduate research methods and sociology courses, under the direction of Dr. Michael Blain (1999-2002).
Tutor
Boise State University
• Social science courses, (various dates, 1999-2001).
Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Communication Department, undergraduate communication and philosophy course, under the direction of Dr. Ed McLuskie (2000).
Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Communication Department undergraduate news and reporting course, under the direction of Dr. Dan Morris (1998).
Tutor
Idaho Commission for the Blind
• Volunteer reader, tutor and guide for university students (1997).
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
Editorial Advisor
The Arbiter (Fall 2022-present)
• Serves as faculty editorial advisor for award-winning digital and print student newspaper serving the university and broader city and state communities; advises and coaches students in the production, reporting and writing of news articles and editorial content; mentors student journalists in career development.
Contributing Writer
The Washington Post (January 2016-present)
• In-depth news features and news articles report on breaking news, trends, and issues in the West. Articles focus on economic and political analysis, breaking news, social movements, public lands policy, culture, health, religion, elections and fringe/extremist activist groups. Assignments included imbedding with militia operatives during the armed occupation of federal property in Malheur and standoff with the federal government; crisis reporting; protest coverage and remote reporting.
Editor
Edible Idaho (February 2019-April 2020)
• Executed editorial vision for regional food magazine that emphasized the connection between food and society through enterprise reporting, commentary, analysis, essays and reviews; directed and oversaw journalistic content with adherence to magazine mission and legal and ethical standards; recruited, supervised, supported and mentored reporters and writers; developed practices to diversify content; represented diverse populations and included broad audiences; represented publication through civic engagement and public outreach.
Contributing Writer
Edible Idaho (2015-2019)
• Enterprise reporting covered food and its connection to social systems, focusing on the political, economic, cultural, and social impacts of food for regional news and features magazine. Past projects include reporting on the connection between economic growth, social inequality, and the environment to food systems.
Contributing Writer
Bitterroot Magazine (December 2018-2019)
• Enterprise reporting covers political, economic, environmental, and cultural issues affecting the North American West for national news magazine start-up. Past projects include reporting on economic growth and demographic changes; immigrant and refugee populations; climate change and natural disasters.
Contributing Writer
Boise Weekly (2004-present)
• Publications and in-depth, award-winning articles focused on social issues and politics. Covered state and local government, health care and social issues as a public affairs and news features reporter; wrote a weekly column covering the legislature and state politics. Multi-platform projects included video production, social media reporting and long-form journalism.
Contributing Writer
Idaho Business Review (2013-2018)
• Magazine articles and in-depth business features covered innovations, trends and leadership in Idaho business and industry.
Reporter
Mlex Newswire (2013)
• Reported daily breaking legal news from U.S. District Court with an emphasis on health care, politics, and business law journalism for international news wire service.
Reporter
The Curry Coastal Pilot (2006-2007)
• Served as photographer and general assignment, lead reporter for regional newspaper serving Northern California and Southern Oregon. Enterprise and investigative reporting covered education, health care, politics, business, and social issues.
Reporter
The Idaho Statesman (2002-2004)
• Recruited as a general assignment intern for daily, capital city newspaper; promoted to general assignment reporter; promoted to education reporter; promoted to lead news reporter for lifestyle niche magazine covering social issues, environment, and government beats. Lead the launch and promotion of award-winning, weekly magazine and represented the newspaper in public relations and community events.
Reporter and Producer
Boise State Public Radio, NPR News 91 (1999-2002)
• Covered local, state, and national public affairs issues including the Idaho State Legislature, Congress, the Idaho Supreme Court, city government and environmental policy; wrote and produced radio news stories for National Public Radio and NPR affiliates with an adherence to strict hourly deadlines and National Public Radio standards.
Editor-in-Chief
The Arbiter (2000-2001)
• Oversaw and executed the publication of weekly newspaper; launched online site, transitioned newspaper from once weekly print publication to twice weekly newspaper with a daily web presence and lead the development and execution of new media, reporting, finance, editorial and content models; mentored and trained student journalists; directed editorial content; developed and implemented editorial vision; maintained adherence to legal and ethical newspaper standards; lead volunteer and salaried staff of approximately 150; managed newspaper budget, worked with legal counsel to protect First Amendment Rights. Self-directed, produced and edited award-winning articles; conducted investigations involving the use of public records laws; gained experience as an embedded journalist with the U.S. military; specialized in general assignment, business and social issues reporting.
Freelance Journalist and research assistant
Various publications (1999-Present)
• Produced and/or researched news and features stories that appeared in more than five dozen magazines, newspapers and weeklies including AARP Magazine, The Idaho Statesman, The Wall Street Journal and Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
INTERNSHIPS
Intern Reporter
Idaho Statesman
•Covered education, politics, and the environment as a general assignment reporter, produced, reported, wrote, and edited news and news features for capitol city daily newspaper.
Intern writer
Boise Weekly
• Assisted in the development of newly launched alternative newsweekly; researched and wrote team produced reports; assisted in the research of staff projects; researched and wrote feature stories, assisted in the development of newspaper identity.
Intern reporter and producer
Idaho Public Television, Idaho Reports
•Assisted in broadcast production; covered the Idaho legislature as a general assignment government reporter, tracked and analyzed state government legislative bills and reported on government affairs for the nightly public affairs news program, Idaho Reports.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Media Production: Experience in the production, editing and creation of audio and visual media; visual presentations; publication design; multi-platform reporting and public relations reports; social media campaigns; database and public records reporting.
Law: Successful applications of Freedom of Information Acts to obtain public records; successful pro se legal work in media law; experience in application of media law.
Online instruction: Seven years of experience creating and designing multi-platform, active-learner, student-centered course content centered around universal design and course learning outcomes for online synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
REPORTING BEATS
Past beat assignments and reporting topics include:
• Agriculture
• Breaking News
• Business
• Courts and Crime
• Culture
• Democracy
• Government
• Economics
• Education
• Environment
• Health and Medicine
• Politics
• Religion
• Social Inequality
• Social Movements
• Social Trends
• General Assignment
COURSES TAUGHT
SOC 494 – Scrolling Under the Influence: Social Media Influencers, Power and Profit (2024-present)
MEDIA 119 – Media Activities: The Arbiter (2022-present)
MEDIA 319 – Media Activities: The Arbiter (2022-present)
SOC 101 – How the World Works: Introduction to Sociology (hybrid) (2023-present)
UF 200 – Foundations of Ethics and Diversity: Ethics, Diversity and Free Speech (2022-present)
UF 200 – Foundations of Ethics and Diversity: Ethics, Diversity and Free Speech (online) (2022-present)
JOUR 351 – Advanced Journalistic Writing (remote) (2021-present)
UF 100 – Foundations of Intellectual Life: Is Fake News Real? (2021-present)
SOC 122 – Sociological Communication (online) (2019-present)
SOC 494 – The Body, Gender, and Power (2020)
SOC 230 – Introduction to Ethnic Studies (2019)
UF 100 – Foundations of Intellectual Life, discussion group leader (2018-2019)
SOC 101 – How the World Works: Introduction to Sociology (online) (2017-present)
COMM 494 – Media Literacy for Civic Engagement (2015)
SOC 494 – Sociology of the Body (2014-2018)
COMM 494 – Power, Profit, and the Press (2014-2018)
UF 200 – Foundations of Ethics and Diversity (online) (2017-2018)
COMM 363 – Advanced Reporting and Writing (2014)
UF 200 – Foundations of Ethics and Diversity (2014)
SOC 101 – How the World Works: Introduction to Sociology (2008-present)
SOC 102 – Social Problems (2008-present)
SOC 102 – Social Problems (online) (2016-present)
COMM 101 – Introduction to Speech Communication (2004-2005)
COMM 351 – Intercultural Communication, assisted (2005)
COMM 364 – Visual Communication, assisted (2005)
COMM 304 – Perspectives of Inquiry, assisted (2000)
COMM 273 – Reporting and News Writing, assisted (1999)
RESEARCH AND AREAS OF STUDY
Major areas of study and research include:
• Media Studies
• Journalism
• Political economy of the public sphere
• Mass media and democracy
• Mass media and society
• Journalism and social epistemology
• Journalism pedagogy
• News workers
• New media ecosystems
• Media Literacy
• Media Representations
• Critical theory and philosophy
• Communication and Culture
• Environmental policy
• Health care policy
• Sociology of health and medicine
• Disability studies
• Social Inequality
• Religion and public policy
• Fringe and extremist groups
• Public sociology
• Sociology of Food
• Food politics
• Media Ethics
TEACHING SKILL
Rated as “excellent” or “outstanding” and highly recommended in end-course evaluations by students (2004-present).
ADVISING
Sociology Department, Boise State University, Academic Advisor (2023-present)
The Arbiter, Boise State University, Faculty Advisor (2022-present)
Idaho Media Initiative, Boise State University, Internship Advisor (2015-present)
Sociology Department, Boise State University, Internship Field Supervisor (2015-present)
Slack Club, Boise State University, Faculty Advisor (2014-2015)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2024 Great Ideas Summit, The Center for Teaching and Learning, University Foundations, eCampus Center. Boise State University, March 29, 2024.
Inclusive Excellence at Boise State, workshop, January 16, 2024
University Foundations, UF 200 Perspectives Faculty Learning Community, Fall 2023
World Conference on Media and Communication, Cambridge University, England, June 2-4, 2023
Frank Church Conference, Boise State University, May 2023
Society of Environmental Journalists Conference, Boise, Idaho, April 27-30, 2023
Service-Learning Faculty Learning Community, Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
Student Perspectives: Strategies for Supporting Students with Disabilities, Boise State University Center for Teaching and Learning Feb. 23, 2022
University Foundations Faculty Summit, Boise State University, University Foundations Program, Sept. 30, 2022
Un-grading Workshop with Susan Blum, Boise State University, Oct. 28, 2022
Designing for Student Success Faculty Learning Community, Boise State University Center for Teaching and Learning, Spring 2022-Fall 2022
Boise State University Center for Teaching and Learning, Course Design Institute, May 2021
Boise State Center University for Teaching and Learning, Flexible Teaching for Student Success, July 2020
Poynter Institute, annual workshops, 2007-present
Boise State University, University Foundations program, instruction workshops, 2014-2019/2021
Treasure Valley Adjunct Conference workshops, 2019
Boise State University Center for Teaching and Learning, Course Design Institute, May-June 2015
Boise State Center University for Teaching and Learning, workshops, 2013-present
Idaho Press Club Fall Conference, October 2014
Poynter Institute, Portland, conference workshops, 2007
Poynter Institute, Seattle, conference workshops, 2001
College Media Advisers annual conference, Washington, D.C., workshops, 2000
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Manuscript Judge
President’s Writing Awards
Boise State University
Spring 2024
Member
Foundation Excellence Team Award Selection Committee
Boise State University
Spring 2024
Co-Facilitator
Sociology Faculty Summit
Sociology Department, Boise State University
Facilitated inaugural and bi-annual sociology department faculty summit for introductory course instructors
(Fall 2023-present)
Faculty Editorial Advisor
The Arbiter, Boise State University
(2022-present)
Founding Member
Teaching, Research and Clinical Faculty Advancement Committee
Boise State University
(2022-present)
Member
University Foundation 200 Subcommittee
Boise State University
(2022-present)
Member
Student Media Director Search Committee
Boise State University
(Fall 2022)
Member
Refashion Fashion Planning Committee
Boise State University
(2022-present)
Member
Student Publications Board
Boise State University
(2021-present)
Member
Sociology Department Communication Committee
Boise State University
(2020-present)
Board Member
College of Arts and Sciences
Inclusive Community Board
Boise State University
(2020-2021)
Senator
Boise State University Faculty Senate
Boise State University
Served as an elected, voting member of the Boise State University Faculty Senate representing adjunct instructors throughout the university. Term ended with promotion to lecturer faculty status.
(2018-2019)
Co-Founder and Co-Director
Idaho Media Initiative
Boise State University
Co-developed and co-directed the launch of a university-based journalism initiative dedicated to the development of new media funding models, journalism production, media literacy and research. Worked with faculty to help secure and administer launch budget; created internship program; co-directed general operations including community outreach, education initiatives and journalism projects.
(2013-present)
Board member
College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs Dean Search Committee
Boise State University
(2002)
Board Member
Boise State University
Publications Board
(2000-2001)
Film Committee member
Boise State University Student Programs Board
Boise State University
(1999)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Internship Coordinator and Advisor
The Arbiter, Boise State University
(Fall 2022- present)
Speaker
Idaho Media Initiative
(2015-present)
Public Relations
Radio Boise
(2014-2015)
Committee chair
Idaho Press Club
(2004-2005)
Board member
Idaho Press Club
(2002-2005)
Volunteer instructor in media studies
Boise and Meridian School District
(2002-2004)
Member
Idaho Press Club
(1998-2005)
PAST COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, James Beard Foundation
Founding contributor, Project Fare
Founding member, Project Fare Community Advisory Board
Public Relations, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Writer, Idaho Humane Society
Guest instructor and speaker , Boise School District
Tutor, Boise State University Department of Modern Languages
Classroom volunteer, guest instructor and speaker, Meridian School District
Guide and Reader, Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
AFFILIATIONS
Idaho Press Club
Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Environmental Journalists
American Sociological Association
American Association of University Women
Golden Key National Honor Society, inductee
Kappa Sigma Phi Honor Society, inductee
Who’s Who Among University Women, inductee
SELECTED HONORS and AWARDS
• Idaho Press Club award for General Excellence, Student Division (served as faculty editorial advisor) (2023)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for General Excellence, Student Division (served as faculty editorial advisor) (2022)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in courts and crime reporting (2017)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in magazine writing (team report) (2016)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in health and medical reporting (2015)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in magazine writing (team report) (2015)
• Association of Alternative Newsmedia Award for Public Service Reporting (2014)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in political reporting (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in health and medical reporting (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in business reporting (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in environmental reporting (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in magazine writing (team report) (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in courts and crime reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in feature reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in courts and crime reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in political reporting (2010)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in health and medical reporting (2009)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in health and medical reporting (2008)
• Kappa Sigma Phi invitation (2006)
• Boise State University Graduate Assistantship, Communication Department (2004-2006)
• Ted Trueblood Scholarship (2004-2006)
• Boise State University Distinguished Alumni award, nominee (2002).
• Gannet Innovator Drive for Excellence in journalism Award (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place in religion reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, political reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in religion reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in environmental reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in outdoor reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in team reporting (2003)
• Livingston Award, nominee (2002)
• Gannett Well Done Award for journalistic excellence (2002)
• Who’s Who Among University Women, inductee (2002)
• Golden Key Honor Society, inductee (2002)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, investigative reporting (2002)
• American Association of University Women scholarship (2001)
• Boise State University Sociology Department scholarship (2001)
• Martin Schaffer scholarship (2001)
• Arbiter Editor’s Scholarship (2000-2001)
• All American Scholar, inductee (2001)
• Ted Trueblood Scholarship (2000-2002)
• Rocky Mountain Collegiate Association award for journalistic excellence (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, investigative reporting (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, editorial writing (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in feature reporting (2000)
• Idaho Press Club Don Watkins Memorial scholarship (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, feature reporting (1999)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (1999)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in feature reporting (1999)
• Idaho Journalism Advisors Association excellence in journalism awards (various dates)
SELECTED GRANTS AND FUNDING
Sociology Department
Boise State University
Professional Development Faculty Summit Stipend
$3,000 for facilitating professional development
(2024)
Sociology Department
Boise State University
Professional Development Stipend
$3,000 for professional development
(2023)
University Foundations Program
Boise State University
Teaching Development Stipend
$2,000 for professional development
(2021)
College of Business and Economics
Boise State University
Research Grant
$3,000 to study faith healing and life expectancy (with Guido Giuntini)
(2021)
Idaho Historical Society
Book Research and Writing Funding
$1,200 for historical research on women in prison
(2019-2020)
Idaho Media Initiative
Boise State University
$20,000 for IMI outreach and journalism projects (with Seth Ashley)
(2014-2015)
Idaho Media Initiative
Solicited and received private donations for IMI programs.
(2015-present)
The Knight Foundation
Media Center Funding
Applied (2015)
The Albertson Foundation
Media Center Funding
Applied (2015)
Boise Weekly Watchdogs
Reporting and Research Funding
Awarded $250 for investigative reporting project on drug policy reform.
(Jan. 2015)
Boise Weekly Watchdogs
Reporting and Research Funding
Awarded $250 for investigative reporting project on immigration reform.
(Oct. 2013)
Boise Weekly Watchdogs
Reporting and Research Funding
Awarded $250 for investigative reporting project on civil liberties violations.
(Sept. 2013)
Boise Weekly Watchdogs
Reporting and Research Funding
Awarded $250 for investigative reporting project on corporate environmental pollution.
(Aug. 2013)
Boise State University
Communication Department Graduate Program
Awarded full scholarship for graduate studies.
(2004-2006)
Ted Trueblood Foundation
Graduate Studies Funding
Awarded annual scholarship for graduate studies.
(2004-2006)
Ted Trueblood Foundation
Undergraduate Studies Funding.
Awarded full scholarship for undergraduate studies.
(2000-2002).
The Arbiter Scholarship
Journalism Studies Funding
Awarded full undergraduate scholarship.
(2000-2001)
The Idaho Press Club
Journalism Studies Funding
Awarded Don Watkins Memorial scholarship.
(2000)
The Martin Schaffer Scholarship Fund
Undergraduate Studies Funding
Awarded undergraduate scholarship.
(2000)
American Association of University Women
Undergraduate Studies Funding
Awarded undergraduate scholarship.
(2000)
PRESENTATIONS, OUTREACH and PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP
2024 Sociology Faculty Summit. (April 18, 2024). Sociology Department, Boise State University. Boise, Idaho. Co-Facilitator.
2024 Bryan Clark. (March 6, 2024). Children still dying because of Idaho’s faith-healing exemption. The Idaho Statesman. Retrieved from https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article286299395.html. Work Cited.
2023 Sociology Faculty Summit. (November 4, 2023). Sociology Department, Boise State University. Boise, Idaho. Co-Facilitator.
2023 Ten Questions for Media Literacy: A Sociologically Imaginative Approach to Media Literacy. International Conference on Cinema, Film and Media Studies. (June 24, 2024). World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. Paris, France. Paper submitted and revised for presentation.
2023 Digital Innovation for Social Good and the Ethical Use of Big Data: A Project for Indonesia. (May 24, 2023). Global Ties Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Speaker.
2022 Yemen Economic Reporting Conference: Tools and Best Practices for Yemeni Journalists. (Sept. 19, 2022). Global Ties Idaho, Boise, Idaho. Speaker.
2022 Leadership Boise Teen Conference. (April 13, 2022). “Face Up to Facebook: Media Literacy in Action.” Boise, Idaho. Speaker.
2022 Leadership Boise Conference. (April 6, 2022). “Leading the Fight Against Disinformation: Media Literacy for Leadership.” Boise, Idaho. Speaker.
2022 Storyfort. (March 26, 2022). “Exile on Eighth Street: How A Growing population, market pressure and a rising cost of living are changing Boise’s food culture.” Panelist/Storyteller.
2022 Idaho Matters, Boise State Public Radio. (March 15, 2022). Storyfort’s “Exile on Eighth Street: How A Growing population, market pressure and a rising cost of living are changing Boise’s food culture.” Panelist.
2021 Idaho Library Association Conference (April 16, 2021). “Perspectives on Media and Information Literacy.” Boise, Idaho. Panelist.
2020 Staff. (Sept. 22, 2020). Carissa Wolf’s work published in The Washington Post. Boise State News. Retrieved from https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2020/09/22/carissa-wolfs-work-published-in-the-washington-post/. Work featured.
2020 Clark, Ashley. (Sept. 18, 2020). Media literacy: Understanding bias in a digital world dictated by apps and algorithms. The Arbiter. Retrieved from https://arbiteronline.com/2020/09/18/media-literacy-understanding-bias-in-a-digital-world-dictated-by-apps-and-algorithms/. Featured source.
2020 One Stone Summer Experience. (July 15, 2020). Exploring Society through Food: How Our Food Connects Us to Society. Boise, Idaho. Speaker.
2020 Niess, Amanda. (April 30, 2020) Storytelling is rapidly changing but multimedia reporters continue to persevere. The Arbiter. Retrieved from https://arbiteronline.com/storytelling-is-rapidly-changing-but-multimedia-reporters-continue-to-persevere/. Featured source.
2020 Fields, Kim. (June 24, 2020) Numbered women: Female inmates at Old Idaho Penitentiary provide glimpse into state’s history. KTVB. Retrieved from https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/numbered-women-old-idaho-state-penitentiary-incarcerated-women-book/277-813fbb95-2d0d-48ab-91d3-3ced0d9b9118. Work featured.
2020 Wampler, Molly. (May 26, 2020). ‘Numbered’ Book Goes Back In Time For A Look At Idaho’s Prison For Women. Boise State Public Radio. Retrieved from https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/numbered-book-goes-back-time-look-idahos-prison-women?fbclid=IwAR17N8vEZx1AfWEGYiZA-ijEXti7nTHXEmMhNw9cTyfWEz2i2p_5KDyGYHU#stream/0. Publication featured.
2020 Staff. (May 19, 2020). New book features profiles of women inmates at the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Boise State News. Retrieved from https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2020/05/19/new-book-features-profiles-of-women-inmates-at-the-old-idaho-penitentiary/. Featured source.
2019 Treasure Valley Adjunct Conference. (May 16, 2019). College of Western Idaho. Nampa,
Idaho. Panel member.
2019 Van Hyning, Celina. (October 19, 2019) Privilege: Do we know when we see it? The Arbiter. The Arbiter. Retrieved from https://arbiteronline.com/privilege-do-we-know-it-when-we-see-it/#prettyPhoto. Featured source.
2019 Edward. R. Murrow Program for Journalists. (June 7, 2019) “Media Responsibility in an Age of Disinformation: The State of the Media:” Boise State University. Boise, Idaho. Speaker.
2018 Idaho Media Initiative (Nov. 5, 2018). “Dark Money” public event at Boise State University. Moderated panel discussion.
2018 Prentice, George. (Aug. 8, 2018). This Land is Whose Land. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/news/local_and_state/this-land-is-whose-land/article_c3c9207e-b2e2-530e-9175-38143f84915b.html. Featured source in interview about environmental journalism.
2018 Shaakirrah R. Sanders, Religious Healing Exemptions and the Jurisprudential Gap Between Substantive Due Process and Free Exercise Rights, 8 U.C. Irvine Law Review. 633 (2018). Work cited.
2016 Idaho Library Association Tween Advisory Board (June 15, 2016). “Media Literacy in the Digital Age.” Workshop leader.
2015 Idaho Media Initiative (Oct. 17, 2015). “Why News Matters” public event at Boise State Downtown. Speaker and Panelist.
2015 Idaho Media Initiative (October. 9, 2015). “Wisconsin Rising” public event at Boise State University. Presenter.
2015 Russel, Betsy Z. (Oct. 15, 2015). Idaho Media Initiative to showcase projects, host public talk Sat. on ‘Why News Matters’. Idaho Spokesman-Review. Retrieved from https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2015/oct/15/idaho-media-initiative-showcase-projects-host-public-talk-sat-why-news-matters/?fbclid=IwAR0V_DrAOj_9onE5pLW16fDG3RcSLwlBIo_-D_kzSoicET-7v1Y7EsUd86k. Work sourced.
2014 Russel, Betsy Z. (Dec. 10, 2014). Idaho Media Initiative offers grants for reporting projects. Idaho Spokesman-Review. Retrieved from https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2014/dec/10/idaho-media-initiative-offers-grants-reporting-projects/. Work sourced.
2014 Sparrow, Zach. (April 3, 2014) Boise State professor spreads media literacy. The Arbiter. Issue no. 52. Vol. 26. Page 3. Featured profile source.
2014 Fund for Idaho (Feb. 15, 2014) “The Media and Nonprofits” panelist on media relations.
2013 Live Chat Replay: St. Luke’s Trial. (Oct. 9, 2013). The Idaho Statesman. Online panel discussion. Panelist.
2011 Mickey Huff, Peter Phillips, Project Censored. (2011). Censored 2011: The Top 25 Censored Stories of 2009-10 – Media Democracy in Action. Seven Stories Press. New York. Article sourced.
2009 Idaho Women’s Network Annual Conference (Oct. 24, 2009). “Tough Times: How the Recession is Affecting Women and Families in Idaho. Boise State University. Speaker and Panelist.
PUBLICATIONS
SELECTED BOOKS and ARTICLES
Giuntini, G. and Wolf, C. (2023) Effects of Religious Exemption Laws on Child Mortality: A Study for the Community “Followers of Christ in Idaho, United States. Net Journal of Social Sciences, 11(2): 80-88.
Washington Post Staff. (2022, Nov. 8). Abortion, inflation, parental rights: Voters tell us what matters. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Gardner, Amy, et al. (2022, Nov. 8) Election deniers score big wins, but also suffer significant setbacks. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Helderman, Rosalind, et. al. (2022, Nov. 8). Voting was relatively smooth. Now comes the counting. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Parker, Ashley and Wolf, Carissa. (2021, Oct. 25). In Trumps wake, Biden gets increasingly profane taunts. The Washington Post. Page 1A.
Wolf, Carissa, et.al. (2021, Sept. 26). Confusion surrounds booster guidance. The Washington Post. Page 1A.
Wolf, Carissa; Bernstein, Lenny, et. al. (2021, Aug. 10). As coronavirus’s delta variant surges, indecision is along for the ride (again). The Washington Post. Retrieved from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/covid-delta-guidance-confusion/2021/08/10/c7788462-f6d1-11eb-9738-8395ec2a44e7_story.html
Fisher, Mark and Wolf, Carissa, et. al. (2021, July 22). In America’s least air-conditioned cities, brutal heat changes some people’s minds. The Washington Post. Page 1A.
Wolf, Carissa and Witte, Griff, et. al (2021, January 20). Biden’s unity plea met with ample reminders that America’s divisions run deep. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/bidens-unity-plea-met-with-ample-reminders-that-americas-divisions-run-deep/2021/01/20/215c8fde-5b62-11eb-aaad-93988621dd28_story.html
Witte, Griff, et. al (2021, January 6) For a divided country, riot at the U.S. Capitol becomes one more flash point. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/us-reaction-capitol-riots/2021/01/06/ac0f96ba-5042-11eb-b2e8 3339e73d9da2_story.html?fbclid=IwAR20D_i90XvlYxaCsuTykzwG3hS2Z1HdcLhPl-IbypMMTd0cWEfvC-UtW6c
Witte, Griff, et. al (2021, January 6) State capitols tighten security and brace for the unknown as far-right groups plot shows of strength. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/state-capitals-national-guard-inauguration/2021/01/16/d010a97a-5833-11eb-89bc-7f51ceb6bd57_story.html
Wolf, Carissa, et. al. (2020, December 7). What seven ICU nurses want you to
know about the battle against covid-19. The Washington Post. Page 1A.
Wolf, Carissa. (2020, October 6). Access Denied: A lack of restaurant accessibility keeps some from having a seat at the table. Bittercreek Blog. Retrieved from https://www.bittercreekalehouse.com/2020/07/08/patios-paychecks-and-public-health-how-fare-idaho-is-giving-voice-to-idahos-small-scale-food-scene/
Wolf, Carissa. (2020, July 8). Patios, Paychecks and Public Health: How FARE Idaho is giving voice to Idaho’s small-scale food scene. Bittercreek Blog. Retrieved from https://www.bittercreekalehouse.com/2020/07/08/patios-paychecks-and-public-health-how-fare-idaho-is-giving-voice-to-idahos-small-scale-food-scene/
Wolf, Carissa, et. al (2020, Sept. 22). Luxury cars, MAGA flags and Facebook invites: How an unknown Idaho family organized the Portland rally that turned deadly. The Washington Post. 1A.
Wolf, Carissa, et al (2020). Hard Times, Small Crimes in T. Shallat and A. Beierle (Eds.). Numbered: Women, crime, and doing time in Old Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Idaho Historical Society.
Wolf, Carissa (2019, January 15). A Refugee Finds the Unexpected in Boise. Bitterroot Magazine. Retrieved from https://bitterrootmag.com/2019/01/15/a-refugee-finds-the-unexpected-in-boise/
Wolf, Carissa. (2019, June 5). The West’s Population is Booming. Except in Wyoming. Bitterroot Magazine. Retrieved from https://bitterrootmag.com/2019/06/07/the-wests-population-is-booming-except-in-wyoming/
Wolf, Carissa. (2018, June). Development Takes a Bite out of Farmland. Edible Idaho. Summer 2018. (Number 23)12-15.
Wolf, Carissa. (2018, May 18). Idaho primary: Paulette Jordan wins Democratic nomination for governor, will face Lt. Gov. Brad. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2018, Feb. 19). In Idaho, medical-care exemptions for faith healing come under fire. The Washington Post. A3.
Wolf, Carissa. (2017, August 21). Solar Eclipse: ‘It’s like someone just dipped the edge of the sun in flames’. The Washington Post. Retrieved from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2017/live-updates/weather/2017-solar-eclipse-live-updates-weather-photos-traffic-and-more/its-like-someone-just-dipped-the-edge-of-the-sun-in-flames/
Wolf, Carissa. (2017, August 21). Solar Eclipse: Near Boise, 99 percent was good enough for her. The Washington Post. Retrieved from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2017/live-updates/weather/2017-solar-eclipse-live-updates-weather-photos-traffic-and-more/99-percent-was-good-enough-for-her/
Wolf, Carissa. (2017, August 21). Solar Eclipse: In the sunset of her years, a glow in her heart. The Washington Post. Retrieved from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2017/live-updates/weather/2017-solar-eclipse-live-updates-weather-photos-traffic-and-more/?nid=liveblog_nav_updates_child
Wolf, Carissa. (2017, June) Like Open Space? Keep it that way: Land conservation efforts lie in the hands of the farmer. Edible Idaho. Summer 2017 (Number 19) 16-23.
Wolf, Carissa. (2017, March 8). Dietrich: Idaho Teen, Community Grapple With Aftermath of Assault: He keeps asking, “Why me? These are my friends.” Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2016, December). The Unequal Kitchen. Edible Idaho. Winter 2016 (Number 17). Retrieved from http://edibleidaho.ediblecommunities.com/.
Wolf, Carissa & Berman, M. (2016, Feb 12). In Oregon town, relief at the end of the refuge occupation. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa, Sullivan, K & Berman, M. (2016, Feb 11). Final Oregon occupiers surrender to authorities, ending the refuge siege. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2016, Jan. 7). ‘That’s not how we live our lives.’ In Oregon, occupation unites frustrated citizens. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2016, Jan. 6). Go vegan and go home: Occupiers under siege from PETA, Native tribe. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. Sullivan, K & Berman, M (2016, Jan. 4). In Oregon, frustration over federal land rights has been building for years: Ever-increasing environmental rules on federal lands are imperiling their way of life, many residents say. The Washington Post. A1.
Wolf, Carissa. (2016, Jan. 3). As outsiders flood Oregon town, locals support cause, but not necessarily tactics: What started as a peaceful rally turned into an armed occupation that took residents by surprise. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2015, Jan. 28). Campaigning for Cannabis in Idaho: Spotty medical marijuana laws sentence families to lives of uncertainty. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2015, Jan. 27). Why (Not) Add the Words? Social theory addresses delay in adding LGBT civil rights protections to Idaho law. The Blue Review. Retrieved from https://thebluereview.org.
Wolf, Carissa. (2014, April 15). Battle of Economic Theories Took Center Stage at St. Luke’s Trial: Old-school, critical loss economic analysis took a beating in antitrust lawsuit. The Blue Review. Retrieved from https://thebluereview.org.
Wolf, Carissa. (2013, Aug 14). Away with the Whey: Chobani Yogurt Puts Rural Idaho in a Stink: The problem of what to do with the company’s acid whey biproduct is causing headaches for neighbor. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2013, Oct. 8). Maze of Myths: Business Leaders Push Political Leaders on Immigration: As the immigration debate drags on, industry advocates for reform. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2013, Sept. 11). The Hidden Costs of Civil Sidewalks
Laws targeting aggressive panhandling walk in the shadow of past litigation. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2012, January 16). Playing the Game: Therapeutic Community for Female Prisoners Changes Perspectives, Raises Controversy. Boise Weekly. 11.
Wolf, Carissa. (2010, Aug. 10). We’ve Come a Long Way Baby —Or Have We? The state of feminism in Idaho. Boise Weekly. 15.
Wolf, Carissa. (2009, Nov. 23). The Forgotten Epidemic. Boise Weekly. 11.
Wolf, Carissa. (2008, Oct 15). Country Medicine. Idaho debates the doctor shortage. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2008/interim/medical1112_boiseweekly.pdf
Wolf, Carissa (2007). Alienated Newsworkers and the Audience Commodity: Toward a Marxist Theory of Audience Commodification and Alienated Journalism Practice. Boise, Idaho. Boise State University.
Wolf, Carissa. (2006, Oct. 18) Anatomy of a Wolf Attack. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from http://archive.altweeklies.com/aan/anatomy-of-a-wolf-attack/Story?oid=172638
Wolf, Carissa. (2006, Sept. 27). Quaking, Indeed. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from http://archive.altweeklies.com/aan/anatomy-of-a-wolf-attack/Story?oid=172638
Wolf, Carissa. (2003, Feb. 25) Rights vs. Risks. The Idaho Statesman. A6.