Projects
CHEER is collaborating with Reflection.icu to create Forest Calls 2.0, a long-term, transmedia artistic project that brings together artists, cultural practitioners, scientists, and communities to reflect on biodiversity and the accelerating disappearance of living worlds.
CHEER collaborated with the School of Education at the University of Cincinnati and SOITA to create a 10-episode podcast on equitable media literacy.
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Dr. Jennings' Media Appearances
We talk with Ohio Lt. Gov Jon Husted as the social media law he championed heads to court
Dr. Nancy Jennings joined Cincinnati Edition on WVXU to discuss Ohio's proposed social media law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to access social media platforms. The conversation explored the potential impacts of the legislation on children, families, digital privacy, and online safety.
How a Children’s Toy Company Launched a TV Juggernaut
Dr. Nancy Jennings was featured in TIME magazine discussing the business model behind PAW Patrol and the growing role of merchandising in children's entertainment. Dr. Jennings explained how changes in the media landscape have led creators to rely more heavily on licensing and consumer products to support children's programming, while highlighting the factors that have contributed to PAW Patrol's widespread global appeal.
Are Cartoons Bad Role Models For Children?
Dr. Nancy Jennings joined Cincinnati Edition on WVXU to discuss the influence of cartoons as role models for children. The conversation examined how animated programming can shape children's understanding of social behaviors, gender roles, and diversity, as well as the importance of high-quality, developmentally appropriate media.
The Future of Children’s Television Isn’t Television
Dr. Nancy Jennings was featured in WIRED discussing the evolving landscape of children's entertainment and the growing influence of digital platforms such as YouTube and Roblox. Drawing on her expertise in children's media, Dr. Jennings explained how children's viewing habits have shifted away from traditional television toward on-demand, interactive platforms, while emphasizing that children's developmental needs remain constant despite changes in technology.