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Erika G Abad has been an Assistant Professor of Communications in Nevada State University's Data, Media and Design Dept since Fall 2022. Prior to joining Nevada State University, she was an Assistant Professor in Residence in the University of Nevada Las Vegas - College of Liberal Arts.  Dr. Abad teaches Public Speaking, Media Studies courses along with courses on Theory and Method. During the 2025-6, Dr. Abad served as Sustainability Council's inaugural Pedagogies Coordinator.  A recipient of the McNair Scholars undergraduate research fellowship during her undergraduate career, Abad brings her experiences and insights to teaching ACE 499 for the McNair Scholars Program. Abad has written and discussed local arts on Art People Podcast, Couch in the Desert, in UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's Desert Heat, among other digital outlets.