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David Shanks 2022 240
David Shanks M.A.S.
Assistant Director of Technovation Center and Instructor of Communication Studies
318-427-4471
dshanks@lsua.edu
Mulder Hall - 357
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Since 2017 David has been a communication instructor at Louisiana State University of Alexandria. He teaches Communication Fundamentals, Public Speaking, Media Writing, Visual Communications and various courses in the newly-redesigned Sports Communication concentration. Additionally, for more than 20 years, he has also taught new media design—digital video, digital animation, 3D design, interactive design and motion graphics. He services as the faculty sponsor for the LSUA student media, the Sentry Podcast.

David was recently appointed assistant director of the newly-created Center for Technology and Innovation at LSUA (Technovation Center), where one of his roles includes coaching and mentoring middle-  and high-school students on REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition teams. He is energized by helping students program and fly Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (drones) at a national competition level. 

David is a 2022-2023 DoD STEM Ambassador where he advocates for drone education and the inclusion of the arts and humanities within STEM programs (STEAM).

David has a bachelor’s degree in English/mass communication from Auburn University at Montgomery and a master’s degree in mass communications from Texas State University-San Marcos.

 

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Feb 25, 2019, 23:35 PM
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First Name : David
Last Name : Shanks
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Office Phone : 318-427-4471
Office Room : 357
Job Title : Assistant Director of Technovation Center and Instructor of Communication Studies
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LSUA Email Address : dshanks@lsua.edu
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Since 2017 David has been a communication instructor at Louisiana State University of Alexandria. He teaches Communication Fundamentals, Public Speaking, Media Writing, Visual Communications and various courses in the newly-redesigned Sports Communication concentration. Additionally, for more than 20 years, he has also taught new media design—digital video, digital animation, 3D design, interactive design and motion graphics. He services as the faculty sponsor for the LSUA student media, the Sentry Podcast.

David was recently appointed assistant director of the newly-created Center for Technology and Innovation at LSUA (Technovation Center), where one of his roles includes coaching and mentoring middle-  and high-school students on REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition teams. He is energized by helping students program and fly Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (drones) at a national competition level. 

David is a 2022-2023 DoD STEM Ambassador where he advocates for drone education and the inclusion of the arts and humanities within STEM programs (STEAM).

David has a bachelor’s degree in English/mass communication from Auburn University at Montgomery and a master’s degree in mass communications from Texas State University-San Marcos.
 
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David Shanks 2022 240
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