Aurora Barker's research interests are media studies with a concentration on culture and fan studies and instructional communication with a focus on student success. Her area of specialization within her M.A. was instructional communication. She has done research that looks at how some fan practices contribute to consumerism and how different cultures interact with media. She has also done research that aims to explain how and why communication can impact a student's motivation for learning and academic performance.
Education
M.A. in Communication, University of Kentucky, 2025.
B.A. in Strategic Communication, Morehead State University, 2023.
Study Abroad in Ireland, focus on Women and Gender Studies, 2022.
