Media Psychology professional bridging technology and human experience with applied psychological research to improve accessibility, effectiveness, and enriched community experiences.
I am a researcher of media psychology exploring how we interact socially and behaviorally with media and technology, especially in communities. I am also a media creator and consultant.
Honors
Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award, 2023
Institute for Social Innovation Fellow, Fielding Graduate University 2023-24
Other Experience
Member, Glyciome LLC Scientific Advisory Board 2023-Present
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Ambassador Certification 2023
Publications & Presentations
Fremlin, J. (2024, July). Empowerment, Autonomy, and Health Literacy: Keys to Unlocking Improved Health Outcomes. Seminar at Fielding Graduate University’s Annual Global Session. Washington, DC.
Fremlin, J. (2024, February). Enabling Women to Self-Advocate for Better Sexual Health Care. Innovation Short at Innovation Summit, Juneau, AK
Clifton, D., Fichorova, R., Feldman, S., Romaguera, J., Godoy-Vitorino, F., Fremlin, J., Ellington-Lawrence, R., Carey, V., Pena, N, and Diaz, J. (2024). Novel, Plastic-Free Vaginal Applicator for Reduction of Environmental and Systemic Plastic Chemical Exposures That Associate With Cancers. JCO Global Oncology. 10, 135-136.
Fremlin, J.W. (2015). Connections, traditional factors, and digital citizenship: An exploration of sense of community online and offline. Digital Citizenship in the 21st Century. (Fielding Monograph Series, vol 7.)
Fremlin, J. (2014, February). Social media expert. Leadership Summit presenter at Alaska Society for Technology in Education’s 2014 Conference, Anchorage, AK.
Bishop, B., Dzidic, P., Speer, P., Boekamp, K., Stevens, E., and Fremlin, J. (2013, June). Making sense of sense of community. Symposium conducted at the Society for Community Research and Action 2013 Biennial Conference, Coral Gables, FL.
Standley, M., Ledoux, L., Lemke, C, Lloyd, P., Moss, S., Mourant, R., Whicker, B., and Fremlin, J. (2013, June). 1:1 guidebooks for school leaders. Forum conducted at ISTE 2013 International Society for Technology in Education’s 34th Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, TX.
Fremlin, J. (2013, February). Understanding Mobile: Importance, Use and Application. Session presented at Dscoop8 2013 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.
Fremlin, J. (2012, July). Psychology and Social Media. Address to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, Juneau, AK.
Francescato, D., Reich, S., Fremlin, J., & Carton, A.D. (2012, June). Spaces for learning, connection, expression, and collective power. Symposium conducted at the 4th International Conference of Community Psychology, Barcelona, Spain.
Fremlin, J. (2012, June). Community connections in a mediated world. Address to the 4th International Conference of Community Psychology, Barcelona, Spain.
Fremlin, J.W. (2012). Sense of community in a mediated world. (Doctoral Dissertation). UMI. (922281847)
Hartig, J., Fremlin, J., and Graham, B. (2011). Where does community happen? Exploring psychological sense of community in places and spaces. Symposium at Society for Community Research and Action 2011 Chicago Biennial Conference. Chicago, IL.
Fremlin, J.W. “Design Basics.” University of Pittsburgh public health class, Pittsburgh, PA. 2009.
Fremlin, J.W. (2008, April). Comparing Independent and Corporate Media Agendas. Address to the New Communications Forum 2008, Santa Rosa, CA.
Fremlin, Jenny. (2008). Agenda setting: Independent vs. corporate media. Journal of New Communications Research, 3(1), 55-64.
Fremlin, J. W. (Jan 2008). Understanding Media Psychology. APS Observer 21(1).
Fremlin, J.W. Media Literacy: Blogging. University of Alaska Southeast media literacy and digital storytelling classes, Juneau, AK. 2005-2006.
Education
PhD in Psychology, emphasis in Media Psychology, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara CA, 2012
MA in Psychology, emphasis in Media Psychology, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara CA, 2007
BS in Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville FL, 1998
Involvement
Association for Psychological Science
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA Society for Media Psychology and Technology
Alaska Professional Communicators
American Marketing Association
Alaska Society for Technology in Education
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries
International Society for Technology in Education
Juneau Garden Club
Project Gutenberg
Social Media Club
Social Psychology Network
Society for New Communications Research (SNCR)
Volunteer Activities
KTOO Public Media
Board of Directors 2020-Present
Chair 2022-2023; Vice Chair 2020-2022; Executive Committee 2020-2023; Governance Committee Chair 2021-2022; GM Hiring Committee 2022; GM Transition Committee 2023
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Director of IT and Technology 2017-2019
Douglas Community Gardens
Board of Directors, 2015-2020
President 2019-2020; Vice President 2017-2019; Communications Director2015-2017
Girl Scouts of America
Volunteer, Troop Leader
2015-Present
Juneau School District
Yearbook & Media Adviser
2015-16 school year
City & Borough of Juneau Social Services Advisory Board
Vice Chair 2014-15, Board Member 2013 – 2015.
American Psychological Association: Society for Community Research & Action
Website Development Committee 2013
Biennial Program Reviewer 2013, 2011
Braddock Library Friends
Steering Committee 2011
SocialDocumentary.net
Editor 2010-2011
Association for Psychological Science
Student Research Award Senior Peer Reviewer 2010, 2011; Peer Reviewer 2008
Student Grant Peer Reviewer 2007, 2008
APA: Div. 46 Media Psychology
Website Development Committee 2009
Obscurae Gallery
Curator 2008, 2009
The Amplifier APA Div. 46
Newsletter Associate Editor 2007
Alaska Professional Communicators
Webmaster 2004-2007