Human Communication and Technology Division

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The Human Communication and Technology division (HCTD) of NCA promotes the research and study of the intersection between human communication and technology. The division is concerned with the broad spectrum of issues relevant to the field of human communication and technology. Membership is open to all NCA members in good standing who express interest in technology and communication and register affiliation with the NCA national office. HCTD welcomes both quantitative and qualitative work that focuses on different areas of connection to, interaction with, and development of technology as a phenomena of human communication.

2026 NCA Positions

2026 Interest Group Leadership

  • Chair: Samantha Quinn, SUNY Oswego 
  • Vice Chair: Katy Coduto, Boston University
  • Vice-Chair Elect: Luke Youngvorst, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
  • Immediate Past Chair: Andy High, The Pennsylvania State University
  • Secretary: Alex Hinck, University of Cincinnati
  • Graduate Student Representative: Alexandra Stankus, SUNY Albany