Summary

Work history

Education

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

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Xilin (Allen) Huang

Writer and Researcher

Detroit,Michigan

Summary

I am an incoming Ph.D. student in Communication at Wayne State University, with interests in public communication, media systems, urban sustainability, risk communication, and research-based writing.
My work sits at the intersection of journalism, communication research, and public affairs. Throughout my academic and working career, I have always been interested in how complex public issues are being framed, contested, and communicated to broader publics.

Work history

Adjunct Instructor

Dalian Art College

Dalian, China

09.2025 - 08.2026

Designed and taught undergraduate courses on new media theory, media production, and contemporary communication issues.
Developed lesson plans, discussion prompts, and multimedia teaching materials to support student engagement with media concepts.
Facilitated classroom discussions on media texts, digital platforms, public communication, and cultural production.
Evaluated student assignments and provided written feedback on analytical and creative media work.

Media Editor

CBCGDF

Beijing, China

03.2025 - 08.2025

Compiled and translated research from scientific journals, reports, and policy documents on marine conservation, biodiversity, and global environmental governance.
Wrote science and policy explainers for foundation audiences.
Produced analytical pieces on biodiversity governance, the UN BBNJ Agreement, and the relationship between conservation policy and public communication.
Supported environmental education and advocacy through research synthesis and accessible writing.

Media Relations Intern

EarthDay.Org

Washington, District of Columbia

06.2024 - 01.2025

Interviewed experts in environmental science, energy, and sustainability.
Wrote explainers on renewable energy, climate change, and environmental communication.
Produced research-based content for environmental education and public outreach.
Contributed to communication materials connecting scientific research with broader public audiences.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Communication

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

08.2026 -

Master of Arts - Media Studies

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

01.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Media & Film Studies

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

08.2017 - 12.2021

Skills

Qualitative Research: Semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis, discourse analysis, textual analysis
Quantitative / Computational Methods: Content analysis, survey research, basic statistical analysis
Software: SPSS, R, Stata, Microsoft Excel, MaxQDA, Zotero
Writing and Communication: Long-form writing, research synthesis, public scholarship, science communication, bilingual writing, editorial research

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Media discourse;

political communication;

public discourse;

platform governance;

urban sustainability communication;

environmental communication