J. J. Sylvester

J.J. Sylvia IV is an Associate Professor of Communications Media at Fitchburg State University, where he co-founded the undergraduate major in Digital Media Innovation and a Master's in Applied Communication, Social Media. He researches the philosophy and ethics of communication, with a focus on big data, posthuman media studies, and the impact of generative AI on media ethics and professional practice. He is the author of two open educational resource textbooks and received the 2025 Massachusetts OER Gold Award for his leadership in open education. He is also co-founding editor of the Journal of Critical Posthumanisms, launching during the 2025-2026 academic year.