Erik Green
Seeking Ph.D., Interpersonal Communication
Expected graduation date: Spring 2010
E-mail: ewgreen@mail.utexas.edu
Hometown: Bay City, MI
BA Degree: 2002, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Central Michigan University
MA Degree: 2004, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Central Michigan University
Current research interests: Family communication patterns, difficult conversations, use of metaphors in conflict mediation, communication and collaboration. Methodologies: Quantitative; Discourse Analysis
Outside hobbies & interests: Running, frequenting the dog parks, checking out live music, relaxing by a pool/on the beach, eating (whether going out for dinner or cooking a meal), reading about family dynamics and spirituality, volunteering time hanging out with kids at church, and mostly enjoying time with family and friends…and listening to peoples’ stories.
What you think makes UT or Austin unique, cool, or "weird": In Austin someone can be your friend the very first time you meet. It is where I bought my first pair of cowboy boots. You can be downtown… then walk two blocks and all of a sudden you’re at the lake with trees and running trails. The live music. There are unique and differing perspectives. Most importantly, it is the home of the Longhorns!