Speaking Engagements

8th Annual UF Climate Communications Summit

fci-logo-1-m5-hr-sm-sign-300x72Climate change misinformation and disinformation is on the rise, fueling an explosion of climate denial on social media.  This year’s Summit will explore some of the denial, deception and delaying trends – and solutions for how to disarm them.
Gainesville, FL
April 5, 2023

“Social Media Trends” Professional Development fpra

Learn Social Media Trends from Andrew Selepak, Ph.D. Lunch meeting for public relations, marketing, and communications professionals.
Daytona Beach, FL
May 19, 2022

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Dr. Andrew Selepak of the University of Florida presents an examination of the use of social media platforms and the promotion of untruths and fables. The presentation will be moderated by Dr. Luis Fleischman of Palm Beach State College.
West Palm Beach, FL
November 4, 2021

Social Media and Society Florida House of Representatives

A presentation before the Commerce Committee of the Florida House of Representatives. Workshop on Technology Transparency Draft Legislation.
Tallahassee, Florida
February 17, 2021

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Accent Speakers Bureau hosted Riggle in its final Fall event. UF journalism professor Andrew Selepak moderated the 45-minute conversation. It ended with a 15 minute Q&A with students.
Gainesville, Florida
December 2, 2020

How Social Media Can Make or Break Your Job Search

Do you ever think about the things you write on social media? What the internet says about you could mean the difference in landing your dream job or being dismissed by a hiring manager.
Andrew Selepak, Ph.D., director of the social media master’s program at the University of Florida, will visit the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media Monday, March 2 at 2 p.m. to talk about job search issues that often arise regarding social media. If you are seeking a job or will be soon, you don’t want to miss this event that will be held in the Overby Center Auditorium.
Oxford, Mississippi
March 2, 2020

UF/IFAS Research Forum

What are ways to bring my research to audiences? How can I better communicate my results? From blogs, to Twitter, to podcasts. Experiences of two UF/IFAS faculty and key insights from a faculty outside UF/IFAS will be shared as formal presentations followed by a panel discussion.
Andy Selepak, MAMC Social Media, Social media and getting your research and
discoveries noticed by the public
Gainesville, Florida
May 2, 2018

One City, One Story: The Reality of Fake News

A panel of UF’s distinguished journalism faculty to discuss contemporary journalism as it relates to Orwell’s depiction of media manipulation.
Gainesville, Florida
9-18-2017

Lake City – Columbia County Chamber – Better Business Lunch and Learn – “The Secret to #socialmedia
Lake City, Florida
4-29-2015