Aaron Furgason, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor
- Adviser, WMCX 88.9FM
- First Year Adviser
Department: Communication
Office: Plangere Center 227
Phone: 732-263-5254
Email: afurgaso@monmouth.edu
Education
Ph.D., Rutgers University
M.A., Emerson College
B.A., Monmouth University
Research Interests
Radio and music industry trends and their impact on society
Scholarly Articles
In the editing stage and then sent to Journal of Audio and Radio Studies for review: The response by terrestrial radio to satellite radio entry into the audio marketplace.
In the writing stage: What can we learn about 1990s music industry from rock stars autobiographies.
Presentations/Invited Talks
Upcoming conference presentations: Monmouth University’s Race Conference- When House Music met Hip Hop.
Fall 2018, The Beatles White Album: An International Symposium: Presenter- The White Album and Progressive Rock Radio- A Match Made in Heaven
Fall 2018, Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association: Presenter- Live Music, Nostalgia & Alternative Rock Radio
External Affiliations & Community Engagement
Adviser to four Communication High School internships at WMCX
Attended the virtual IBS Radio Conference
Intercollegiate Broadcasting Society
College Media Association
New Jersey Broadcasters Association
Cultural Studies Association
National Popular Culture and American Culture Associations
Awards and Honors
Candidate for Distinguished Teacher of the Year, 2019-2020
National Finalist –Outstanding Faculty Adviser- 2017- Intercollegiate Broadcasting System
Courses
Recently Taught Classes
2023 Fall
- Audience Studies – CO 402
- Co-Curricular Practicum in Radio – CO 262
- Media Literacy – CO 155
- Radio Production – CO 102
2023 Summer E
- Radio Operation Practice – CO 377
2023 Summer B
2023 Spring
2022 Fall
2022 Summer B
2022 Spring
2021 Fall
2021 Summer E
- Radio Operation Practice – CO 377
2021 Summer B
2021 Spring
- Co-Curricular Practicum in Radio – CO 262
- Media Literacy – CO 155
- Radio/Television Career Preparation – CO 217
2020 Fall
- Co-Curricular Practicum in Radio – CO 262
- Media Literacy – CO 155
- Radio/Television Career Preparation – CO 217
2020 Summer E
2020 Summer B
- Radio Operation Practice – CO 377
2020 Spring
Frequently Taught Classes
- Co-Curricular Practicum in Radio (CO 262)
- First Year Seminar (FY 101)
- Introduction to Radio Production (CO 102)
- Journalism/pr Career Preparation (CO 216)
- Media Analysis (CO 367)
- Media Co-Curricular Practicum in Radio (CO 262)
- Media Literacy (CO 155)
- Radio in the Music Industry (CO 373)
- Radio Operation Practice (CO 377)
- Radio Production (CO 102)
- Radio/Television Career Preparation (CO 217)
- The Music Industry (CO 373)
- Topics in Film (CO 318)
- Working With Audio (CO 102)
