Why Do I Have to Take This Class?: Why Research Methods Matter in the Real World

Leslie Rill’s presentation will explore why research methods matters outside of academia, how it is useful in non-academic work environments, and how understanding research methods provides individuals with necessary real-world skills.

Leslie Rill is currently a Marketing Content Strategist for Intel Corporation. Leslie is also a political and mass communication scholar whose research interests lie in the role that media and politics play in shaping our interactions and behaviors. She specializes in research methods, political campaigns and new media. Her current work for Global Marketing & Communications at Intel leverages her research methods, campaigns and new media expertise.