- Pronouns:
- she/her
- Department:
- High School Journalism Institute
- Campus:
- IU Bloomington
Shoba Iyer is a doctoral student at The Media School, where she is focused on the rapidly evolving media landscape influenced by technology. Her research interests include journalism, labor in the media sector, gender issues, media consumption, and the impact of media on democracy. Before pursuing her PhD, Shoba gained fifteen years of experience in journalism, research, and digital media, having worked with prominent publications in India. Her award-winning reporting on gender issues contributed to the book "Across the Crossfire: Women and Conflict in India." Additionally, she led a team at a women's rights organization that focused on digital campaigns against violence, utilizing media and pop culture as tools for activism. As an advocate for open access, Shoba actively contributes to Wikipedia to help bridge the gender gap on the platform. She holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from the School of Economics, Delhi University, India.