August E GrantDr. August E. ("Augie") Grant is J. Rion McKissick Professor of Journalism at the University of South Carolina. Grant is a technology futurist who specializes in research on new media technologies and consumer behavior. His teaching and research combne the study of traditional and emerging media, with emphases on media management, organizational structure, integrated communication, and consumer behavior. He's been editor of Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals since 1992. He is a frequent speaker on communication technologies and their impact on society. Read More Read Less