Michelle Seelig received her Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Florida State University. Seelig teaches courses in photography, web design, multimedia design, communication theory, and research methods. Her research interests include the convergence of new and traditional media in news organizations, the role of content producers in visual communication, environmental photojournalism, as well as the impact of technology on pedagogy.

She has written scholarly articles and has presented numerous papers at scholarly meetings in the areas of mass communication, visual communication, as well as communication and technology. She has taught at Florida State University and Temple University. Seelig also has professional experience in video production, photography, as well as desktop publishing, and web design.

Dr. Seelig's current research projects include exploring the presentation of still images on a website set to music, environmental sound, or narration; trends in traditional media’s presence on the web; and examination of environmental photographers role both past and present that have used their photography to build awareness and evoke meaningful action.