TASS
PythonMulti-instrument sentiment ensemble (AFINN + TASS + RoBERTa) for communication research at corpus scale.
Open-source outputs
Tools.
Code, data, and teaching materials the lab maintains. Everything that can be open is.
Research tools
Code we use and share.
v2v
RR package for the Vibes to Variables open textbook — load and analyze a 22M-row Twitch corpus from a learner-friendly API.
GearOut
TypeScriptEquipment-reservation platform deployed at SIUE as MassComm Checkout.
Open WebUI Launcher
TypeScriptLocal-first launcher for running Open WebUI against on-prem LLM endpoints. Built for the RHML sabbatical thread.
coursepackR
RR package collecting datasets and helpers used across Mass Communications courses at SIUE.
Mass Comm Careers Dashboard
SvelteKitInteractive dashboard mapping career outcomes and pathways for Mass Communications graduates.
Banned Word Checker
PythonPython tool for testing Word documents or PDF submissions against a list of prohibited terms.
Hate Raids
RR-based data and analysis behind the peer-reviewed Hate Raids paper — coordinated harassment events on Twitch.
Teaching resources
Classroom-tested tools.
Methodosync
WebBrowser-based qualitative research tool for video annotation and codebook generation.
Intro to Obsidian
WebA ten-part introduction to Obsidian for research workflows.
Open Coding Studio
WebSelf-contained Grounded Theory coding environment for qualitative analysis.
Captionizer
WebCaption helper for research videos and lecture content.
Countdown
WebLightweight in-class countdown timer.