Chair of the Department of Communication at Austin Peay State University. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Baron's journey to academia was shaped by his early love for speech and debate. Hailing from Minnesota, he followed his passion through high school and college, eventually coaching speech and debate at the high school level. Dr. Baron pursued a master's degree in communication, propelling his career forward. Now a digital rhetorician, his research delves into the intersection of technology and human communication, exploring topics such as social media dynamics, video games as cultural texts, and the evolution of indie gaming culture.