Hey, I’m Dr. Lane!

My name is Lane Schwager, and I hold a PhD in Communication Studies from George Mason University. Part of what drew me to COMM Studies as a student was the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Whether we are looking at psychology, anthropology, or ethnic studies, COMM pulls from diverse schools of thought. This results in a dynamic classroom environment where faculty can tailor communication courses to bring in multiple support beams from across the academic disciplines.

In 2025, I had the opportunity to complete a faculty fellowship at Montgomery College’s Paul Peck Humanities Institution with the Smithsonian Museum. During this year-long fellowship, my cohort and I met with Smithsonian educators, curators, and researchers to learn more about how to bring object-based learning and museum spaces into our classrooms.

This little project you’ve stumbled on is a reflection of that work, and I am glad you are here. Please explore and take use of any of the resources and suggestions you may see here.

Toodaloo,

Dr. Lane

P.S. Be sure to click the images you see throughout this site for more information from the Smithsonian!