About the Author



As a software engineer with a background in journalism, Matthew Schroyer brings a unique, investigative perspective to the challenge of creating intuitive and exciting applications.

Schroyer currently works for Dealer Inspire, developing innovative technology for dealerships in the US and Canada. In a previous role at Exaptive, Schroyer partnered with neuroscientists to illuminate hidden connections in heaps of metadata, by creating interactive visualizations and tools to manage information in cutting-edge brain science research.

Some of his projects included designing and deploying internet-connected environmental sensors in India and Mongolia, photogrammetry projects in China, and speaking engagements at SXSW, IEEE ISTAS, and other conferences around the globe. He's been source of information on emerging technologies for news outlets and media organizations, including The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, Slate, Newsweek, Poynter, The Daily Beast, several NPR affiliate stations, and the science journal Nature.

Schroyer holds a Master's in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

email: mschroyer@gmail.com
GitHub: https://github.com/MattSchroyer
GH Page: https://mattschroyer.github.io/

 IN THE MEDIA
PAPER CITATIONS

CONFERENCES
  • Mills, J., Schroyer, M., Waite, M. (2018). Sensor and drone journalism: how, why and when to use them. Panel presentation at the UK Conference of Science Journalists, London, UK.
  • Culver, K., Schary, A., Schroyer, M. (2017) Watching the Watchmen: Drone Journalism Ethics. Panel presentation at South By Southwest, Austin, TX. 
  • Schroyer, M. (214). Pardon Our Dust: Bringing Air Quality Sensors and Data to the People Through Fab Labs. Presented at the first O'Reilly Solid Conference, San Francisco, CA.
  • Schroyer, M. (2014). O uso de drones na sociedade. A 7a edição do Fórum Internacional de TI Banrisul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
  • Schroyer, M., Abd-El-Khalick, F., Martin, A. (2014) A Longitudinal, District-Wide, Social Network Analysis of the Impact of Science Teacher Leaders. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Haythornthwaite, C., Gao, W., Abd-El-Khalick, F., Schroyer, M. & Martin, A. (2014). Networks of change: Learning from peers about science teaching. Paper presented at the 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Big Island, HI.
  • Pitt, F., Parvaz, D., Tahir, M., Corcoran, M., Schroyer, M., Dewar, M., Syed, N. (Oct. 12, 2013). Design A Drone Journalism Mission. Working group at the Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference, New York, NY.
  • Schroyer, M. (2013). sUAS Opportunities in Research, New Media, and Public Outreach. Presented at the first annual Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition, San Francisco, CA.
  • Schroyer, M. (2013). Drone Journalism. Presented at UAVs Pros-Cons, Toronto, Canada.
  • Schroyer, M. (2013). Drones for Good. Presented at the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, Toronto, Canada. 
  • Abd El Khalick, F., Schroyer, M., Martin, A., Haythornthwaite, C. (2013). Effecting ‘Reform’ through Transformations in District-Wide Science Teacher Learning Networks. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
  • North, M. Schroyer, M. (2013). Re-Imagining Toys: Merging the Physical & Digital. Presentation at South by Southwest, Austin, TX.
  • Abd El Khalick, F., Schroyer, M., Martin, A., Haythornthwaite, C. (2013). Monitoring Transformations in District-Wide Teacher Learning Networks through Social Network Analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership. Washington, D.C.
  • Abd-El-Khalick, F., Haythornthwaite, C., Martin, A., Schroyer, M., Phelps, K. (2012). Characterizing district-wide teachers’ science learning networks: silos and barriers to change and innovation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Abd-El-Khalick, F., Frericks, C., Haythornthwaite, C., Schroyer, M., Price, R., Martin, A., Bergandine, D. (2012). Understanding Barriers to Change and Innovation in STEM Teaching and Learning: Silos and District-wide Teacher Learning Networks. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership. Washington, D.C.
  •  Abd-El-Khalick, F., Price, R., Martin, A., Schroyer, M., Bergandine, D. (2012) Entrepreneurial Leadership in STEM Teaching and learning. Poster presented to the annual National Science Foundation MSP Learning Network Conference, Washington, D.C.
EDUCATION
  • M.S., Journalism. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2011.
  • B.S., Mass Communications (specialization in print and electronic media). Minor in creative writing. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2008.
  • [Additional undergraduate education in mechanical engineering, including courses in Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Aided Drafting, Computer Programming, Dynamics, Physics, Statics, Statistics]
AWARDS
  • Society of Professional Journalists, Mark of Excellence, Online News Reporting, National Winner, 2010
  • Illinois College Press Association, second-place award for in-depth reporting, 2008
  • St. Louis Newspaper Guild Award, 2008
  • St. Louis Press Club Award, 2007
SEMESTERS RANKED EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR BY STUDENTS
  • Fall 2010: JOUR200, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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