Tyler earned their B.A. in Communication Studies from Augustana College, Illinois, and their M.S. in Communication from Illinois State University.
Tyler's research focuses on the impact of entertainment media and technology on interpersonal communication. They are particularly interested in researching the cognitive processes underlying impression formation and relationship development in mediated interpersonal interactions. Their areas of study at Michigan State University include mediated communication, communication technology, and advanced quantitative methods. They are currently a research assistant at the Center for Statistical Training and Consulting betboom dacha dubai(CSTAT). They are also enrolled in the Video Games Design and Research Certificate program at MSU. Their research has won awards at the National Communication Association and Central States Communication Association.