Research News

Scholars at the School of Communication and Information take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans the fields of information science, library studies, communication, journalism and media studies.

Newly Launched Research Collaborative Polls Americans on Higher Education

A Rutgers researcher and other researchers affiliated with the newly launched collaboration, "American Higher Education Barometer," conducted their first nationwide survey of Americans, which revealed that most recognize universities as vital for science, technology, healthcare, and economic growth.

The Case for Maximizing Digital Data in Qualitative Research

In a special issue of the Journal of Communication, devoted to rethinking and updating qualitative research, Rutgers researchers advocate for including digital technology in interviews and ethnographic research to elevate the voices of people and groups that are often marginalized.