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.
Research News
New Jerseyans Nearly Unanimous About Seriousness of Opioid Problem In Garden State
“These findings suggest that an increasing number of individuals in the state are educated about the risks and causes of opioid addiction,” said Itzhak Yanovitzky, associate professor at Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information and the co-lead of the study.
Making Global Impact Decisions at Facebook
Ph.D. grad Rannie Teodoro ’16 discusses her current career at Facebook as a Research Manager on the User Experience Research Team, and how faculty members at the School of Communication and Information (SC&I) helped her achieve her goals.
Many New Jerseyans Prescribed Opioids Do Not Recall Doctor Explaining Dangers, Risks or Alternatives Treatments
Associate Professor of Communication and co-lead of the study Izhak Yanovitzky said, “We must do a better job educating both doctors and patients about the importance of having these conversations and what exactly should be discussed.”
Rutgers and Columbia Study Analyzes the Increase in Technical-Skill-Based Jobs in the NYC Media Industry
Research by Associate Professor Matthew Weber and alumna Allie Kosterich, Ph.D. '17, show that data, analytic and platform-based jobs have increased significantly in newspaper and online media companies in New York City due to the digital and technological evolution.
SC&I Faculty and Student Research Presentations at ICA 2018
SC&I faculty and Student Research Presentations are well represented at the 68th Annual ICA Conference in Prague, Czech Republic in late May. Please see the ICA program schedule for complete details.
The Department of Communication and Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Rutgers University, will also be hosting a reception on Friday, May 25 from 8 -9:30 p.m. at the Hilton Prague, Chez Louis Salon, Mezzaine Level. All are invited to attend.
SC&I's Annual Scholarly Incubator Addressed Pedagogy and Student Wellness
The scholarly incubator, titled "Teaching and Learning," demonstrated and expanded SC&I's commitment to student learning, success and health.
Kim Receives Grant to Enhance Social Engagement Among Older Adults
Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science Sunyoung Kim to use funding from the New Jersey Health Foundation to explore the capabilities of a smart speaker to enhance social engagement among older adults.
New Journal Launch, Co-founded and Co-edited by Rebecca Reynolds
The new journal, entitled Information and Learning Science, will advance inter- disciplinary research at the intersections of Information Science and the Learning Sciences.
Rutgers Professor Named Inaugural Winner of Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence
Brent Ruben, School of Communication and Information Distinguished Professor and executive director of the Center for Organizational Leadership, is recipient of education sector award
ACM SIGIR CHIIR Conference Comes to New Brunswick
The major areas of study discussed at CHIIR 2018 included user-centered aspects of information interaction and information retrieval focusing on aspects of human involvement in search activities, and information seeking and use in context.