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.

Should We Brace for Another October Surprise?

From the assassination attempt on former President Trump to Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race, elevating Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic ticket, this election season has already been filled with many shocking moments. As the clock ticks toward Election Day, should we brace for another bombshell news story – an October Surprise as it has become known in the election lexicon – that could change the trajectory of the presidential campaign?

Supporting the Psychological Health of Breast Cancer Patients

A new Rutgers study shows that breast cancer patients who experience anxiety prior to oncology appointments communicate differently and may require additional support from their clinical teams to optimize their treatment and post-treatment outcomes.

Can GenAI Serve as an Effective Teaching Tool for Art Education?

The aim of a new Rutgers study was to examine how visual representations created via generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be utilized in teaching and learning. The study helps illuminate both the potential and the pitfalls of GenAI applications for education.