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.
The Union for Democratic Communications (UDC) Conference will be held in Philadelphia from October 12-15, 2023. The conference is hosted by the Media, Inequality, and Change (MIC) Center, a collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication and Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information (SC&I); the conference theme is “Left Undone.”
Professor of Communication Jennifer Theiss has received the award from the National Communication Association for her research that “has made a significant contribution to the field of family communication.”
Aakhus’ appointment recognizes his major contributions to Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s research task forces. Aakhus is in expert on communication, argumentation, and design in digital society.
The National Science Foundation’s CIVIC program helps community-university partnerships combat climate change and improve access to essential resources and services.
The NCA is recognizing SC&I Professor of Communication Kathryn Greene for her mentoring, service, and scholarship. Greene will receive the awards in November 2023 at the annual meeting of NCA.
Rutgers study finds among regretful parents, fear of missing out is a key motivator for having children.
The study’s findings, the authors said, are directly applicable as targets for communication training modules for health care providers, because by continuing to advance skills in empathic communication, clinicians can enhance the healthcare experiences of their patients.
A research team led by Professor Itzhak Yanovitzky and Associate Professor of Communication Professor Matthew Weber created a knowledge portal to evaluate how web-based resources can be used to encourage policymakers and advocates to download policy briefs.
The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) has named Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Science Nicholas Belkin its inaugural ASIS&T Fellow. The Award “recognizes individuals who have made substantial and sustained contributions to ASIS&T and the broader field of Information Science,” ASIS&T said.
Knox's testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on “Book Bans: Examining How Censorship Limits Liberty and Literature.” The hearing will take place on September 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. EST and will be live-streamed on the U.S. Judiciary’s website.
