Wildfire smoke warnings inadequate, SOJC study finds
Public health agencies often don't warn people about smoky air until it has already swept in, according to a study by researchers from the SOJC published in the journal BMC Public Health.
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SOJC research: Social media can aid melanoma detection
Social media can improve people’s ability to identify early warning signs of melanoma, according to a new study by SOJC researchers and colleagues.
Video: Best practices for wildfire warnings
A recent study by researchers from the UO Center for Science Communication found that warnings about wildfire smoke have generally been reactive. In response, they've created a list of best practices for government agencies in Oregon and Washington when communicating about wildfires.
Professor’s book wins surveillance research award
Media studies professor Bryce Newell won an award from the Surveillance Studies Network for his book "Police Visibility: Privacy, Surveillance, and the False Promise of Body-Worn Cameras."
SOJC faculty on the future of AI in communication
SOJC faculty members Seth Lewis, Ed Madison, Donna Davis, and Lisa Peyton are using AI in their work, researching its impact on the field, and teaching students how to use it to prepare for the future.
Ph.D. candidate studies how governments influence media
Doctoral candidate Nahla Bendefaa began researching how political regimes affect media in different countries after comparing her experiences as a journalist in Morocco to her experiences in the U.S.
Making an impact with feminist media studies
Doctoral candidate Ivy Fofie was a successful journalist and PR pro in Ghana. Now she’s fulfilling her dream of becoming a researcher while uncovering women’s unrecognized contributions to media.
Professor's research shows publishers' positive outlook
The World Association of News Publishers’ World Press Trends Outlook 2023-2024 report, based on Damian Radcliffe’s core analysis, reveals news publishers are optimistic about their future prospects.
Professor’s research confirms COVID-19 recommendations
On OPB's “Think Out Loud,” Center for Science Communication Director Ellen Peters discusses her co-authored Nature article, recommendations for COVID-19 policy, and the public’s confidence in science.
Professor’s Disney research examines its vast impact
Professor and Emeritus Knight Chair in Communication Research Janet Wasko has focused some of her research on Disney and how it infiltrates our politics, economy and culture on a deeper level.