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Hovick's Study on Infectious Diseases, COVID-19 and Zika
Assistant professor Shelly Hovick's new study sheds light on how people seek information about infectious diseases, and it compares the novel coronavirus with Zika.
"The Zika virus and the…
Wang Named Huber Faculty Fellow
Professor Zheng Joyce Wang has been named a Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellow for 2020. Wang will receive the title, recognition and a cash award to further her research for the next three years.
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Bonus and Watts Receive Top Paper Award
Congratulations to James Bonus and Judy Watts, who received the top paper award from the Children, Adolescents, and Media division of the International Communication Association.
Their paper…
Behind the Scenes: Making of The Lantern
Ohio State Alumni Magazine gives readers a behind-the-scenes look into The Lantern.
"Since 1881, students producing The Lantern have been informing, entertaining and…
Jargon Discourages Readers
Assistant professor Hillary Shulman's recent study found that when scientists communicate to the general public using jargon, readers are discouraged and disengaged. This also extends into…
PhD Alumnus Named Media Psychology Editor
Alumnus Ben Johnson (PhD, '14) has been named a new editor of the Media Psychology journal.
Johnson is an assistant professor in the department of advertising at the University of…
Grizzard Publishes Study on Stories, Revenge, Forgiveness
Assistant professor Matthew Grizzard's recent study found that people enjoy stories with revenge more than stories of forgiveness.
“We like stories in which the wrongdoers are punished and…
Nisbet, Garrett on Election Misinformation
Professor Kelly Garrett and associate professor Erik Nisbet were quoted in a Columbus Dispatch article about election misinformation, deep fakes and the power of social media.
Both…