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Laura Partain

Laura Partain

Laura Partain

Assistant Professor

partain.7@osu.edu

Undergraduate teaching

International Perspectives on Communication 

Research Interests

Inter and Intra Group Communication

Stereotype Interventions and Prejudice Reduction 

Representations of Race, Ethnicity, Religion and Citizenship Status (refugees, immigrants) 

Health and Wellness Communication