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Exploring the connection between theory and practice
Impactful Research
From coronavirus to climate change – and beyond. Photo courtesy of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development
George Mason University’s Science Communication Program is a hub of cutting-edge research and graduate education centered on science communication theory and practice. We examine how effective communication shapes interest, attitudes, discourse, and engagement toward a host of contentious science issues and among a variety of stakeholders. We pursue these goals through
Impactful research that applies science communication theory and best practices to ongoing science controversies.
Engaging learning opportunities geared toward future scholars and practitioners.
Rewarding career opportunities within and outside of academia that reflects our location in the Washington, DC region.
Highlighting the health relevance of climate change and the health benefits of climate solutions can generate support for climate action, a major review of evidence on the subject has found.
Sojung Kim is the faculty director for Mason’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA ), a researcher of health communication, a director of the Communication, Health, and Relational Media (CHARM) lab, and a dedicated faculty member to both undergraduate and graduate students. Today we’ll learn more about who she is and her research interests.
One thing you’ll quickly learn about Chris Clarke is his passion for the environment, and the recent COVID pandemic has broadened his research interests. When he’s not researching and teaching, he spends time with his wife and dog. This week, #MasonCOMM’s Friday Faculty Feature takes a look at the intersection of science and communication.
