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Professor Yegiyan Awarded Large Research Grant
Dr. Yegiyan's project will examine ways to reduce multitasking and improve student outcomes.
Study by Gong, Huskey, Xue, Shen, & Frey Investigates Information Diffusion on Social Media
People Engage Inside and Outside Their Community, Especially During World Events
Professors Barnett, Berger, Hilbert, & Wojcieszak Among Top-Cited Scientists
Numerous Metrics are Calculated to Produce Accurate Impact Estimates
Professor Wojcieszak Featured in The Guardian
Twitter’s been sending press the poop emoji. Why does Musk love it so much?
ICA23 Research Showcase
Researchers in the Department of Communication will present 47 unique projects at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association. Three of these projects won a Top Paper award.
Professor Huskey Featured on The Backdrop Podcast
Whether it’s an athlete performing at their best or a musician taking it to another level, flow feels good and is good for our well-being. And the best part — pretty much anyone can attain it. Evidence suggests flow can ward off depression, prevent burnout and make us more resilient.
Professor Cingel's Research on Teen Mental Health During COVID Was Featured in The Sacramento Bee
Teens in COVID distance learning were lonelier and more depressed, UC Davis study finds.
Professor Wojcieszak's Research on Echo Chambers and Extremism Was Featured in Wired Magazine
Research shows that relatively few people exist in perfectly sealed-off media bubbles—but they’re still having an outsize impact on US politics.
Prof. Wojcieszak Recognized as a Top 25 Scholar In Central Communication Journals
A new article examines scholarly productivity in communication research.
Nearby City of Sacramento Rated as "Best Place to Live in California"
Sacramento CA, home to many UC Davis Students, Staff, and Faculty, was just named the "Best Place to Live in California"
New Article by Rasul, Cho, & Ahmed in The Conversation
People who consume a lot of news on social media are more likely to be skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines and also more hesitant about getting vaccinated.
Study by Stevens, Rasul, & Oh Investigates Vaccine Mandate Discourse
Study results indicate that public health officials should take extra steps to combat vaccine misinformation, and further that they should assess the emotions people are having to design persuasive appeals that target the fear, anxiety and even anger exhibited by vaccine-hesitant individuals.
NCA22 Research Showcase
Researchers in the Department of Communication will present 27 unique projects at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association. One of these projects won a Top Paper award.
Hannah Wang Earns The Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research
Although they often conjure images of time-wasting and cat memes, online discussion communities may have quietly become the new crucibles of civic literacy and leadership skill development.
Dr. CJ Calabrese to Join Clemson University as an Assistant Professor in the Fall
Dr. CJ Calabrese, who received his PhD from the department in 2021, has accepted an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Communication at Clemson University.
Study by Stevens and Palomares Investigates Sources of COVID-19 Beliefs
Belief about local governments’ COVID-19 efforts influences susceptibility to misinformation among partisans.
ICA22 Research Showcase
Researchers in the Department of Communication will present 54 unique research studies at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association. Three of these studies won a Top Paper award.
Professor Huskey's Research on Flow Is Featured in Psychology Today
News Post: How Brain Efficiency Facilitates Flow State Experiences
New Article by Assistant Professor Huskey in The Conversation
Research shows that people who have flow as a regular part of their lives are happier and less likely to focus on themselves.
Study by Huskey, Gong, and Colleagues Investigates the Neural Basis of Flow Experiences
Flow Results From Networked Interactions Between Brain Regions
NCA21 Research Showcase
Researchers in the Department of Communication will present 21 unique research projects at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association. One of these projects won a Top Paper award. Several faculty and graduate students also serve in important leadership roles.
Supreet Mann Starts at Common Sense Media
Doctoral Candidate Supreet Mann Starts Work at Common Sense Media
Assistant Professor Zhang Earns Prestigious APHA Award
Dr. Jingwen Zhang received the 2021 Ayman El-Mohandes Young Professional Public Health Innovation Award from the American Public Health Association.
Communication Faculty Receive 2 Facebook Research Awards
Facebook recently awarded two grants to the Department of Communication researchers in the UC Davis College of Letters and Science to study misinformation and polarization on social media.
Study by Stevens, Acic, and Taylor Investigates Reactions to News Articles About Sexual Assault
Language in News Reports on Sexual Assaults Can Lead to Toxic Responses in Online Posts, Research Suggests
Study by Stevens, Acic, & Rhea Investigates LGBTQ+ Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, LGBTQ+ teens increased their reliance on anonymous discussion forums when discussing anxiety-provoking topics.
Dr. Meng Chen Accepts Position at the Prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dr. Meng Chen, who earned her PhD from our department in 2018, has accepted an Assistant Professor position in the Communication Department at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Study by Stevens, Oh, & Taylor Investigates COVID-19 Desensitization
The level of anxiety in users’ tweets increased sharply in response to news article anxiety early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, but as the casualty count climbed, news articles seemingly lost their ability to elicit anxiety among readers.
Qingyi Han Named Outstanding Senior
Class of 2021 graduate Qingyi Han has been named Outstanding Senior by the Department of Communication
ICA21 Research Showcase
Researchers in the Department of Communication will present 50 unique research studies at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association. One of these studies won a Top Paper award.
