SCOM Assistant Professor Publishes Article on AI-Scripted Responses to Crises

The International Journal of Strategic Communication published a study on artificial intelligence and crisis communication authored by Dr. Elizabeth Ray and Dr. Patrick Merle professors in the School of Communication, and Kaylin Lane, a doctoral student. “Increasingly, professionals in communication are using AI to develop written statements,” Ray said. “We wanted to see if people …

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SCOM Assistant Professor Receives Research Grant

School of Communication Assistant Professor, Yin Yang, has been awarded a $20,000 First Year Assistant Professor (FYAP) Grant by the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC). The grant, which runs from May to August 2025, will support her research on how narratives about personal experiences with bullying influence readers’ perceptions and their willingness to provide support.

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