Research
Our faculty build knowledge, improve skills and deepen understanding through research.
A.Q. Miller School faculty are active researchers with expertise in areas such as emerging technology, adoption of new media technology and social media; advocacy, justice and law; health communications; environmental communication; community journalism; civic engagement; organizational, business and career communication; advertising; public relations; and conflict management. The faculty bring their research into the classroom, into business and organizations and into communities to transform the learning experience, to make progress, to increase revenue and to improve lives.
Research Highlights
- Dr. Sean Eddington works with citizens of Reno County, KS, to find ways to support families and businesses.
- Dr. Katie Olsen and Dr. Dani LaGree identify ways to prepare first-generation college students for careers in advertising and public relations.
- Dr. Tom Hallaq and Dr. Ian Punnett receive funding to address food insecurity through Hungry Heartland: A Food Desert Story.
- Dr. Heather Woods is quoted in media outlets around the world for her work on memes and rhetoric.
- Prof. Jana Thomas partners with K-State Research and Extension to help schools better understand adolescent social media citizenship behaviors.
- Dr. Jacob Groshek examines how media shapes the course of political and health decision making.
Community Impact. Community Partnership.
Our initiatives improve communities through engaged research.