Hello!
I'm an assistant professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Advertising + Public Relations, and I direct the Office for Excellence in Science and Risk Communication Management at The University of Alabama.
ABOUT ME
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My research examines processes, effects, and problems associated with the public communication of science and environmental risk information. Most often I employ quantitative (experimental, content analysis, and survey) and qualitative (interviews and focus groups) empirical research methods to understand: (1) how organizations communicate about science and environmental risks, and (2) the effects of science/environmental risk communication strategies on audiences.
I teach courses in public relations, media and communication, and environmental, science, and risk communication. |
Fall 2021 Office Hours: By appointment via email/Zoom.
Office: 2630 Capital Hall Email: vandyke@apr.ua.edu Phone: 205-614-3372 Ph.D. Media and Communication (Texas Tech University) M.A. Communication (Virginia Tech) B.A. Communication (Virginia Tech) |
