Research

Faculty and students at the Harrington School of Communication and Media are advancing the understanding of a rapidly evolving communications ecosystem through collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and scholarship.

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Research Themes

The Harrington School is cultivating research strengths in the impact of artificial intelligence in communications, social media, science communication, and media studies.

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Sponsored Research

With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Science Foundation and other agencies, Harrington faculty are working to improve media literacy, elevate underrepresented groups in science, and more.

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Featured Research and Creative Works

Harrington School faculty are outstanding educators and active researchers who are continuously finding new stories to tell and new ways to tell them.

Justin Wyatt publishes eighth book, 3 Women, in BFI Film Classics Series

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URI poll measures Rhode Islanders’ opinions on election ‘hot topics’

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URI study to examine ethical considerations of using generative AI in communications work

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“SEARCHDOG” has Rhode Island broadcast premiere

Professor Mary Healey Jamiel’s critically acclaimed film to air on RIPBS

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Chasing Awe and Wonder

Assistant Professor Jason Jaacks on why nature is the greatest show on earth.

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The Rhode Island Survey Initiative

The Rhode Island Survey Initiative is an effort by URI researchers to gather insights from Rhode Islanders about issues that are important to the Ocean State through an annual opinion poll.

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Past Faculty Publications, Conferences, and Grants

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