Asheley R. Landrum

Asheley R. Landrum is an Associate Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and a Senior Global Futures Scientist at Arizona State University. Her work bridges science communication, cognitive science, and social psychology to explore how values and worldviews shape information processing and decision-making across lifespans. She holds leadership roles in national initiatives addressing science misinformation and collaborates with organizations like PBS Digital Studios to translate research into practical communication strategies.

Her expertise spans science communication, environmental social science, and health communication, with a focus on public engagement with scientific issues such as climate change, AI ethics, and pandemic responses. Landrum’s research is funded by the National Science Foundation and Templeton Religion Trust, emphasizing researcher-practitioner partnerships to bridge academic and professional domains.

• Key Research Themes: Scientific consensus messaging, misinformation dynamics, public perception of emerging technologies, and inclusive science media.
• Awards: AAAS Fellow, National Academies Consensus Panel Member.

Landrum’s grants and collaborations highlight her commitment to real-world impact, particularly in fostering science literacy through innovative media formats and addressing societal challenges like climate misinformation and health communication inequities. She also contributes to interdisciplinary efforts through ASU’s Global Futures initiative, focusing on long-term societal transformations.