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Blake Boyd is a doctoral research student and lecturer at the Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue University, where he teaches courses in health communication, interviewing, small group communication, computer-mediated communication, and science communication. His academic journey includes undergraduate degrees in biology and journalism from Miami University (OH) and a master's in science writing from Johns Hopkins University.
- Education: B.S. in Biology and B.A. in Journalism, Miami University (OH); M.S. in Science Writing, Johns Hopkins University
Blake’s research explores the role of affective processing in risk communication, focusing on inoculation theory (prebunking) to combat post-truth challenges like mis- and disinformation. His teaching philosophy combines theoretical and practical insights, emphasizing discussion, debate, and project-based learning to simulate real-world communication scenarios.
His 2022 publication highlights the importance of local angles in science storytelling, aligning with his broader work on tailoring narratives to enhance public engagement. This reflects his interdisciplinary background in biology, journalism, and science writing.
