Christopher E. Beaudoin

Christopher E. Beaudoin is a Professor in the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University. His research focuses on the intersection of mediated communication and social/public health outcomes, emphasizing the role of media in shaping social capital, health behaviors, and crisis response. He has designed and evaluated media campaigns for organizations like MTV Africa and the CDC, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Dr. Beaudoin holds a PhD from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has prior experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho.

Education:

• PhD, University of Missouri School of Journalism
• MA, University of Missouri
• Bachelor of General Studies (BGS), University of Michigan

Research interests include the effects of social media on health behaviors, digital privacy concerns, crisis communication during pandemics, and global health messaging strategies. His work spans both domestic and international contexts, with notable projects addressing HIV/AIDS prevention in sub-Saharan Africa and binge drinking prevention through serious games.

Grant-funded projects include CDC-funded studies on aerosol guidance communication and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-supported initiatives. He has advised no named students but has contributed to training programs for community health workers in cancer prevention.

Notable collaborations involve MTV's Shuga Naija campaign to combat sexual violence in Nigeria and evaluations of CDC communication during the pandemic. His research also explores the psychosocial impacts of digital media during crises, such as the emotional responses of millennials to the coronavirus pandemic.