Connie Roser-Renouf

Connie Roser-Renouf is a Research Professor at George Mason University's Department of Communication, affiliated with the Center for Climate Change Communication since its 2007 founding. She holds a PhD in Communication Research from Stanford University (1986). Her work focuses on applying information processing theories to design climate change communication strategies that increase public awareness of climate threats and solutions. She has studied diverse social issues, including Third World development and health risks from environmental contamination, but now prioritizes depolarizing climate change discourse to build public support for action.

Education:

• PhD in Communication Research, Stanford University, 1986

Research Interests: Environmental communication, informal science education, and science communication. She investigates audience segmentation (e.g., Global Warming’s Six Americas framework), emotional responses to climate messaging, and strategies to engage polarized audiences. Her work emphasizes actionable insights for depolarizing climate discourse through tailored messaging and institutional collaboration.

Article Trends: Recent publications (2020–2025) highlight longitudinal studies on climate belief shifts, emotional drivers of policy support, and the efficacy of targeted messaging strategies. Her research increasingly incorporates digital platforms (e.g., NASA climate website analysis) and youth engagement. Key themes include depolarization, behavioral activation, and institutional communication models.

Awards & Grants: No specific awards mentioned. Her work is supported through institutional and collaborative research funding streams at George Mason University.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. Collaborates on large-scale projects like the Six Americas segmentation framework, funded by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and private foundations.

Labs & Teams: Leads climate communication initiatives at the Center for Climate Change Communication, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across environmental science, public health, and political science.