David Berube

David Berube is a Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He directs the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCOST) Project and serves as Associate Core Faculty in the College of Natural Resources. His research focuses on science communication, risk communication, environmental disasters, climate change, and pandemic resilience. He holds a B.A. in Experimental Psychology/Biology from Seton Hall University, an M.A. in Speech/Theatre from Montclair State College, and a Ph.D. in Communication from New York University.

• Education: B.A. 1975, M.A. 1978, Ph.D. 1990
• Key Roles: NSF grant PI/co-PI ($20M+), NTP Board Member, Director of RTNN Societal Implications

Research interests emphasize risk communication, emerging technologies (nanotechnology, synthetic biology), and pandemic preparedness. Notable publications include NANO-HYPE (2006), PANDEMIC RISK MANAGEMENT (2023), and edited volumes on pandemic resilience. He advises federal agencies like FDA and NIH, and consults via his Center for Emerging Technologies LLC.

Recent articles explore vaccination hesitancy, nanotechnology applications for climate change, and lessons from Zika outbreaks. Awards include a National Debate Coach of the Year (1994) and fellowships in Genetic Engineering and Society. Berube’s work bridges STEM and humanities, emphasizing public engagement in scientific governance.