Heather Robbins

Heather Robbins serves as Director of Communications for the Penn State Eberly College of Science, overseeing strategic marketing and public relations aligned with institutional goals. She concurrently holds an adjunct lecturer role in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, teaching public relations and communications courses.

Education: Three-time Penn State graduate with a Master’s in Media Studies (science communication focus) and Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and International Relations. Professional experience includes media strategy roles at Penn State’s Office of Strategic Communications and journalism at the Centre Daily Times.

Research interests emphasize science communication and interdisciplinary storytelling. Awards highlight contributions to media and communications excellence, including industry-recognized accolades. She founded and directed a high school digital journalism summer camp for eight years, demonstrating commitment to education and mentorship. Her team manages crisis communications, internal messaging, and social media strategy for Eberly College initiatives.