Jordan Conrad

Jordan Conrad is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Their research focuses on interpersonal communication and relationships, particularly examining how technology mediates critical social interactions. Current work explores mental health communication in online spaces and the impact of technological access disparities on families during crises.

• Office: Becker Communication Studies Building (BCSB 143)
• Phone: 319-335-1615

Research interests bridge communication theory with real-world applications, including suicide prevention communication through digital platforms and pandemic responses in child welfare systems. Recent publications analyze online suicide chat dynamics using relational dialectics theory and investigate technological capital's role in pandemic-era family services.

Teaching emphasizes experiential learning within communication studies, with affiliations to the university's media production and community leadership programs.