معرفی
Dr. Kathryn Thier is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication Science and Social Cognition from the University of Maryland and previously taught journalism at the University of Oregon, where she co-founded The Catalyst Journalism Project.
Her research examines Solutions Journalism and its capacity to drive pro-social outcomes in Climate Change Communication and Health Communication. She investigates how solution-oriented reporting influences public engagement, policy support, and health behaviors.
Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate methodological diversity including meta-analyses, content analyses, and experimental designs. Dominant themes include:
- Health/climate misinformation mitigation
- Solution-oriented framing effects
- Equity-focused communication strategies
- Policy engagement mechanisms
She maintains a strong emphasis on quantitative rigor and interdisciplinary applications.
