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Lauren Feldman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism & Media Studies at Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information. Her research focuses on media effects in political and science contexts, with emphasis on climate change communication, partisan media, misinformation, and the role of comedy in social justice. She is affiliated with the Rutgers Climate Institute and George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication.
Education:
- Ph.D. and M.A. in Communication, University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. in English, Duke University
Grants & Projects:
- Co-PI on NSF grant investigating algorithm fairness in misinformation detection (2019-2021)
- NSF-funded research on efficacy messages and climate policy support
Research Themes: Her work examines how media shape public engagement with climate change, the impact of partisan news on political divides, and the use of satire/entertainment to drive social change. Notable contributions include co-authoring A Comedian and an Activist Walk into a Bar (UC Press, 2020).
Awards:
- 2021 ICA Outstanding Book Honorable Mention
- Multiple AEJMC/ICA paper awards
- Rutgers Excellence in Research Award
Labs & Affiliations:
- Rutgers Climate Institute
- George Mason University Climate Change Communication Center
- Behavioral Informatics Lab
