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Mike Allen is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. He previously served as Editor of Communication Monographs and Communication Studies, and is recognized as one of the top 25 active research career scholars in communication based on publication volume. His primary research focuses on social influence across personal, organizational, media, and public spheres, with additional emphases on nonverbal communication, persuasion, and meta-analysis methodologies.
Education includes a PhD from Michigan State University (1987), MA from the University of Wyoming (1983), and BA from Lewis and Clark College (1981).
Research interests span:
- Quantitative research methods
- Public speaking competency development
- Argumentation theory and practice
- Meta-analysis applications in communication studies
- Nonverbal behavior in relational contexts
- Social influence mechanisms in digital and organizational environments
Recent article trends prioritize:
- Medical antibiotic efficacy analysis (SPECTRA study)
- Cultural acculturation processes among marginalized populations
- Educational communication dynamics in team-based and virtual learning environments
- Technology interventions for enhancing public speaking skills
- 2011 Central States Communication Association Federation Research Prize
- Top Paper awards at National Communication Association Conventions (2010)
- Editorial leadership roles in communication journals
Advising and grants involve extensive collaborations with co-authors like Dr. LeFebvre and Bourhis, though no formal advisee names are explicitly listed. Research extends to interdisciplinary work in medical communication, educational technology, and cultural studies. His lab focuses on quantitative communication research and applies meta-analytic methods to diverse contexts.
