Qian Huang

Qian Huang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Journalism & Media Production within Washington State University's Murrow College of Communication. Her research integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine psychological, behavioral, and social determinants of health behaviors, with a focus on vaccination and public health interventions.

• PhD in Communication from the University of Miami

As a health communication researcher, Huang's work emphasizes message design, interpersonal communication, and innovative strategies to promote health behaviors. Key research areas include:

• Cues to action in health campaigns
• Perspective-taking for intergroup relations in healthcare
• Optimizing health messaging for underserved populations

Recent publications address rural colorectal cancer screening, emotional drivers of vaccination, and information overload during the pandemic. Her work has been recognized with top paper awards at the National Communication Association (Chinese Communication Studies Division, 2018; Communication and the Future Division, 2023).

Scientific contributions include awards for:

• Top Paper at NCA Communication and the Future Division (2023)
• Top Paper at NCA Chinese Communication Studies Division (2018)

Huang teaches courses on science communication (COM 400) and science communication research (COM 541), with research activities aligned with Murrow College's health communication initiatives.