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Dr. Ruoxu Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis, affiliated with the College of Communication and Fine Arts. She joined the institution in 2017 after earning her Ph.D. from Penn State University and degrees from North Dakota State University. Her research bridges media effects, persuasion, and communication technology within strategic communication contexts, with publications in top journals like Computers in Human Behavior and Mass Communication and Society. Supported by grants such as the Communities of Research Scholars and CCFA Seed Grant, her work emphasizes digital media's societal impact.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mass Communications, Penn State University
- M.S. in Mass Communications, North Dakota State University
- B.A. in Journalism, Broadcasting, & Mass Communication Technologies, North Dakota State University
Research Interests: Dr. Wang explores how communication technology shapes media effects and persuasive outcomes. Her focus areas include health communication, digital advertising strategies, user experience in interactive media, and pandemic-era behavioral adaptations. She employs mixed-methods approaches to analyze issues like social media engagement, gaming psychology, and organizational communication in crises.
Awards:
- Top Three Paper Award (MMEE division, AEJMC) 2023
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research (CCFA) 2021
- Top Paper Award (AEJMC Southeast Colloquium) 2020
- Multiple teaching/service recognitions including the D. Mike Pennington Mentorship Award (2020)
Teaching & Service: Teaches courses like Visual Media, Advertising Research, and Social Media Analytics. Currently serves as Vice Head Elect in AEJMC’s Mass Communication and Society Division. Active in grant-funded research and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in cross-departmental projects at the University of Memphis focusing on digital media innovation and strategic communication solutions.
