معرفی
Sara Stifano is an Associate Professor in-Residence in the Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication from UConn in 2016 and maintains an active research profile focused on emotional cognition in communication contexts.
Education
- Ph.D. in Communication, University of Connecticut (2016)
Research Focus: Dr. Stifano investigates how emotional states influence decision-making processes, particularly in high-risk scenarios. Her work pioneers the integration of emotional education into health communication frameworks, with current projects developing narrative-based safe sex messaging that leverages emotional pedagogy to overcome limitations of traditional approaches. Key research streams examine attachment theory's role in emotional susceptibility and the mechanics of emotional persuasion in media contexts.
Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials.
Academic Contributions: Teaches core communication courses including Research Methods (COMM 2000Q), Small Group Communication (COMM 4220W), Gender and Communication (COMM 3450), Interpersonal Communication (COMM 2200), and Nonverbal Communication (COMM 3240). Contact details: Office 232 ARJ (Storrs campus), Phone (860) 486-0438, Mailing Address 337 Mansfield Rd, Unit 1259, Storrs CT 06269.
