Skye Chernichky-Karcher

Skye Chernichky-Karcher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies, Media and Journalism at Bloomsburg University, where she has served since 2017.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Health and Family Communication from Purdue University

Dr. Chernichky-Karcher's research examines family communication patterns during high-stress transitions, with dual focus on military deployment/reintegration impacts on adolescent stress and cancer communication dynamics in families. Her current project investigates how families battling parental cancer discuss illness-related topics and how these communications influence coping throughout the cancer trajectory.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• ICA Interpersonal Communication Division 2018 Outstanding Dissertation Award

She teaches Interpersonal Communication and Public Speaking courses. No information is available regarding student advising, grant funding, laboratory work, or research teams.