Research

Faculty and students at the Harrington School of Communication and Media are advancing the understanding of a rapidly evolving communications ecosystem through collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and scholarship.

Research Themes

The Harrington School is cultivating research strengths in the impact of artificial intelligence in communications, social media, science communication, and media studies.

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Featured Research and Creative Works

Harrington School faculty are outstanding educators and active researchers who are continuously finding new stories to tell and new ways to tell them.

Researchers explore the racial and gender politics of Barstool Sports

Helping R.I. communities depolarize and resist divisive rhetoric

Madison Jones on Deep Mapping, Environmental Advocacy, and Science Writing

“SEARCHDOG” has Rhode Island broadcast premiere

Professor Mary Healey Jamiel’s critically acclaimed film to air on RIPBS

Chasing Awe and Wonder

Assistant Professor Jason Jaacks on why nature is the greatest show on earth.

The Rhode Island Survey Initiative

The Rhode Island Survey Initiative is an effort by URI researchers to gather insights from Rhode Islanders about issues that are important to the Ocean State through an annual opinion poll.

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Fall 2023 List of Works

Spring 2023 List of Works

Fall 2022 List of Works

‘21-‘22 Spring List of Works