Research

UB's Department of Communication is devoted to the scientific study of communication phenomena.  Our major areas of research include social influence, health communication, new communication technology, and the analysis of social networks. Faculty members are experts in measurement theory, statistics, and research design.

  • Overview and Highlights
    6/19/14
    Major areas of research studied by UB's Department of Communication include social influence, health communication, new communication technology, and the analysis of social networks.
  • Recent Faculty Publications
    7/22/19
    Our faculty is extremely productive. Click here to see a sample of recent faculty publications.
  • Graduate Student Publications
    8/13/19
    Our students regularly publish with faculty in highly regarded journals in communication and related fields including management and psychology.
  • Faculty Spotlight
    6/19/14
    Our faculty have conducted innovative and groundbreaking research that has garnered them international recognition as intellectual leaders in the field of communication science. They also are superb teachers dedicated to transferring their knowledge to the next generation of scholars.
  • Communication Science Center
    3/29/19
    The Center supports research and scholarly activity in the Communication Department, including basic research, policy analysis, system design, and scholarly exchange.