Stories from Communicology
Explore stories about people, activities, and classes in the Communicology program.
Dr. Ava Kikut-Stein Brings Health Communication Expertise to the Communicology Faculty
The Communicology Program is thrilled to welcome Dr. Ava Kikut-Stein as a tenure-track assistant professor. Dr. Kikut-Stein earned her Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication. She completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the …
SCI Brings Students and Professionals Together to Talk About “The Human Connection”
In today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving world, strong communication skills are essential across all disciplines and industries. Many students assume that technical skills and good grades alone will get them hired. In reality, employers consistently rank communication and collaboration as top skills they look for …
SCI’s Second Annual Open House Tackles Misinformation In Science
By: Suah Cho The School of Communication and Information held its second Open House on April 11, highlighting the impact of misinformation today. The event showcased workshops and presentations designed to help attendees recognize and counter the spread of misleading content both online and offline. …
SCI Summer Roundup
It was a busy summer for the School of Communication and Information, as students put their skills into action and faculty prepared for new leadership roles. SCI Faculty — On the move Dr. Colin Moore will be serving as Journalism Program Director. Dr. Krystna Aune …
“Mixed Plate”: Dr. Gasiorek and Her Research on Linguistic Code Mixing (Hawaiian Words in English Text)
Dr. Jessica Gasiorek, Professor of Communicology, is working on a line of research on code-mixing and processing fluency. The impetus to explore this topic came from seeing public-facing messages at UH in English with Hawaiian words embedded within them. This led her to wonder whether …
SCI in the News, Spring 2024
Recent external news articles showcasing the School of Communication and Information and its Programs. News from the College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa Outstanding on so many levels In addition to honors and accolades, Amee Hiʻilawe Neves will look back at her UH Mānoa years, …
Spotlight on the School of Communication and Information at the Successful Inaugural Open House
The School of Communication and Information held its very first Open House on April 5 with over a hundred engaged attendees made up of alumni, community stakeholders, faculty, and students. The open house aimed at showcasing the new School’s work around the core mission of …
Congratulations to Dr. Emiko Taniguchi-Dorios, recipient of the 2023 College of Social Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching
CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Emiko Taniguchi-Dorios, Associate Professor in Communicology on receiving the 2023 College of Social Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching! The selection criteria for the Excellence in Teaching Award include: a) subject mastery and scholarship; b) teaching effectiveness and creativity; and c) personal …
Meet Charieze Cacayorin, Communicology MA Student, Actress, and Singer in a Newly Released Feature Film, My Partner
Charieze Lianne Cacayorin joined the Master of Arts in Communicology (COMG) program this Fall semester. Charieze, born in the Philippines, came to Oʻahu when she was 7 years old. Charieze’s undergraduate degrees were in Human Development and Family Studies and Philippine Language and Culture, but …
Dr. Hye-ryeon Lee Takes the Helm as the New School Chair
As the School of Communication and Information begins its second year, we welcome Dr. Hye-ryeon Lee as the new Chair. Dr. Lee is a professor of Communicology and specializes in health communication. She joined the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2001 after working at …