Chris is a 3rd year Ph.D. student in the Communication department. His research interests, broadly defined, center on health and environmental risk communication. His specific interests include:
(1) How risk messages are sought and interpreted by audiences;
(2) Implications for persuasive and deliberative communication strategies;
(3) How risk messages are created by different sources, such as the mass media
Chris focuses on integrating theoretical and practical perspectives from a variety of disciplines, including public health, natural resource management, communication, sociology, and psychology.
In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, running, traveling, and salsa dancing.
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Clarke, C. (2009, in press). Seeking and processing information about zoonotic disease risk: A proposed framework. Human Dimensions of Wildlife
Gore, M. L., Wilson, R. S., Siemer, W. F., Weiczorek Hudenko, H.A., Clarke, C. E., Hart, P.S., Maguire L. A., & Muter B.A. (2009, in press). Application of risk concepts to wildlife management: special issue introduction. Human Dimensions of Wildlife.
Clarke, C. (2008). A question of balance: The autism-vaccine controversy in the British and American elite press. Science Communication, 30(1), 77-107.
Clarke, C., & Chess, C. (2006). False alarms, real challenges: One university's communication response to the fall 2001 anthrax crisis. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, 4(1), 74-83.
Clarke, C., & McComas, K.A. (2009, forthcoming). Seeking and processing information about influenza vaccination: A study of healthcare workers. Paper presented at: Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD.
Evensen, D.T.N., & Clarke, C. (2009). Efficacy information in media coverage of infectious disease risks: An ill predicament? Paper Presented at: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention. Boston, MA.
Clarke, C. (2009). Seeking and processing information about wildlife disease risk: A proposed model and its implications for disease management and risk communication. Paper presented at: 2009 Conference on Communication & the Environment. Portland, ME.
Clarke, C. (2008). Why can’t they get it right? Mobilizing journalism, government accountability, and the autism-vaccine controversy. Paper presented at: Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
Clarke, C. (2008). Mad deer and sick birds: Some thoughts about values, value orientations, and perceived risk associated with wildlife disease. Paper presented at: Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
Clarke, C. (2008). Communicating with healthcare workers about influenza vaccination: A new way forward. Paper presented at the 136th American Public Health Association Meeting and Exposition. San Diego, CA.
Clarke, C. (2008). A question of balance: The autism-vaccine controversy in the British and American press. Paper presented at the 136th American Public Health Association Meeting and Exposition. San Diego, CA.
Clarke, C. (2008). When the wolves return: Some thoughts about values, social structure, and the seeking of information about wildlife management. Paper presented at: Pathways to Success - Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management conference. Estes Park, CO.
Clarke, C. (2008). Why can’t the get it right? Mobilizing journalism, government accountability, and the autism-vaccine controversy. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention. Chicago, Ill.
Greiner, A., McComas, K., Black, L., & Clarke, C. (2008). Scientists’ understanding of nanotechnology, nanoscience, and the public. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention. Chicago, Ill.
Clarke, C. (2008). When the wolves return: Some thoughts about values, social structure, and the seeking of information about wildlife management. Paper presented at: International Symposium on Society and Natural Resources Management (ISSRM) conference. Burlington, VT.
Clarke, C. (2008). Questions of accuracy and balance: The autism-vaccine controversy in the American and British Press. Paper presented at: International Communication Association (ICA) Annual Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Clarke, C., & McComas, K.A. (2007). Let's give it a shot: Communicating with healthcare workers about influenza vaccination. Paper presented at: Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.
Clarke, C., Scherer, C., & Levitan, L. (2006). What can theory and practice tell us about pandemic influenza risk communication? Paper presented at the Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland.
Clarke, C. (2005). Risk communication during anthrax and 9/11: A literature review. Paper presented at the Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida.
B.S. in Health and Environmental Policy (2005, Rutgers University)
M.S. in Communication (2007, Cornell University)
Ph.D. in Communication (expected 2011, Cornell University)