Welcome to the Cornell Risk Communication Research Group (RCRG). The RCRG consists of faculty, students, staff and collaborators who conduct research in the areas of environmental, health, risk and science communication. Our collaborators include representatives from the Departments of Communication, Entomology, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and others.

 

Conference on Communication & the Environment

2009 location: Portland, ME; (official conference website); 27-30 June

* This conference is held every 2 years *

RCRG Presentations (2009)

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.

Rickard, L.N. (2009). Damning the dump, banning the burn: Understanding the farmer’s dilemma in agricultural plastics disposal in New York State. Paper presented at: 2009 Conference on Communication & the Environment

RCRG Presentations (2007)

Eosco, G. (2007). The whirling media coverage of seasonal hurricane forecasts: A closer look at media framing of scientific uncertainty and preparedness. Paper presented at: 2007 Conference on Communication & the Environment. Chicago, Ill.

McComas, K. (2007). Beyond political efficacy: The rituals of environmental public meetings. Paper presented at: 2007 Conference on Communication & the Environment. Chicago, Ill.