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In a new, cruel way, the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has revealed limitations in medical capacity that amplify the challenges that clinicians already face in communicating with patients about serious illness.
Cues sent by political elites are known to influence public attitudes and behavior. Polarization in elite rhetoric may hinder effective responses to public health crises, when accurate information and rapid behavioral change can save lives. We examine polarization in cues sent to the public by current members of the U.S. House and Senate during the […]
Social media is an important element in disaster and health crisis related communication. This research reviews 10,132 online comments related to COVID-19 through automated and manual content analysis.
The focus of wireless research is increasingly shifting toward 6G as 5G deployments get underway. At this juncture, it is essential to establish a vision of future communications to provide guidance for that research. In this paper, we attempt to paint a broad picture of communication needs and technologies in the timeframe of 6G.
In communities across California, many residents rely on word-of-mouth for much of their information about staying safe during the pandemic. Local efforts to build trusted sources of news are helping to bridge that digital divide.
