Profiles in "Public Communication" Expertise Area

  • Eric W. Welch is a professor in the School of Public Affairs, director of the Center for Science, Technology and Environmental Policy Studies (C-STEPS) at ASU.
  • Jacobsen has extensive work experience in media, particularly newspaper editing and publishing, and in presenting public programs.
  • Edson teaches undergraduate courses in rhetorical theory and feminist rhetoric She supervises the graduate teaching associates and assistants and is the director of the summer study abroad program.
  • Olson is one of the foremost experts on civility in communication and was instrumental in developing the Civil Dialogue format. His co-authored book, "Hot Topics, Cool Heads," was published in 2018.
  • Hess' scholarly trajectory can be traced through two foundational avenues—participatory rhetorical methods and digital rhetorical theory—which offer methodological rigor and theoretical insight into his research
  • Stuart Bretschneider retired in 2021 an is now an Emeritus Foundation Professor of organization design and public administration at Arizona State University’s School of Public Affairs.
  • Booth received his master's and doctorate from the Hugh Downs School at ASU. His primary teaching interests are gender and communication, identity, diversity, and rhetoric.
  • Jensen specializes in public management and organization behavior. His research interests span issues of leadership, motivation, values and performance in public service.