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Nicole D'Alessandro, MA
Major: Communication Sciences
Ryan - Room 210
2006 Hillside Road, U-1248
Phone: 860-486-5060
nicole.d'alessandro@uconn.edu
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Research
My research interests include how celebrities effect the health behaviors of adolescent girls, the cognitive and behavioral effects of advertising on children, and health communication campaigns. I am currently assisting with meta-analysis for CHCM that examines the effects of targeting and tailoring on health interventions.
Education
M.A., University of Connecticut, 2006 (Communications & Marketing)
B.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2003 (Communications & Psychology)
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Andrea Fuhrel
Major: Social Psychology
Ryan - Room 210
2006 Hillside Road, U-1248
Phone 860-486-2313
andrea.fuhrel@uconn.edu
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My primary research interest lies in the area of the design and evaluation of health education programs, particularly those directed toward sexual-risk reduction. I am also interested in the effects of advertising and messages on health-related behaviors and on the intersection of health and human rights. I have conducted a handheld computer-based intervention with people living with HIV, and am interested in further pursuing multilevel modeling and ecological momentary assessment methodologies. For CHCM, I am conducting a meta-analysis of tailored health interventions and designing a database of effective health interventions.
Education
M.A., University of Connecticut, expected 2007 (Social Psychology)
B.A., University of Nevada-Reno, 2000 (Psychology and Sociology)
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Shu Li, MA
Major: Communication Sciences
Ryan - Room 210
2006 Hillside Road, U-1248
Phone 860-486-
shu.li@uconn.edu
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Research
My research focuses on the role of supportive communication in different interpersonal relationships. A context of particular interest to me is the long distance relationship. I am also interested in the study of social support and emotional well-being of recovering alcoholics. I am currently working for CHCM on a meta-analysis project examining the use of tailoring in different health behavior interventions.
Education
M.A., University of Connecticut, 2004 (Communication Sciences)
B.A., Peking University, 2002 (English Literature and Language)
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P. Gayle Nafdorff, Ph.D.
Research Assistant III
Ryan - Room 207
2006 Hillside Road, U-1248
Phone 860-486-6909
gayle.nadorff@uconn.edu
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Research
I am currently compiling data for CHCM on the current communication practices (including health campaigns) of the 50 state public health departments. I am interested in testing mediated messages to improve the efficacy of public health campaigns. This research activity for the Center will inform my own future research projects.
Education
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2007 (Mass Communication-Media, Cognition & Learning)
M.A., University of Iowa, 2002 (Communication Studies-Media & Society)
Graduate Certificate, University of Kentucky, 2004 (Health Communication)
B.A., Denison University, 2001 (English Literature)
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Maxim Polonsky, MA
Major: Communication Sciences
Ryan - Room 210
2006 Hillside Road, U-1248
Phone 860-486-9020
maxim.polonsky@uconn.edu |
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Research
My research interests include health risk behaviors such as alcohol, tobacco and drug use, emotional factors in consumer behavior, and perceptions of brand personality. I am currently conducting research on alcohol advertising. I am also researching the effects of targeting and tailoring in health communications.
Education
M.A., University of Connecticut, 2004 (Communication Sciences)
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Rhonda Trust, MA
Major: Communication Sciences
Ryan - Room 214
2006 Hillside Road, U-1248
Phone 860-486-9020
rhonda.trust@uconn.edu |
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Research
My research focuses on health communication from media and interpersonal perspectives. I am particularly interested in media portrayals of women's health issues (i.e. HPV, STIs, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding).
I am currently collecting data on young adult safe-sex behaviors by conducting focus groups and personal interviews for CHCM's video game project.
Education
M.A., Florida Atlantic University, 2001 (Communications)
B.A., Bridgewater State College, 1999 (Communications)
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Tashonna Webster, MPH, MS
Major: Public Health
Ryan - Room 214
2006 Hillside Road, U-1248
Phone 860-486-9020
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Research
My research focuses on health disparities, especially among minority adolescents and women. I am particularly interested in the rise of HIV infection rates among African American women. Currently, I am working on CHCM's video game project - a project to develop a safer-sex video game aimed at emerging adults (aged 18-26) who reside in urban settings. My work involves conducting qualitative interviews and performing data analysis of several side studies that will help with development of the game.
Education
M.S., Columbia University - Teacher's College, 2006
M.P.H., SUNY Albany, 2000
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1998
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