Expertise

Austin’s research focuses on media literacy and on communication campaigns, with an emphasis on health promotion and civic engagement.

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Honors

Samuel H. Smith Leadership Award
Association for Faculty Women (Washington State University)
Public Relations Educator of the Year
Greater Spokane Area Public Relations Association
Krieghbaum Under-40 Award
Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication

Organizational Affiliations

Department of Strategic Communication, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University

Education

Journalism
BA, George Washington University
Communication
1989, PhD, Stanford University
Communication
1988, MA, Stanford University