Paul Brewer

Paul Brewer

Professor
 

Office: 241 Pearson Hall

Education

  • Ph.D. – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • M.A. – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • B.A. – University of Kentucky

Biography

Paul Brewer is a professor in the Department of Communication at the 91Ô­´´. His research interests include political communication, public opinion, and science communication. He is particularly interested in how messages in traditional news, entertainment media, and social media shape public opinion about policy issues and public perceptions of science. Brewer is the author of Value War: Public Opinion and the Politics of Gay Rights(Rowman & Littlefield, 2008). His research has also appeared in numerous scholarly journals, including the International Journal of Press/Politics, the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media,ÌýMass Communication and Society,ÌýPolitical Communication,ÌýPublic Opinion Quarterly,ÌýPublic Understanding of Science, and Science Communication.

Awards

Outstanding Scholarship Award,Ìý2016, College of Arts and Sciences, 91Ô­´´â€‹

Media mentions
  • October 04, 2024 | Written by Kyle McKinnon of Delaware Public Media
    Local station interviews Paul Brewer, professor of communication, about his study that explores the link between social media use and belief in the paranormal.
  • October 02, 2024 | Written by Ben Mathis-Lilley of Slate
    Article quotes Paul Brewer, professor of communication, and spotlights his research into the impact of YouTube on belief in the paranormal.
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    September 26, 2024 | Written by Karen B. Roberts
    Despite broad skepticism within the scientific community, many people believe in ghosts and UFOs. 91Ô­´´ researchers have found that online videos help fuel belief in the paranormal.