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Research at Cronkite

Explore the Cronkite School’s vast media scholarship.

Research that drives change

Cronkite School faculty activate the ASU charter through research of public value that impacts our industries and communities, and drives media forward.

Through individual activity, initiatives within Cronkite’s centers and institutes and collaborations with scholars across ASU, Cronkite scholars engage in a variety of research and creative activities that advance mass communication knowledge; they have produced books, documentaries, journal articles, TV spots, newspaper and magazine articles, op-eds and campaigns.

Explore our scholars’ achievements, browse our knowledge hubs, and join us in changing media for the greater good.

Research News

A portrait of Cronkite professor Alice Driver

Alice Driver’s book reveals the disturbing working conditions in a meatpacking plant through the stories of its workers.

Cronkite associate professor Asheley Landrum interviews a child for a special on CNN. Photo courtesy of CNN.

As the election intensifies, Cronkite associate professor Asheley Landrum partnered with CNN to explore the impact of political polarization on kids.

Nonny De La Pena talking to a crowd

Cronkite professor Nonny de la Peña co-authored a report highlighting the important roles Latinos play in the growth of artificial intelligence.

Our knowledge hubs

News Co/Lab

The Co/Lab advances media literacy through education, journalism and technology, and partners with news organizations and community stakeholders to help people better understand media.

Media Information, Data, and Society (MIDaS) Lab

This interdisciplinary lab explores how the public navigates social, political and global issues in modern media environments.

Study of the United States Institute (SUSI)

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, this institute offers personal and professional growth opportunities for global media scholars.