Arunima Krishna

Arunima Krishna, PhD (Purdue University), is interested in publics’ communication behaviors related to controversial social issues, particularly issues related to scientific knowledge. Her most recent research looks at how individuals’ knowledge deficiency about vaccines impacts their attitudes, motivations, and behaviors about vaccine safety. She is also interested in how publics’ perceptions and attitudes about issues relate to their attitudes about certain organizations. Dr. Krishna has taught a variety of courses, including public relations writing.