Dr Janet Z. Yang

Assistant Professor
Office: 329 Baldy Hall
Email: zyang5@buffalo.edu
Phone: (716) 645-1169

Degrees:

B.A., Fudan University
M.A., Marquette University
Ph.D., Cornell University

Teaches in these programs:

Bachelor of Arts Communication Department
Master of Arts Communication Department
Ph.D. Communication Department

Research Interests:

Dr. Yang’s research centers on the communication of risk information related to science, health, and environmental issues. She is particularly interested in exploring how cognitive and affective evaluations of risk influence individuals’ decision making. Much of her research focuses on media coverage and public perception of environmental and health risks, doctor-patient communication, and health campaigns.