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Samuel Mendez

Doctoral student, Population Health Sciences
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Sam’s research focuses on the intersection of health communication, media, and technology. Their dissertation examines the use of AI-driven tools in health literacy assessments, as well as ways to understand health communication beyond the transfer of information. As a student advisory board member, Sam is looking forward to contributing their viewpoint to better link students with training and resources for communication in today’s complex media environment.