C&IS Human Communication Research Lab
News & Accolades
Spring 2021
The lab's first "all hands on deck" project has been accepted for publication! See it here...
Griffin, D. J., Arth, Z. W., Hakim, S. D., Britt, B. C., Gilbreath, J., Pike, M. P., Laningham, A. J., Bordbar, F., Hart, S., & Bolkan, S. (2021). Collaborations in communication: Authorship credit allocation via a weighted fractional count procedure. Scientometrics. Advance online publication. DOI: 10.1007/s11192-021-03927-w.
Xiaoti Fan, Doctoral Student (ABD), Passes Dissertation Prospectus Proposal, IRB approved!
Cheyenne Hayes, AMP Student
Andrew Langingham, Master's Student, Passes Thesis Prospectus Proposal, IRB approved!
Elizabeth Tagg, Master's Student
The lab's first "all hands on deck" project has been accepted for publication! See it here...
Griffin, D. J., Arth, Z. W., Hakim, S. D., Britt, B. C., Gilbreath, J., Pike, M. P., Laningham, A. J., Bordbar, F., Hart, S., & Bolkan, S. (2021). Collaborations in communication: Authorship credit allocation via a weighted fractional count procedure. Scientometrics. Advance online publication. DOI: 10.1007/s11192-021-03927-w.
Xiaoti Fan, Doctoral Student (ABD), Passes Dissertation Prospectus Proposal, IRB approved!
Cheyenne Hayes, AMP Student
- Awarded the 2021 C&IS Service and Leadership Award
Andrew Langingham, Master's Student, Passes Thesis Prospectus Proposal, IRB approved!
- Awarded the 2021 Outstanding MA Research Award
Elizabeth Tagg, Master's Student
- Awarded a UA Graduate Council Fellowship for excellence in research!
- Awarded Department of Communication Studies Outstanding Graduating Senior for 2020-2021 academic year
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The C&IS Human Communication Research Lab is a collaborative research space located in Reese Phifer Hall, Room 458. This research lab allows faculty and students to discuss, plan, and conduct research related to communication. Read the C&IS HCRL Code of Ethics.
Lab Director: Darrin Griffin
Lab Manager: Xiaoti Fan
Interested in joining the Human Communication Research Lab? Simple reach out to the lab manager or director - our contact information is below.
Lab Director: Darrin Griffin
Lab Manager: Xiaoti Fan
Interested in joining the Human Communication Research Lab? Simple reach out to the lab manager or director - our contact information is below.
3rd Year in Review 2019-2020
Lab Membership
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Darrin Griffin, PhD
Lab Director Email: djgriffin1@ua.edu Hometown: Austin, Texas Meaningful skill: Unicycling View Curriculum Vitae |
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Xiaoti Fan, Doctoral Student
Lab Manager (Spring 2021) Email: xfan10@crimson.ua.edu Hometown: Daqing, Heilongjiang Education: MA in Communication Studies, University of Arkansas; third-year doctoral student in Communication and Information Sciences. Research Interests: Deception, interpersonal communication, romantic relationships Meaningful skills: Ping-pong, food, piano, ukulele |
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Samuel Hakim, Doctoral Student
Immediate Past Lab Manager (Spring 2020 & Fall 2020) Recipient of Spring 2021 C&IS HCRL Scholarship Email: sdhakim@crimson.ua.edu Hometown: Long Island, New York Education: MA from University at Buffalo in Communication; First year doctoral student in Communication & Information Sciences Research Interests: Sports communication: fan and athlete relationships and athlete face management; interpersonal communication Meaningful skill: Thrifting |
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Andrew Laningham, MA Student
Previous Lab Manager (Fall 2017 - Spring 2018) Recipient of Fall 2019 C&IS HCRL Scholarship 2021 Outstanding MA Research Award Email: ajlaningham@crimson.ua.edu Hometown: Locust Fork, AL Education: BA in Communication Studies UA; Current MA student Research Interests: Deception, lying, cheating, theory of self-concept maintenance Meaningful skill: Staring contest champion |
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Fareed Bordbar, PhD
Post-Doctoral Researcher Email: fbordbar@ua.edu Hometown: Tehran, Iran Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Alabama; M.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran Research Interests: Educational/Psychological Assessment & Evaluation, Applied Statistics, Intuitive Learning/processing Irrelevant Skill: Blitz Chess (speed chess under 5 minutes) |
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Elizabeth Tagg
Undergraduate Researcher Recruitment Coordinator Email: eptagg@crimson.ua.edu Hometown: Lindale, Texas Majors: Communication Studies / Religious Studies Research Interests: Nonverbal Communication; Anthropocentrism; Ethics Meaningful skills: Lord of the Rings & Game of Thrones Enthusiast |
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The Honorable - Brock Preston
Graduate Student Researcher, MA Student Secretary of the Status of C&IS HCRL Email: bmpreston@crimson.ua.edu Hometown: Eldridge, Iowa Research Interests: Deceptive communication; Social support Meaningful skills: Crochet hats, gloves, and stuffed toys |
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Cheyenne Hayes
Undergraduate Researcher 2021 C&IS Service and Leadership Award Email: cchayes1@crimson.ua.edu Hometown: Montgomery, AL Major/Minor: Communication Studies/Criminal Justice Research Interests: Nonverbal Communication; Deception, Generational communication, legal/social communication Meaningful skills: Nocturnal; competitive UNO player; can catch and throw rolls (Lambert’s Cafe) |
Lab Librarian
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James Gilbreath
Research & Instructional Services Librarian Email: jngilbreath@ua.edu Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Fun fact: Absolute weather nerd - which is very helpful in Alabama |
2nd Year in Review 2018-2019
1st Year in Review 2017-2018
Where are they now? Past lab members.
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Sydney Burkhart MA Student, University of Memphis |
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