Whether our faculty and students are conducting a study, writing a book or producing a film, they’re adding to a rich tradition of groundbreaking research that extends over 100 years.
Putting the focus on media research
Student research opportunities
We foster a collaborative research atmosphere, making it possible for students at every level to get involved.
You might find yourself conducting interviews, observing test subjects, performing content and textual analysis, conducting experiments and surveys, or utilizing legal and historical methods.
Explore research opportunitiesIU's communication program ranks among the top 15 worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, a study based largely on faculty research.
Media School research podcast
In The Media School's research podcast, “I’m No Expert,” we sit down with Media School faculty to discuss their area of expertise. Not an expert in media research? Good! Neither is our host, undergrad student Avi Forrest. This podcast allows any listener to better understand the media’s impact on the social, physical, and psychological aspects of our lives.
Each episode features a different topic and guest, so follow us on either Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear new episodes released every month.
Research centers and institutes


Our school is home to a number of research centers and archival collections that help facilitate cross-discipline endeavors and in-depth exploration.
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Featured research news

Browning considers corporate responsibility to race in new publication
The study used experimental survey design to investigate various message attributes and their impact on Black Lives Matter activism trajectories.
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Peifer, Paladhi, Lanosga observe public opinion on investigative journalism
Their research employed two statewide, Indiana-based, survey datasets to build on existing scholarship by examining public perceptions of the news media’s importance.
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