The 2026 Scholarly Incubator invited faculty to examine the shared intellectual motivations that make SC&I a hub for foundational research.
Inclusive Discovery at SC&I
Our Mission
Our research mission is to produce field-defining scholarship about communication, information, and media that expands knowledge, advances practice, promotes social justice, and improves lives.
Our researchers are nationally and internationally renowned for their excellence, community impact, and publicly engaged scholarship.
— Mark Aakhus, Associate Dean for Research
News
A New Jersey native who is off to a stellar start to the 2026 PGA season, Chris Gotterup is the first former Scarlet Knights golfer ever to reach the pinnacle of professional golf—an invitation to play the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club. He has the support of generations of fellow Rutgers alumni behind him.
CUHAL team earns Top Conference Paper recognition as SC&I showcases breadth in health communication scholarship.
Research and Scholarship
Publications by SC& Faculty
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Bettering New Jersey Together
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Active Grants
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Scholarship Incubators
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Research Groups
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The Grants Team: Your Bridge to Funding
Our dedicated team guides faculty through every stage of the grant application process, from pre-award preparation to post-award management. With expertise spanning research coordination, writing and editing, business operations, scholarly communications and marketing, we provide tailored support to help secure funding for federal, foundation, and internal grants. Equipped with the tools and resources you need, we empower you to navigate proposals with confidence and achieve success.