Profile TabsProfileDr. Cara Lawson, Ph.D.she/herassistant professor, agricultural communicationlawson.182@osu.edu614-247-9872Office: 200 Agricultural Administration2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210Professional InformationDegrees & Credentials: B.S. Agricultural Education, The Ohio State UniversityM.S. Agricultural and Extension Education, The Ohio State UniversityPh.D. Agriculture Communications and Education, Texas Tech UniversityResearch Area(s): Public opinionCrisis communicationScience communicationBiography: Dr. Cara Lawson is an instructor and researcher in Agricultural Communication. She is an experienced teacher, having taught multiple courses in both agricultural communications and agricultural education. Her research interests involve exploring the media’s role in influencing public opinion and public understanding of complex issues facing rural society. Dr. Lawson received her B.S. in Agricultural Education and M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education from The Ohio State University, and her Ph.D. in Agricultural Communication and Education from Texas Tech University. Dr. Lawson previously worked for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Farm Credit Mid-America, and Oregon State University. In her spare time, Dr. Lawson enjoys canning, exploring, and organizing her home. Works - Any -Journal articleBook/book chapterReportWorking paperPolicy briefPresentationData