Paul Brewer
Education
- Ph.D. – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- M.A. – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- B.A. – University of Kentucky
Biography
Paul Brewer is a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Delaware. His research interests include political communication, public opinion, and science communication. He is particularly interested in how messages in traditional news, entertainment media, and social media shape public opinion about policy issues and public perceptions of science. Brewer is the author of Value War: Public Opinion and the Politics of Gay Rights(Rowman & Littlefield, 2008). His research has also appeared in numerous scholarly journals, including the International Journal of Press/Politics, the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Mass Communication and Society, Political Communication, Public Opinion Quarterly, Public Understanding of Science, and Science Communication.
Awards
Outstanding Scholarship Award, 2016, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Delaware
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Does increased social media use lead to stronger belief in the paranormal?
October 04, 2024 | Written by Kyle McKinnon of Delaware Public MediaLocal station interviews Paul Brewer, professor of communication, about his study that explores the link between social media use and belief in the paranormal. -
Why Kamala Harris Must Begin Hinting That She Believes In UFOs, Bigfoot, and the Mothman
October 02, 2024 | Written by Ben Mathis-Lilley of SlateArticle quotes Paul Brewer, professor of communication, and spotlights his research into the impact of YouTube on belief in the paranormal. -
Ghosts—busted?
September 26, 2024 | Written by Karen B. RobertsDespite broad skepticism within the scientific community, many people believe in ghosts and UFOs. University of Delaware researchers have found that online videos help fuel belief in the paranormal.
