Biography:

Hollie Smith is an academic expert in environmental communication and media. Her work primarily focuses on natural hazards, including smoke and wildfire. Smith’s research focuses on how the media covers scientific and environmental issues and how communication plays a role in preparing for and responding to natural hazards.

Recent Media:

• When political reporters get training on science issues, they improve the sourcing in their science-related stories months later (Nieman Lab, May 2, 2022)
• Why is science so polarizing? Blame the way we talk about it. (Grist, Jan. 29, 2021)
• Meet the faculty: Hollie Smith, assistant professor of science and environmental communication (University of Oregon, September 2018)