Degrees:
B.A., International Studies, Ewha Womans University
Teaching experience:
COM 102: Public Speaking in the Digital Age
COM 210: Multimedia Content Creation
Research interests:
Health Communication
Advertising
Cancer
Psychophysiological methods
Conference presentations:
Han, J., & Peng, W. (2023, September). Assessing health information and trust in genetic testing: What matter? Presented at the National Institutes of Health HINTS Data User Conference 2023, Bethesda, Maryland.
Han, J., Nyarko, A. J., & Peng, W. (2023, September). Assessing the relationships between online medical records and health care quality. Presented at the National Institutes of Health HINTS Data User Conference 2023, Bethesda, Maryland.
Nyarko, A. J., Han, J., & Peng, W. (2023, September). Investigating health-related internet use and access to technology for healthcare quality. Presented at the National Institutes of Health HINTS Data User Conference 2023, Bethesda, Maryland.
Peng, W., McKinnon-Crowley, J., & Han J. (2023, November). Explaining health-related internet use for three patient-engagement activities: Implications for increasing colorectal cancer screening in rural U.S. Pacific Northwest. Presented at the National Communication Association 109th Annual Convention, National Harbor, Maryland.
Bio:
Jihae Han is a second-year M.A. in Communication student at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University. She earned her B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) in international studies from Ewha Womans University in South Korea, with a focus on international business and economics. Currently, her research interests lie in health communication, media psychology, cancer research, marketing, and advertising. Jihae got her Media Psychophysiology Technician Certificate from the Media Mind Lab after training and exams. She was also an instructor for COM 102: Public Speaking in the Digital Age and COM 210: Multimedia Content Creation at Washington State University. Beyond her academic pursuits, she loves traveling and swimming.