Professor, Communication Studies
Indiana University, Indianapolis
Adjunct Faculty, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Translational Scholar, Center for Translating Research into Practice
Health Care Task Force, Institute of Reproductive Grief Care
Grassroots Advocate, National Patient Advocate Foundation
Dr. Jennifer Bute

About Me
Research Interests
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interpersonal communication about health
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improving conversations between patients and health care providers
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communicative coping in the context of reproductive grief
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communication to manage food allergies
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patient advocacy
Teaching and Pedagogical Interests
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health communication
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qualitative research methods
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high impact practices
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ePortfolios
Selected Honors and Awards
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Trustees Teaching Award
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Top Paper Awards from National Communication Association