Blog Contributor: Jared Macary

Jared Macary is a Ph.D. Candidate in Communication and Media Studies at the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication (completion 2022). Jared’s research focuses on the intersection of strategic, visual, and environmental communication related to climate change, wildfire, and wildland firefighting. Jared recently completed his second season as a wildland firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon.

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ECD Blog Posts

Fire Series Reflection

The heat of the moment: Twitter, confirmation bias, and making sense of wildfires

Launching the "Fire" Series: The Communicative Dimensions of Wildfires

The Importance of Fire Management