James Dearing

James Dearing is a distinguished academic and consultant with extensive experience in communication and dissemination science. Currently serving as a Dissemination Science Consultant at the Colorado School of Mines and holding the position of Brandt Endowed Professor and Chairperson at Michigan State University, James Dearing has developed a strong research focus aimed at doctoral education and advanced student preparation for careers in academia and research. In addition, James Dearing is affiliated with Fudan University as a Senior Fellow, and serves as a board member for various organizations, including the Environmental Law & Policy Center, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Educational credentials include a PhD and MA in Communication Theory & Research from the University of Southern California, complemented by studies in Japanese Studies at Waseda University and bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Communication and Media Studies from California State University-Sacramento.