Purdue's Department of Communication hosts some of the top scholars in Communication who have made major theoretical, methodological and applied contributions to the study of Communication, and continue to leave lasting impressions on the ways in which we study communication. Our award winning faculty have been recognized nationally and internationally for their productivity and for their contributions to the discipline. Also, our commitment to scholarship that makes a difference is reflected in the increasing number of funded projects secured by our faculty and the growing number of interdisciplinary projects currently housed in the department. The research atmosphere in the department fosters collaborative work that is sustained by a commitment to excellence.