Claire Eggerman

Biography:

Claire Eggerman is a doctoral student in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University. Her primary areas of study include interpersonal and Intergroup communication with minors in organizational communication and research methods. Claire earned her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Communications and her Master of Science in Agriculture at Missouri State University. While at Missouri State University, Claire worked for the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for the United States Department of Agriculture in the Office of Rural Development, sparking a passion for research in rural and agricultural contexts. 

Research and Teaching:

Her research interests include stigma, identity, disclosure, and resilience. Utilizing quantitative research methods, some of her projects include behavioral motivations regarding communication adjustment, stigma management, ingroup dynamics, and identity management. Outside of research, Claire is passionate about teaching and helping students achieve their goals. Her teaching experience includes courses such as Introduction to Organizational Communication, Fundamentals of Speech Communication, and Writing in the Applied Sciences. Claire also spent time as a consultant in the Purdue Presentation Center assisting students with their presentation and communication needs and helping veterinary students work on client-provider interactions . After graduation, her goal is to continue her teaching and research as a faculty member.

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