Youzhen Su

Youzhen Su

Graduate Assistant in Communication Arts and Sciences
316 Sparks Building University Park, PA 16802

Curriculum Vitae

Education

B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, 2017
M.Phil., Hong Kong Baptist University, 2020
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, Anticipated 2025

Professional Bio

Youzhen Su is interested in persuasion, social influence, and health communication. She studies the role of social influence and psychological processes in shaping people’s risk perceptions and behavioral changes in the context of health and well-being. Her recent research examines how exposure to normative messages affects individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral outcomes. Her research has also examined how people respond to health and environmental risks in computer-mediated settings. Youzhen teaches Effective Speech (CAS100) at Penn State.

Advisor: Dr. Rachel Smith