We are excited to announce the winners of ICA 2026 Communication Science and Biology Interest Group Outstanding Contribution to Communication Science Award:
Christin Scholz, Emily Falk, & Co-Authors for their article “Brain activity explains message Effectiveness: A mega-analysis of 16 neuroimaging studies“
Jolien Trekels, Eva Telzer, & Co-Authors for their article “Diverse social media experiences and adolescents’ depressive symptoms: the moderating role of neurobiological responsivity to rejected peers”
Their groundbreaking work has significantly advanced our understanding of communication science, offering fresh insights and sparking meaningful dialogue in the field.