Robert C. Richards

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High Impact

Associate Professor

University of Arkansas primary UA Little Rock

Also affiliated: University of Wolverhampton (2023); Ames Research Center (1976); Pennsylvania State University (2009–2017); Jet Propulsion Laboratory (2003); Hess (United States) (1992); University of Colorado Boulder (1997); University of Washington (2011); Cornell University (1972–1992); Purdue University West Lafayette (1997); NASA Research Park (1976); Lake Tahoe Community College (1992–2005); United States Coast Guard (1976–1991); University of California System (2006); Association of Research Libraries (1997); Clinton College (2009–2025); Institute for Marine Biosciences (1996–2010); Thomson Reuters (Canada) (2007); Together Enhancing Awareness Coalition (2009–2025); National Research Council Canada (2012–2023); Seattle University (2011); University of California, Davis (1972–2006)

Faculty Researcher

30 h-index 156 pubs 3,221 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

Links

ORCID Lab Website

OverviewAI-generated summary

Robert C. Richards' research has explored diverse topics, including the phycoremediation of wastewater from pulp and paper mills and aquaculture and agriculture operations. He has investigated the simultaneous production of protein-rich algal biomass from these wastewaters. His work also extends to understanding emergency information sharing between government and the public, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, from an open government perspective. Richards has examined the role of deliberative panels as a source of public knowledge and tested the Citizens’ Initiative Review. His research interests also include the experiences of student athletes with racism in university sports and the psychological phenomena present in democratic deliberation. He has also addressed the challenges that climate change presents to rural communities, specifically concerning particulate matter.

Metrics

h-index: 30
Publications: 156
Citations: 3,221

Selected Publications

Rethinking narrative sensemaking: In/Congruity and the production of precarious storied orders (2025)

Communication Monographs 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
The Washington Climate Assembly: note-taking modalities as deliberative guidance in an online citizens’ assembly (2024)

Journal of Applied Communication Research 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Replication Data for: Deliberative panels as a source of public knowledge: A large-sample test of the Citizens’ Initiative Review (2023)

Harvard Dataverse DOI OpenAlex
Climate Change and New Challenges for Rural Communities: Particulate Matter Matters (2023)

Sustainability 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
Deliberative panels as a source of public knowledge: A large-sample test of the Citizens’ Initiative Review (2023)

PLoS ONE 13 citations DOI OpenAlex
Convening a Minipublic During a Pandemic: A Case Study of the Oregon Citizens’ Assembly Pilot on COVID-19 Recovery (2022)

Digital Government Research and Practice 9 citations DOI OpenAlex
Assessing Emergency Information Sharing between the Government and the Public during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Open Government Perspective (2022)

Public Performance & Management Review 17 citations DOI OpenAlex