Research

Turner, M. M., Denes, A. & Cornelius, T. (2025). The dyadic role of attachment in the relational maintenance of cohabitating couples during COVID-19. Communication Quarterly. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01463373.2025.2491514 

Steinke, J., Baumel, K., & Turner, M. M. (2024). Cultivating Authenticity as Role Models: Women in STEM Influencers on Instagram. Science Communication, 46(5), 543-583. https://doi.org/10.1177/10755470241239942 

McGloin, R., Saxton, A., Rao, A., Hintz, E., Coletti, A., Hamlin, E., Turner, M., & Mathieu, J. (2023). Examining the Importance of Developing Entrepreneurial Communication Skills in Accelerator Programs: A Focus Group Based Approach. Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy, 7(4), 468-493. https://doi.org/10.1177/25151274231183382 

Coletti, A., McGloin, R., Embacher-Martin, K., Hamlin, E., & Turner, M. (2023). Examining Oral Communication Skills in Communication Training Programs for STEM Professionals: A Systematic Quantitative Literature Review. Science Communication, 45(6), 693-723. https://doi.org/10.1177/10755470231202773 

Suwinyattichaiporn, T. & Turner, M. (2020) Just Text Me: Investigating the Effects of Computer-Mediated Social Support on Mental Health Outcomes Among Millennial and Generation Z Populations. Kentucky Journal of Communication, 39(2), 53-73. 

Dhillon, A., Denes, A., Turner, M. M. (in press). From Genes to Gestures: Uncovering Biological Threads in Communication Accommodation. In H. Giles, D. Markowitz, & D. Clemson (Eds.) Handbook of the Biology of Communication Accommodation Theory.

Turner, M. M., & Denes, A. (revise & resubmit). Sexual Self-Disclosure in Relational Contexts (Abbreviated Title). [Manuscript submitted for publication].

Turner, M. M. (under review). Manipulation in Close Relationships (Abbreviated Title) [Manuscript submitted for publication].

Denes, A. Clark, A. N., Inman, N., Turner, M. M., Sumsion, E., & Lefkowitz, E. S., (under review). LGBTQ+ Singles (Abbreviated Title). [Manuscript submitted for publication].

Denes, A., Turner, M. M., (in progress). Testing a Model of Sexual Self-Disclosure (Abbreviated Title) [Data analysis]. 

Turner, M. M.* (2024). Beyond Prosocial: Proposing A Model of Manipulative Maintenance [Presented at the National Communication Association conference, New Orleans, LA, November 2024].

Turner, M. M.*, Denes, A., & Cornelius, T. (2024). The Dyadic Role of Attachment in the Relational Maintenance of Cohabitating Couples During COVID-19 [Presented at the National Communication Association conference, New Orleans, LA, November 2024]. 

Lachlan, K.*, Turner, M. M., & Noble, D. (2024). NIL and Personal Branding through Social Media: An Examination of Benefits and Barriers among American College Athletes [Presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, June 2024].

Turner, M. M.*, (2023). Student Networking & Personal Branding. Keynote Speaker - UConn Student Alumni Association Forum.

* Denotes Presenter

Media and Marketing Assistant: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Fall 2024-Spring 2026)

University of Connecticut

• Manages CEE, ACMC, and Crumbling Concrete websites and social media.

• Creates and edits images and multimedia for research manuscripts and publications.

• Assists in the organizing, website management, and marketing of the 2nd Annual ICISR conference to be held May 2026 

Interpersonal Interaction Lab: Sexual Communication (Fall 2024-Spring 2025)

University of Connecticut

• Manages data collection for Sexual Self-Disclosure (SSD) Study in the lab.

• Trains undergraduate RAs in lab procedures.

• Tracks lab inventory, manages lab scheduling/email system, makes in-class recruitment announcements.

Werth Institute: College Athletes & Name Image Likeness (NIL) (Fall 2023-Spring 2024)

University of Connecticut

• Collected and analyzed focus group data from college athletes regarding their NIL experiences.

• Highlighted varied experiences of women athletes, challenges faced by student athletes. 

Women In STEM Influencers on Instagram (Summer 2023) 

University of Connecticut

• Analyzed posts from women in STEM influencers on Instagram. 

• Researched and analyzed impact of women in STEM influencers and adolescent girls’ interest in future STEM careers.

Interracial Couple Relational and Sexual Communication Research (Spring 2021)

California State University, Fullerton

• Led interviews with interracial/intercultural couples regarding their sexual communication.

• Researched and input measures of sex communication and interracial communication.