2CI Faculty Q&A: Lucy Popova
2CI Faculty Q&A: Lucy Popova
The Second Century Initiative (2CI) brought more than 80 leading scholars and researchers across a diverse array of disciplines; its successor program, the Next Generation Program, continues to do so. Each faculty member has provided the university with their unique perspectives and leadership in their fields. Their work moves forward important and innovative research and scholarship, while lifting the reputation of Georgia State University and its colleges/schools for work addressing the challenges of the 21st century.
This article is part of a series highlighting individual faculty members and their perspectives through a question-and-answer format. Assistant Professor Lucy Popova came to Georgia State in the 5th round of the 2CI, and is a professor in the School of Public Health.
Her research lies at the intersection of tobacco control and health communication, developing and testing messages that motivate people to stop or not to start using tobacco. She also examines the roles of emotions in decision making, as well as health behavior theories, among other topics.