Media MOSAIC Lab
@mediamosaiclab.bsky.social
The Media MOSAIC Lab at UCSB investigates media effects on marginalization, online hate, social identity, audiences, intergroup relations, and collective action.
📍: University of California, Santa Barbara
🔗: mosaiclab.comm.ucsb.edu
📍: University of California, Santa Barbara
🔗: mosaiclab.comm.ucsb.edu
Media MOSAIC Lab member @garciaerick.bsky.social highlighted some intersting points at this top paper presentation! Make sure to reach out to him if you'd like to chat more about online hate or counterspeech. Way to go Erick! 👏🏽
#NCA2025 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
#NCA2025 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Media MOSAIC Lab member @garciaerick.bsky.social highlighted some intersting points at this top paper presentation! Make sure to reach out to him if you'd like to chat more about online hate or counterspeech. Way to go Erick! 👏🏽
#NCA2025 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
#NCA2025 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
Way to go @len-s.bsky.social on showcasing some of the awesome work we do at the Media MOSAIC Lab! 👏🏽
#NCA2025 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
#NCA2025 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
I presented three talks at #NCA2025 including @kyungin-kim.bsky.social and mine's content analysis which won the Top Paper Award in the Communication and Social Cognition division. We're so grateful ♡
It was also wonderful seeing so many scholars and innovative research !!!
It was also wonderful seeing so many scholars and innovative research !!!
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Way to go @len-s.bsky.social on showcasing some of the awesome work we do at the Media MOSAIC Lab! 👏🏽
#NCA2025 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
#NCA2025 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm
Great news from the Media MOSAIC Lab! #COMMSky 🎉
Congratulations to @garciaerick.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Group Communication division at #NCA2025! We’re so happy to be celebrating this achievement with you today! 🔝📄🏅
For more information, see his abstract + business mtg ⬇️
Congratulations to @garciaerick.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Group Communication division at #NCA2025! We’re so happy to be celebrating this achievement with you today! 🔝📄🏅
For more information, see his abstract + business mtg ⬇️
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Great news from the Media MOSAIC Lab! #COMMSky 🎉
Congratulations to @garciaerick.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Group Communication division at #NCA2025! We’re so happy to be celebrating this achievement with you today! 🔝📄🏅
For more information, see his abstract + business mtg ⬇️
Congratulations to @garciaerick.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Group Communication division at #NCA2025! We’re so happy to be celebrating this achievement with you today! 🔝📄🏅
For more information, see his abstract + business mtg ⬇️
HELLO HELLO #COMMSky! It’s Day 3 of #NCA2025! ☀️
Today we’re excited to share a top paper and a few more presentations! 🔝📄🏅
It has been amazing getting to connect with everyone! If you’re at #NCA25, come and say hi at one of our sessions! 👋🏽
#AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
See our Saturday schedule ⬇️
Today we’re excited to share a top paper and a few more presentations! 🔝📄🏅
It has been amazing getting to connect with everyone! If you’re at #NCA25, come and say hi at one of our sessions! 👋🏽
#AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
See our Saturday schedule ⬇️
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Big news from the Media MOSAIC Lab! #COMMSky 🎉
Congratulations to @len-s.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Communication and Social Cognition division at #NCA2025! We’re honored to be celebrating this achievement with you! 🔝📄🏅
For more information, see her abstract + business mtg ⬇️
Congratulations to @len-s.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Communication and Social Cognition division at #NCA2025! We’re honored to be celebrating this achievement with you! 🔝📄🏅
For more information, see her abstract + business mtg ⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Big news from the Media MOSAIC Lab! #COMMSky 🎉
Congratulations to @len-s.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Communication and Social Cognition division at #NCA2025! We’re honored to be celebrating this achievement with you! 🔝📄🏅
For more information, see her abstract + business mtg ⬇️
Congratulations to @len-s.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Communication and Social Cognition division at #NCA2025! We’re honored to be celebrating this achievement with you! 🔝📄🏅
For more information, see her abstract + business mtg ⬇️
G’Morning #COMMSky! It’s Day 2 of #NCA2025! ⛰️
Today we’re excited to share a top paper, and present on pedagogy and mentorship! 🔝📄🏅
It was great meeting many of you yesterday—let’s keep it rolling! If you’re at #NCA25, stop by and say hi! 👋🏽
#AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
See our Friday schedule ⬇️
Today we’re excited to share a top paper, and present on pedagogy and mentorship! 🔝📄🏅
It was great meeting many of you yesterday—let’s keep it rolling! If you’re at #NCA25, stop by and say hi! 👋🏽
#AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
See our Friday schedule ⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Day 1 of #NCA2025 is here! 🎉
The Media MOSAIC Lab is ready for a full day of presentations, mentorship, and networking! 🗣️📄🤝
We’re excited to share our work and cheer on colleagues! Come say hi at #NCA25 if you see us around! 👋🏽
#COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
See our Thursday lab schedule ⬇️
The Media MOSAIC Lab is ready for a full day of presentations, mentorship, and networking! 🗣️📄🤝
We’re excited to share our work and cheer on colleagues! Come say hi at #NCA25 if you see us around! 👋🏽
#COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
See our Thursday lab schedule ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🚨 #COMMSky Spotlight Alert! 🚨
@nibasaleem.bsky.social is featured in the November 2025 edition of the #ICA (@icahdq.bsky.social) Newsletter! 🌟
Check out the member spotlight at the 🔗 below. We’re proud to see our PI's research focus and mentorship aspirations highlighted on the global stage! 🌎
@nibasaleem.bsky.social is featured in the November 2025 edition of the #ICA (@icahdq.bsky.social) Newsletter! 🌟
Check out the member spotlight at the 🔗 below. We’re proud to see our PI's research focus and mentorship aspirations highlighted on the global stage! 🌎
Get to know ICA Member, 🌟Muniba Saleem🌟 in this month's newsletter!
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November 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
🚨 #COMMSky Spotlight Alert! 🚨
@nibasaleem.bsky.social is featured in the November 2025 edition of the #ICA (@icahdq.bsky.social) Newsletter! 🌟
Check out the member spotlight at the 🔗 below. We’re proud to see our PI's research focus and mentorship aspirations highlighted on the global stage! 🌎
@nibasaleem.bsky.social is featured in the November 2025 edition of the #ICA (@icahdq.bsky.social) Newsletter! 🌟
Check out the member spotlight at the 🔗 below. We’re proud to see our PI's research focus and mentorship aspirations highlighted on the global stage! 🌎
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Are you headed to #NCA2025 this week? 🤔
If so, come see what the Media MOSAIC Lab is sharing this year. We’ve got a full lineup of presentations, mentoring events, and top paper awards! 🗣️📄🏆
See our full lab schedule in the 🧵⬇️, and come connect with us at NCA!
#COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
If so, come see what the Media MOSAIC Lab is sharing this year. We’ve got a full lineup of presentations, mentoring events, and top paper awards! 🗣️📄🏆
See our full lab schedule in the 🧵⬇️, and come connect with us at NCA!
#COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Are you headed to #NCA2025 this week? 🤔
If so, come see what the Media MOSAIC Lab is sharing this year. We’ve got a full lineup of presentations, mentoring events, and top paper awards! 🗣️📄🏆
See our full lab schedule in the 🧵⬇️, and come connect with us at NCA!
#COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
If so, come see what the Media MOSAIC Lab is sharing this year. We’ve got a full lineup of presentations, mentoring events, and top paper awards! 🗣️📄🏆
See our full lab schedule in the 🧵⬇️, and come connect with us at NCA!
#COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB
Congrats to @ismaharif.bsky.social on receiving the National University of Singapore Overseas Graduate Scholarship (NUS-OGS)! He'll receive funding support for the remainder of his PhD to advance his research on bridging social divisions through the multidimensional perspective of social identity. 👏🏽
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Congrats to @ismaharif.bsky.social on receiving the National University of Singapore Overseas Graduate Scholarship (NUS-OGS)! He'll receive funding support for the remainder of his PhD to advance his research on bridging social divisions through the multidimensional perspective of social identity. 👏🏽
😎 UCSB COMM Grad Students 😎
Interested in hearing real experiences and tips from fellow grad students and junior faculty on building meaningful academic connections at conferences? 🤔
If so, come join us at our Conferences & Connections event on Monday, October 27th! For more info, see the flyer! 👀
Interested in hearing real experiences and tips from fellow grad students and junior faculty on building meaningful academic connections at conferences? 🤔
If so, come join us at our Conferences & Connections event on Monday, October 27th! For more info, see the flyer! 👀
October 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
😎 UCSB COMM Grad Students 😎
Interested in hearing real experiences and tips from fellow grad students and junior faculty on building meaningful academic connections at conferences? 🤔
If so, come join us at our Conferences & Connections event on Monday, October 27th! For more info, see the flyer! 👀
Interested in hearing real experiences and tips from fellow grad students and junior faculty on building meaningful academic connections at conferences? 🤔
If so, come join us at our Conferences & Connections event on Monday, October 27th! For more info, see the flyer! 👀
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📢If you're joining the APS Global Summit this week, do visit some of my awesome students' posters!
#APSGlobal #commsky #psychology
#APSGlobal #commsky #psychology
Congrats to lab member @ismaharif.bsky.social on 4 posters accepted at the 2025 @psychscience.bsky.social (APS) Global Psychological Science Summit! 🧠
He'll present on the cross-domain (media, interpersonal, group) effects of identity threats, alongside posters presented by his mentored students. 👨🏽🏫
He'll present on the cross-domain (media, interpersonal, group) effects of identity threats, alongside posters presented by his mentored students. 👨🏽🏫
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
📢If you're joining the APS Global Summit this week, do visit some of my awesome students' posters!
#APSGlobal #commsky #psychology
#APSGlobal #commsky #psychology
Congrats to lab member @ismaharif.bsky.social on 4 posters accepted at the 2025 @psychscience.bsky.social (APS) Global Psychological Science Summit! 🧠
He'll present on the cross-domain (media, interpersonal, group) effects of identity threats, alongside posters presented by his mentored students. 👨🏽🏫
He'll present on the cross-domain (media, interpersonal, group) effects of identity threats, alongside posters presented by his mentored students. 👨🏽🏫
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Congrats to lab member @ismaharif.bsky.social on 4 posters accepted at the 2025 @psychscience.bsky.social (APS) Global Psychological Science Summit! 🧠
He'll present on the cross-domain (media, interpersonal, group) effects of identity threats, alongside posters presented by his mentored students. 👨🏽🏫
He'll present on the cross-domain (media, interpersonal, group) effects of identity threats, alongside posters presented by his mentored students. 👨🏽🏫
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Check out this theory-driven piece offering an important framework for scholars interested in how diverse media content can be used for intergroup socialization. Truly impressive work by @len-s.bsky.social to publish as a sole author while in grad school! @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social
📢 IMPORTANT #COMMsky PUBLICATION ALERT!! 📢
Media MOSAIC Lab member @len-s.bsky.social's latest article has been officially published in the Annals of the International Communication Association (@icahdq.bsky.social)! 👏🏽
For more information, see the 🧵 and 🔗 down below ⬇
doi.org/10.1093/annc...
Media MOSAIC Lab member @len-s.bsky.social's latest article has been officially published in the Annals of the International Communication Association (@icahdq.bsky.social)! 👏🏽
For more information, see the 🧵 and 🔗 down below ⬇
doi.org/10.1093/annc...
A social cognitive approach for using racially diverse entertainment media to improve children’s intergroup socialization
Abstract. Ethnic-racial socialization plays a crucial role in shaping children’s attitudes and behaviors regarding race and intergroup interactions. Howeve
academic.oup.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Check out this theory-driven piece offering an important framework for scholars interested in how diverse media content can be used for intergroup socialization. Truly impressive work by @len-s.bsky.social to publish as a sole author while in grad school! @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social
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New paper (2025) by @len-s.bsky.social proposes the PMSIS model: parents can use racially diverse entertainment media + "foreground co-viewing" + active mediation to improve children's intergroup socialization 🧪 doi.org/10.1093/annc...
Great work Sovannie 👏👏👏 #commsky
Great work Sovannie 👏👏👏 #commsky
September 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New paper (2025) by @len-s.bsky.social proposes the PMSIS model: parents can use racially diverse entertainment media + "foreground co-viewing" + active mediation to improve children's intergroup socialization 🧪 doi.org/10.1093/annc...
Great work Sovannie 👏👏👏 #commsky
Great work Sovannie 👏👏👏 #commsky
📢 IMPORTANT #COMMsky PUBLICATION ALERT!! 📢
Media MOSAIC Lab member @len-s.bsky.social's latest article has been officially published in the Annals of the International Communication Association (@icahdq.bsky.social)! 👏🏽
For more information, see the 🧵 and 🔗 down below ⬇
doi.org/10.1093/annc...
Media MOSAIC Lab member @len-s.bsky.social's latest article has been officially published in the Annals of the International Communication Association (@icahdq.bsky.social)! 👏🏽
For more information, see the 🧵 and 🔗 down below ⬇
doi.org/10.1093/annc...
A social cognitive approach for using racially diverse entertainment media to improve children’s intergroup socialization
Abstract. Ethnic-racial socialization plays a crucial role in shaping children’s attitudes and behaviors regarding race and intergroup interactions. Howeve
academic.oup.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
📢 IMPORTANT #COMMsky PUBLICATION ALERT!! 📢
Media MOSAIC Lab member @len-s.bsky.social's latest article has been officially published in the Annals of the International Communication Association (@icahdq.bsky.social)! 👏🏽
For more information, see the 🧵 and 🔗 down below ⬇
doi.org/10.1093/annc...
Media MOSAIC Lab member @len-s.bsky.social's latest article has been officially published in the Annals of the International Communication Association (@icahdq.bsky.social)! 👏🏽
For more information, see the 🧵 and 🔗 down below ⬇
doi.org/10.1093/annc...
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Lovely time meeting and learning from you all at @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social @nibasaleem.bsky.social
#ica25 #commsky #academicsky
#ica25 #commsky #academicsky
This year at #ICA25 we were reminded of how community can drive discussion, new ideas and help foster awesome collaborations! 🤝🏼
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be able to reconnect with @drsrivi.bsky.social & @malenao.bsky.social, two amazing and wonderful scholars in #COMMSky! ✨
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be able to reconnect with @drsrivi.bsky.social & @malenao.bsky.social, two amazing and wonderful scholars in #COMMSky! ✨
June 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Lovely time meeting and learning from you all at @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social @nibasaleem.bsky.social
#ica25 #commsky #academicsky
#ica25 #commsky #academicsky
Huge congratulations to @nibasaleem.bsky.social & @ismaharif.bsky.social for receiving a Top Paper Award in the Intergroup Communication division at #ICA25! 🏆
We’re so proud of your well-deserved recognition and the amazing work presented at this year's @icahdq.bsky.social! 🎉
#COMMSky #AcademicSky
We’re so proud of your well-deserved recognition and the amazing work presented at this year's @icahdq.bsky.social! 🎉
#COMMSky #AcademicSky
June 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Huge congratulations to @nibasaleem.bsky.social & @ismaharif.bsky.social for receiving a Top Paper Award in the Intergroup Communication division at #ICA25! 🏆
We’re so proud of your well-deserved recognition and the amazing work presented at this year's @icahdq.bsky.social! 🎉
#COMMSky #AcademicSky
We’re so proud of your well-deserved recognition and the amazing work presented at this year's @icahdq.bsky.social! 🎉
#COMMSky #AcademicSky
This year at #ICA25 we were reminded of how community can drive discussion, new ideas and help foster awesome collaborations! 🤝🏼
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be able to reconnect with @drsrivi.bsky.social & @malenao.bsky.social, two amazing and wonderful scholars in #COMMSky! ✨
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be able to reconnect with @drsrivi.bsky.social & @malenao.bsky.social, two amazing and wonderful scholars in #COMMSky! ✨
June 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This year at #ICA25 we were reminded of how community can drive discussion, new ideas and help foster awesome collaborations! 🤝🏼
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be able to reconnect with @drsrivi.bsky.social & @malenao.bsky.social, two amazing and wonderful scholars in #COMMSky! ✨
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be able to reconnect with @drsrivi.bsky.social & @malenao.bsky.social, two amazing and wonderful scholars in #COMMSky! ✨
Good morning #COMMSky from #ICA25! 🌞 If you have time from 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM, feel free to join us at our presentations! 🗣
@nibasaleem.bsky.social will be presenting an Intergroup Communication top paper! @garciaerick.bsky.social will be presenting on Risk, Race and Algorithms @icacat.bsky.social!
@nibasaleem.bsky.social will be presenting an Intergroup Communication top paper! @garciaerick.bsky.social will be presenting on Risk, Race and Algorithms @icacat.bsky.social!
June 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Good morning #COMMSky from #ICA25! 🌞 If you have time from 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM, feel free to join us at our presentations! 🗣
@nibasaleem.bsky.social will be presenting an Intergroup Communication top paper! @garciaerick.bsky.social will be presenting on Risk, Race and Algorithms @icacat.bsky.social!
@nibasaleem.bsky.social will be presenting an Intergroup Communication top paper! @garciaerick.bsky.social will be presenting on Risk, Race and Algorithms @icacat.bsky.social!
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Super proud of @len-s.bsky.social for receiving the Dissertation Award for Social Impact for her exciting dissertation proposal! Check out her work with @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social
Big congratulations to our lab member @len-s.bsky.social for receiving the inaugural UC Santa Barbara Communication Department Dissertation Award for Social Impact! 🥳
The award recognizes outstanding dissertation research proposals in communication with a clear application for
societal impact.✨
The award recognizes outstanding dissertation research proposals in communication with a clear application for
societal impact.✨
June 15, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Super proud of @len-s.bsky.social for receiving the Dissertation Award for Social Impact for her exciting dissertation proposal! Check out her work with @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social
#COMMSky if you are at #ICA25 and are interested in racial diversity, entertainment media, and intergroup relationships, reach out to @len-s.bsky.social for a chat over coffee (or tea)! ☕🍵
P.S. Ask her about the lab's cool business cards and who designed the lab logo! 👀
#ICA2025 #AcademicSky
P.S. Ask her about the lab's cool business cards and who designed the lab logo! 👀
#ICA2025 #AcademicSky
Big congratulations to our lab member @len-s.bsky.social for receiving the inaugural UC Santa Barbara Communication Department Dissertation Award for Social Impact! 🥳
The award recognizes outstanding dissertation research proposals in communication with a clear application for
societal impact.✨
The award recognizes outstanding dissertation research proposals in communication with a clear application for
societal impact.✨
June 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
#COMMSky if you are at #ICA25 and are interested in racial diversity, entertainment media, and intergroup relationships, reach out to @len-s.bsky.social for a chat over coffee (or tea)! ☕🍵
P.S. Ask her about the lab's cool business cards and who designed the lab logo! 👀
#ICA2025 #AcademicSky
P.S. Ask her about the lab's cool business cards and who designed the lab logo! 👀
#ICA2025 #AcademicSky
Big congratulations to our lab member @len-s.bsky.social for receiving the inaugural UC Santa Barbara Communication Department Dissertation Award for Social Impact! 🥳
The award recognizes outstanding dissertation research proposals in communication with a clear application for
societal impact.✨
The award recognizes outstanding dissertation research proposals in communication with a clear application for
societal impact.✨
June 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Big congratulations to our lab member @len-s.bsky.social for receiving the inaugural UC Santa Barbara Communication Department Dissertation Award for Social Impact! 🥳
The award recognizes outstanding dissertation research proposals in communication with a clear application for
societal impact.✨
The award recognizes outstanding dissertation research proposals in communication with a clear application for
societal impact.✨
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Hello, once again, Denver! (summer ver.) 🌞
If you are at #ICA25 this weekend, I'd love to connect!
I'll be at many of the online hate panels, so come say hi if you want to chat about online hate, media effects, identity, and intergroup relations! 🤝🏽
P.S. Ask me about our lab's cool business cards 👀
If you are at #ICA25 this weekend, I'd love to connect!
I'll be at many of the online hate panels, so come say hi if you want to chat about online hate, media effects, identity, and intergroup relations! 🤝🏽
P.S. Ask me about our lab's cool business cards 👀
Rise and shine from sunny Denver, CO! ☀️🌄
#ICA25 is in full swing today! 😎
We’re excited to discover the newest innovations in COMM research and methodology @icahdq.bsky.social! 📄📈
If you spot any of our lab members here at ICA, come connect! We’d love to chat! 👋🏽
#COMMSky #AcadmeicSky #ICA2025
#ICA25 is in full swing today! 😎
We’re excited to discover the newest innovations in COMM research and methodology @icahdq.bsky.social! 📄📈
If you spot any of our lab members here at ICA, come connect! We’d love to chat! 👋🏽
#COMMSky #AcadmeicSky #ICA2025
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June 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Hello, once again, Denver! (summer ver.) 🌞
If you are at #ICA25 this weekend, I'd love to connect!
I'll be at many of the online hate panels, so come say hi if you want to chat about online hate, media effects, identity, and intergroup relations! 🤝🏽
P.S. Ask me about our lab's cool business cards 👀
If you are at #ICA25 this weekend, I'd love to connect!
I'll be at many of the online hate panels, so come say hi if you want to chat about online hate, media effects, identity, and intergroup relations! 🤝🏽
P.S. Ask me about our lab's cool business cards 👀