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German Neubaum @germanneubaum.bsky.social · Sep 5

Since my early PhD days, I dreamed of conducting this study. Over time, I was fortunate to work with stellar colleagues, @lunafrauhammer.bsky.social , @tobiasdienlin.com and Manuel Cargnino who helped turn this vision into reality. The full publication: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The Effects of Technological Affordances on Political Opinion Expression in Social Media: A Field Experiment

Digital communication platforms are rapidly changing the nature of political discourses. At the same time, the functionality of democratic societies largely depends on deliberative exchanges betwee...

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Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Media MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 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...

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

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Erick Garcia @garciaerick.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi #COMMSky, do you research intergroup relations or entertainment media? If so, read my colleague @len-s.bsky.social's latest article in the Annals of the International Communication Association! 📄

In this paper, Len (2025) proposes the PMSIS model as a framework to (+) intergroup socialization! 🤝🏼

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Hannah Overbye-Thompson @overbye.bsky.social · Aug 27

Excited to share my new paper with @garciaerick.bsky.social Xinyi Zhang & @laurentwang.bsky.social.

We ask: Do people see algorithmic bias as a risk—and do they feel capable of addressing it? Answer... It depends! More below 👇🧪 #commsky

doi.org/10.1080/1044...

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Ismaharif Ismail @ismaharif.bsky.social · Aug 27

Exciting mixed-methods HCI work from my department! @overbye.bsky.social @garciaerick.bsky.social Xinyi Zhang & @laurentwang.bsky.social

🤖💻 #commsky

Hannah Overbye-Thompson @overbye.bsky.social · Aug 27

Excited to share my new paper with @garciaerick.bsky.social Xinyi Zhang & @laurentwang.bsky.social.

We ask: Do people see algorithmic bias as a risk—and do they feel capable of addressing it? Answer... It depends! More below 👇🧪 #commsky

doi.org/10.1080/1044...

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Erick Garcia @garciaerick.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our article is officially out in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction! 📄

I'm grateful to have been part of this project led by @overbye.bsky.social and to work with an all-student research team (Xinyi Zhang, @laurentwang.bsky.social)! 🥳

For more details ⬇
doi.org/10.1080/1044...

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Erick Garcia @garciaerick.bsky.social · Jun 21

Amazing research coming out of the @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social 👏🏽

Congratulations to both @nibasaleem.bsky.social and @ismaharif.bsky.social on receiving a top paper award in intergroup communication at #ICA25! 🥳

Media MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · Jun 21

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

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Media MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · Jun 21

P.S. Did you get the opportunity to connect or chat with one of our lab members at #ICA25?

@nibasaleem.bsky.social
@garciaerick.bsky.social
@len-s.bsky.social

If so, drop a like or comment below and we will make sure to follow you back if we aren't already! 👇🏽

#COMMSky #AcademicSky #ICA2025

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Erick Garcia @garciaerick.bsky.social · Jun 17

What an amazing end to #ICA25! Huge thanks to everyone who attended my presentation on Sunday or took the time to chat. I left ICA feeling inspired by the incredible work of so many brilliant scholars and deeply grateful for all the new connections made! Hasta la próxima!

📸: @musamalik.bsky.social

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Erick Garcia @garciaerick.bsky.social · Jun 16

Congrats @b-wheeler.bsky.social 🥳

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Ismaharif Ismail @ismaharif.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happening today at #ica2025

@nibasaleem.bsky.social will present our work in Intergroup Communication and @garciaerick.bsky.social will be presenting his collaboration with @overbye.bsky.social @laurentwang.bsky.social and Cecily Zhang on algorithmic biases in @icacat.bsky.social!

Media MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · Jun 10

Hey-o #CommSky!👋🏽
#ICA2025 week = lab squad on the move to Denver! ✈️

Our lab is heading to @icahdq.bsky.social later this week, and we are all super stoked to share the amazing work our lab members have been a part of! #AcademicSky 🥳

👇🏽 Here's where you can find us on Sunday, June 15th for #ICA25 👇🏽

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Hannah Overbye-Thompson @overbye.bsky.social · Jun 15

Everyone go see Erick present our work on algorithmic bias and risk. He is fantastic! #ICA25