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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski

@jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social

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Professor of Communication in the Digital Society at University of Amsterdam | Youth & Media Scholar | ally 🏳️‍🌈 | ❤️ teaching, research, running, dark chocolate, & sunshine

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Nov 23

This is growing fast! An easy way to make sure you are following youth and media’ers. Let me know if you should be added!

go.bsky.app/Gio6kTq

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · 26d

The news just stays heavy these days, doesn’t it? I watch the world around me and just … 😔

But I keep holding onto the images of the helpers I see. Where there are helpers, there is hope. ❤️‍🩹

youtu.be/-LGHtc_D328?...

Fred Rogers: Look for the Helpers

YouTube video by Alex Forsythe

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · 27d

I remember every moment of that day. And every year, I take time to remember those who were lost and how things forever changed.

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · 28d

LOL'd at this

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · 29d

🗳️ ICA elections are open!

Both @icahdq.bsky.social-wide and divisional elections matter. Our community is strong because people step up to share their time & talent.

If you’re a member, please vote by 21 Oct, 12:00EDT. Your voice shapes ICA’s future.

www.icahdq.org/page/Electio...

#ICAElections

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today starts my 21st year of teaching. Crazy.

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Jul 22

Not all families use smart speakers the same way.

In our new study, we identified 6 use-types—and found that parents’ trust in tech and how AI is framed in the news are associated with how these devices are used at home.

www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com/2025/07/22/s...

#SmartSpeakers

Smart Speakers At Home - Jessica Taylor Piotrowski, Ph.D.

New research on how Dutch families use smart speakers—and what drives that use Owning a smart speaker is one thing—but how are these devices used once the novelty wears off? New research, published in...

www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Jul 11

www.folia.nl/en/wetenscha... Listening to course material via AI podcast boosts grades among UvA students - Folia

Listening to course material via AI podcast boosts grades among UvA students

www.folia.nl

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Jun 16

Forever thankful for this beautiful person ❤️ #ica25

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Jun 15

LOVE this SO much ❤️

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy Father’s Day to all who do the work of fathering. We are all better for it. ❤️

(Special shout-out to those who are balancing dad duties with #ica25 this year #impressed).

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Jun 15

Honored ❤️

ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · Jun 15

🎉 We are proud to share big news from #ICA25 in Denver: @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social, Professor at ASCoR, has been announced as a candidate for ICA President! A dedicated leader and scholar with deep ties to the ICA community. Election this Fall — stay tuned!
#ICA25

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · Jun 14

The @icahdq.bsky.social is a wonderful association and is blessed to have fabulous individuals committing time to the community.

Having @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @karinwahlj.bsky.social run for president makes for strong ICA future #ica25 #ica26 🙏🏻

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Jun 13

#RunningBeforePresidents
Eh’hem @claesdevreese.bsky.social

(Special shout out to jetlag and my 2am wakeup)

#ica25

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · May 28

I’m absolutely disgusted. And yes, I will post this on social media and the Trump admin is welcome to stop me at the border. I’m happy to explain why xenophobia is disgusting.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump administration orders US embassies to stop student visa interviews

Directive could severely delay visa processing and hurt universities that rely on foreign students for revenue

www.theguardian.com

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · May 11

It is the responsibility of senior career scholars to mentor early career scholars. Power abuse is dishonorable and must be stopped.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Can Germany rein in its academic bullying problem?

Researchers and administrators are exploring ways to restructure a rigid hierarchy that can breed power abuses.

www.nature.com

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Mar 25

But her emails …

www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans

U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

www.theatlantic.com

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Felicia Loecherbach @feloe.bsky.social · Mar 13

This is fine meme but the dog is the university sitting in the fire and saying “at least we are #1”

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Mar 14

Every. Single. Meeting. At this point I just cringe, say it’s awful; and feel the need to say “I didn’t vote for him”.

Every single meeting.

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Mar 13

Widespread layoffs. Hiring freezes. The attack on science is blistering. The number of my friends that have lost their jobs is creeping up daily.

Very curious which countries here in Europe (and beyond) will step up and start offering talent hires.

BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · Mar 12

Telling researchers to keep doing the work & adapt while weathering the storm ain't gonna cut it. American higher education simply cannot survive this systematic dismantling and attack. There's no weathering a category 5 hurricane. Many will simply leave if this continues
www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Johns Hopkins Plans Staff Layoffs After $800 Million Grant Cuts

Local and international health research efforts are already winding down as the university braces for even more potential cuts.

www.wsj.com

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Mar 10

It is absolutely gutting to watch my home country fall apart.

My news avoidance is at an all time high. 😞

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 10

Harvard University, one of the nation’s wealthiest schools, on Monday joined the list of universities across the country imposing hiring freezes, citing the uncertainty created by President Trump’s threats to slash funding for higher education.

Harvard Announces a Hiring Freeze as Trump Threatens Funding

The hiring pause at one of the nation’s wealthiest schools comes after other schools have also announced efforts to save money.

www.nytimes.com

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Tama Leaver @tamaleaver.bsky.social · Mar 10

Applications for a fully funded PhD scholarship working on 'Digital Childhoods: Privacy, Parenting and Children's Data' with me in the Curtin University node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child close *this Friday*.

Details: scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/...

2025 PhD Scholarship Digital Childhoods: Privacy, Parenting & Children's Data Applications are open for a fully-funded PhD Scholarship working in the Curtin University node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child exploring the children’s data and privacy in a world of endless digital connectivity. If interested, please contact Professor Tama Leaver by email: tleaver@curtin.edu.au

Applications close 14 March 2025

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Candice Odgers @candiceodgers.bsky.social · Mar 6

In case you needed more evidence that social media may not be the thing we should be obsessing about when it comes to wellbeing…another meta-analysis of experimental data showing no link.

Chris Ferguson @cjferguson1111.bsky.social · Mar 6

New meta-analysis of experiments of social media use reduction finds no evidence that reducing social media use improves mental wellness: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

I've only taken a quick look thus far but this replicates my own meta-analysis from last year. Always nice to see.

The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

www.nature.com

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Sonia Livingstone @sonialivingstone.bsky.social · Mar 7

What to do about children and smartphones? EUKidsOnline has gathered the evidence:

❌ban kids
✅regulate platforms
✅require safety-by-design
✅support parents
✅consult children
✅respect all their rights

🔗https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/research/research-projects/eu-kids-online/bans

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Mar 7

Friday. Finally.

Jessica Taylor Piotrowski @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social · Mar 4

I am committed to impact - I believe that science can improve the youth digital space, and I spend (a lot) of energy on this. Today is a big day - with the results of several years of work announced. Super proud.

blog.youtube/inside-youtu...

Investing to protect teen wellbeing on YouTube across Europe and globally

blog.youtube

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