Yiming Wang

Yiming Wang is a Lecturer and Ph.D. student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She teaches J162: Mass Media in Multicultural America and has previously served as a teaching assistant for multiple undergraduate and interdisciplinary courses, including Introduction to Mass Communication, Effects of Mass Communication, Cultural Anthropology, and Information Divides in a Multicultural Society.

Education:

• M.A. in Journalism and Communications, Fudan University
• B.A. in Philosophy, Renmin University of China, Beijing

Her research centers on the intersection of political communication and intergroup relations, particularly how digital media environments and social interactions influence affective polarization and xenophobia. She investigates how information ecosystems contribute to societal divisions and biases across cultural and political lines. Her interdisciplinary approach draws from communication studies, sociology, and cultural anthropology.

While no recent publications are listed, her academic trajectory suggests a focus on media effects, multiculturalism, and civic discourse, particularly in diverse and polarized societies.

Professional Experience:

• Project Assistant, Center for Communication and Civic Renewal (CCCR)
• Book Translator, London
• Journalist, China