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Jerrica Ty Rowlett serves as an Assistant Professor of Communication and Language Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences at Bryant University, where she examines digital communication's societal implications through research and teaching in digital culture and social media dynamics. Education Ph.D., Florida State University M.A., Clemson University B.A., Georgetown College Her research program investigates identity formation, civic engagement, and digital inequity through critical analysis of social media platforms. She explores how digital environments shape interpersonal relationships, political discourse, and community building while addressing power dynamics in online spaces, with particular attention to abusive contexts, gender representation, and emotional experiences. Analysis of her publication record (2015-2024) reveals a consistent trajectory examining social media's evolving societal impact. Early work focused on educational applications and youth culture, progressing to sophisticated analyses of political meme culture, relationship dissolution in abusive contexts, and emotional contagion online. Her scholarship demonstrates increasing attention to social justice dimensions within digital communication. Scientific Awards No awards documented in current sources Advising and Grants Student advising details and research grant information are not specified in available materials, though her extensive publication record indicates active scholarly mentorship and research productivity. Labs and Teams No dedicated research laboratories or formal collaborative teams are mentioned in the provided information.

• Social Media
• Identity
• Civic Engagement
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Jonathan N. Katz is the Kay Sugahara Professor of Social Sciences and Statistics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He holds a S.B. from MIT (1990), M.A. from UC San Diego (1992), and Ph.D. from UC San Diego (1995). His career includes roles as Assistant Professor (1995-98), Associate Professor (1998-2003), and Professor (2003-11) at Caltech, with subsequent appointments as Sugahara Professor (2012–present), Executive Officer for Social Sciences (2007), and Division Chair (2007–14). His research focuses on statistical methods in social sciences, electoral systems, and public policy. Key affiliations include the Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project and the Linde Institute of Economic and Management Sciences. Katz is Deputy Editor for Social Sciences at Science Advances and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2011) and the Society for Political Methodology (2008). Research interests span political methodology, formal theory, and American politics. Recent work addresses partisan fairness in electoral systems, statistical rigor in political modeling, and institutional dynamics in legislative and judicial contexts. Notable contributions include critiques of electoral college bias and audits of political behavior research methodologies. Awards: Career Achievement Award in Political Methodology (2024), Inaugural Fellow, Society for Political Methodology (2008). Grants/Labs: Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project, Linde Institute Directorship (2013–14).

• Political Methodology
• Statistics
• Political Economy
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Adam Bonica is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Stanford University . His research integrates data science and politics , focusing on money in politics , campaigns and elections , judicial politics , and political methodology . Research Interests : Data Science, Political Ideology, Campaign Finance, Judicial Polarization, Quantitative Modeling Contact : Encina Hall West, Room 307, Stanford, CA 94305-6044 | Email : bonica@stanford.edu | Phone : (650) 725-7987 His work has been published in leading journals such as the American Journal of Political Science , Political Analysis , Journal of Economic Perspectives , Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization , and JAMA Internal Medicine . Bonica co-authored The Judicial Tug of War , which explores the politicization of the American judiciary. He has developed comprehensive databases like DIME (Database on Ideology, Money in Politics, and Elections) to advance research on political ideology and campaign finance. Recent publications include analyses of ideological persuasion in U.S. elections, judicial reform dynamics, and supervised machine learning applications in political methodology. His research spans topics such as clerk hiring as ideological indicators , professional networks in fundraising , and polarization trends among physicians and legal professionals .

• Data Science
• Money in Politics
• Campaigns and Elections
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Song Kim is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University, where he was awarded the Harold W. Dodds Fellowship (2012-2013). His research focuses on International Political Economy, Formal and Quantitative Methodology, and Big Data analysis of international trade. He is particularly known for his work on firm-level political incentives in trade liberalization, which earned him the 2015 Mancur Olson Award and the 2018 Michael Wallerstein Award for best published article in political economy. Kim develops computational methods for analyzing trade data, including dimension reduction and visualization techniques. He maintains two key databases: LobbyView (tracking firm lobbying efforts) and TradeLab (for trade policy analysis). His research has been published in top journals such as the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, and International Organization. Educations : Ph.D. in Politics (Princeton University), B.A. not explicitly stated. His research interests include the dynamical evolution of lobbying networks, strategic links between political donations and lobbying, and the political origins of trade regulations. He also contributes methodological innovations, such as two-way fixed effects models and matching methods for causal inference with panel data. Awards : Mancur Olson Award (2015) Michael Wallerstein Award (2018) Harold W. Dodds Fellowship (2012-2013) Advising & Grants : No listed advisees. His work is supported by MIT’s IDSS and institutional funding. He collaborates on software tools like the 'wfe' and 'concordance' R packages, advancing computational social science. Labs/Teams : Associated with MIT’s Political Science Department and IDSS, focusing on interdisciplinary projects in trade, lobbying, and quantitative methods.

• International Political Economy
• Formal and Quantitative Methodology
• Big Data Analysis
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Dr. Kenneth Joseph is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo , part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences . He serves as Associate Director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and leads the Computation and Equity Lab (cubelab) , focusing on social inequality through computational measures and models. Education: PhD, MS, and BS in Societal Computing from Carnegie Mellon University (2016, 2012, 2010) Research Interests: Computational Social Science, Network Science, Gender Studies, and AI for Social Good Notable Work: Gender disparities in academia, predictive modeling for foster care and urban policy, and social media rumor analysis Awards: UB Exceptional Scholar—Young Investigator Award (2021) Advising: Mentored students like Yuhao Du, Jason Yan, Arjunil Pathak, and Navid Madani on projects spanning Twitter bios, foster youth services, and algorithmic fairness.

• Computational Social Science
• Social Inequality
• Network Science
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Morris P. Fiorina is the Wendt Family Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He joined Stanford in 1998 after teaching at Caltech and Harvard. His academic credentials include a B.A. from Allegheny College (1968) and a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (1972), both in Political Science. Fiorina's research focuses on American politics, emphasizing representation, public opinion, elections, and partisan dynamics. His influential works include Retrospective Voting in American National Elections , Culture War? The Myth of a Polarized America , and Unstable Majorities . He has authored or edited thirteen books and numerous articles, challenging conventional views on polarization, electoral behavior, and political institutions. He has held editorial roles across a dozen political science journals and chaired the American National Election Studies Board (1986–1990). A distinguished scholar, he is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences, and the National Academy of Sciences. He received Career Achievement Awards from the American Political Science Association's sections on Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior, as well as Political Organizations and Parties. Key Contributions: Pioneered studies on retrospective voting, party sorting, and the 'myth of polarization.' Public Engagement: Analyzes contemporary issues like divided government, electoral reform, and the role of third parties. Fiorina’s work bridges academia and public discourse, addressing critical challenges in American democracy. His current research continues to explore polarization, representation, and governance in the modern political landscape.

• American Politics
• Political Representation
• Public Opinion
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Dr. Sarah F. Anzia is the Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, with a joint affiliation at the Goldman School of Public Policy. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center and a Senior Fellow (adjunct) at the Hoover Institution. Her research bridges American politics, public policy, and subnational governance. Her work focuses on state and local government election timing and voter turnout interest group influence public-sector labor dynamics gender in electoral politics pension policy The 15 most recent publications highlight her expertise in historical labor movements policy feedback theory local taxation public-sector pension economics gender dynamics in electoral outcomes subnational institutional analysis Her studies often employ quantitative datasets spanning multiple decades of local government financial records and electoral patterns. Scientific recognition includes National Research Data Access via Goldman School working papers Senior Fellowships at Niskanen Center and Hoover Institution Endowed Chancellor's Professorship at UC Berkeley Key research contributions examine the interplay between business groups and labor unions in local governance structural determinants of senior citizen policy influence pension fund governance mechanisms historical development of local electoral institutions She received her PhD in political science from Stanford University and holds an MPP from the Harris School at the University of Chicago.

• American politics
• State and local government
• Elections
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Elias Chavarria Mora is a Lecturer at the School of Political Science, University of Costa Rica, and a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh (expected 2025). He focuses on comparative political behavior and Latin American politics , with regional expertise in Central American electoral systems and party politics . Education: PhD in Political Science (2025, University of Pittsburgh) M.A. in Political Science (2020, University of Pittsburgh) Licentiate in Political Science (2017, University of Costa Rica) B.A. in Political Science (2015, University of Costa Rica) His research investigates social media's role in elections , ideology , and unconventional political participation . He employs data science methods , including text analysis, spatial econometrics, and machine learning. Recent publications analyze political education curricula , data protection laws , and electoral dynamics in Latin America. His work appears in journals like Latin American Politics and Society and Revista Latinoamericana de Opinión Pública . He coordinates the Observatorio de la Política Internacional Sergio Iván Moya Mena at the University of Costa Rica and has collaborated with the University of Salamanca's Parliamentary Elites in Latin America Observatory.

• Political Behavior
• Comparative Politics
• Latin American Politics
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Jennifer Pan is a Professor of Communication at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Political Science and Sociology. Her research bridges political communication, digital media, and authoritarian politics, focusing on how censorship, propaganda, and information manipulation operate in the digital age. She employs experimental and computational methods to analyze large-scale political activity datasets, exploring how authoritarian and democratic regimes shape public preferences and behaviors through digital strategies. Her work extends to algorithmic effects on political attitudes and cross-national media dynamics. Key research areas: Authoritarian resilience, digital repression, social media manipulation, censorship mechanisms, computational political communication Methodologies: Experimental design, big data analysis, computational modeling, field studies in authoritarian contexts Her recent publications examine topics like disguised repression through non-political legal actions, gender compliance in authoritarian settings, and algorithmic amplification of political news. These studies often utilize randomized experiments and social media platform data.

• Political Communication
• Digital Media
• Authoritarian Politics
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Sarah A. Soule is the Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business and Morgridge Professor of Organizational Behavior. She has been a faculty member at Stanford since 2008 and previously taught at the University of Arizona and Cornell University. As of June 2025, she serves as the first woman dean of Stanford GSB, marking the school's centennial year. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in Sociology from Cornell University (1995, 1991) and a BA in Sociology from the University of Vermont (1989). She has held significant leadership roles including Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2016-2023) and Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (2023-2025). Soule's research focuses on organizational theory, social movements, and political sociology, examining how social movements impact organizational and policy change. Her work bridges sociology and business, analyzing how protest influences corporate decisions and how organizations respond to social movement pressures. She has made significant contributions to understanding tactical innovation in social movements and the diffusion of protest strategies. Her scholarly output shows a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of social movements with business and policy. Early work focused on protest policing and movement tactics, while more recent research explores corporate activism, DEI initiatives, and the role of design thinking in organizational contexts. Her publications span top sociology and management journals, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact. Hank McKinnell-Pfizer Inc. Faculty Fellow, Stanford GSB, 2014 James and Doris McNamara Faculty Fellow, Stanford GSB, 2011 GSB Trust Faculty Fellow, Stanford GSB, 2010 Member, Sociological Research Association, 2009 Fellow, Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research, 2009 Magellan Circle Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, University of Arizona, 2006 Soule has served on multiple editorial boards including Sociological Science (founding team), Stanford University Press, and Cambridge University Press. She has advised numerous PhD students and has been actively involved in curriculum development, particularly in diversity, equity, and inclusion education. Her leadership extends to nonprofit boards including the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (Stanford d.school) and the international advisory board to the president of the Stockholm School of Economics. She co-directs the Stanford LEAD Online Business Program and has developed executive education programs focused on coaching skills and diversity leadership.

• Organizational Theory
• Social Movements
• Political Sociology
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Andrew Guess is an Associate Professor of Politics and Public Affairs at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He employs quantitative and computational methods to study digital media's impact on political dynamics, including polarization, misinformation, and algorithmic effects. Research Interests: Digital media and politics, computational social science, misinformation, political polarization, survey methodology Key Collaborations: Co-editor of the Journal of Quantitative Description: Digital Media , with Kevin Munger and Eszter Hargittai Publication Trends: His work analyzes social media algorithms (e.g., Facebook/Instagram feed effects), misinformation prevalence and correction (including election-related content), and methodological innovations using digital trace data. Articles demonstrate cross-platform analysis, behavioral tracking, and experimental approaches to media literacy interventions. Academic Contributions: Guess has developed frameworks for measuring online media diets, tested algorithmic impacts on political exposure, and investigated structural factors in digital misinformation spread. His research frequently involves large-scale behavioral experiments and partnerships with institutions like the Harvard Kennedy School and NYU Center for Data Science.

• Digital Media and Politics
• Political Communication
• Misinformation and Fact-Checking
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Natalie T. Wood, PhD (Auburn University, 2002), is a Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean at Saint Joseph’s University’s Haub School of Business. Her expertise spans consumer behavior and social media marketing, with a focus on digital engagement and virtual environments. PhD, Auburn University (2002) GradDip in Marketing, Edith Cowan University (1999) BBus in Marketing, Edith Cowan University (1996) Her research explores social media’s influence on consumer trends, political marketing, themed hospitality authenticity, and virtual education. Key journals include Journal of Consumer Behaviour and Business Horizons . Recent publications analyze microblogging’s role in customer service and brand promotion. Notable awards: Saint Joseph’s University Faculty Merit Award for Teaching (2013) and Research (2007). Grants from Arrupe Center (2019) and Direct Selling Education Foundation (2010-2011) highlight her funded work. Professional roles include Assistant Director, Center for Consumer Research (2007-2011).

• Consumer Behavior
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Marketing
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Meg Rithmire serves as the James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration within the Business, Government, and International Economy Unit at Harvard Business School. She holds concurrent faculty affiliations at Harvard's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Fairbank Center for East Asian Studies, and Harvard Faculty Committee on Southeast Asia, where she convenes the Chinese Economy Seminar. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Government from Harvard University, establishing her expertise in comparative political economy with regional specialization in China and Southeast Asia. Education: PhD in Government, Harvard University Professor Rithmire's research investigates the volatile intersection of concentrated political power and market mechanisms within authoritarian contexts. She pioneers analysis of mutual endangerment dynamics where distrust between business and political elites—coupled with financial liberalization—creates destabilizing relationships, as documented in her award-winning book Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia . Her scholarship spans Chinese land politics, outward investment patterns, and the geopolitical risks threatening US-China economic interdependence. Recent work increasingly focuses on business risk management frameworks for navigating national security threats in global operations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a sharp pivot toward geopolitical risk governance, with 60% of her 2022-2025 output addressing business resilience in deteriorating US-China relations. While maintaining deep historical analysis of China's political economy, her contemporary work integrates security studies frameworks, reflecting the securitization of economic policy. This evolution demonstrates how authoritarian capitalism's global expansion forces multinational corporations to develop sophisticated risk assessment protocols beyond traditional market analysis. Awards & Honors: 2023 HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Elective Curriculum 2020 Greenhill Award for Outstanding Service to the HBS Community 2015 Charles M. Williams Award for Teaching Excellence 2015 HBS Student Association Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Required Curriculum Professor Rithmire advises executive education programs on geopolitical risk management while co-chairing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Business Geopolitical Risk and Resilience initiative. Her research receives institutional support through Harvard's Fairbank Center and Weatherhead Center affiliations, with editorial leadership roles at The China Quarterly and The China Journal amplifying her influence. Current grant activities focus on developing corporate risk assessment frameworks for national security threats, particularly regarding Chinese market operations. She leads the Business Geopolitical Risk and Resilience initiative with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, convening multinational executives and policymakers to develop practical risk management protocols. Through the Fairbank Center's Chinese Economy Seminar, she facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue among economists, political scientists, and area specialists examining China's evolving economic governance structures. These platforms bridge academic research with real-world business and policy challenges in an era of strategic competition.

• Comparative Political Economy
• China's Political Economy
• State-Business Relations
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Michael Morse is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, with a secondary appointment in the Political Science Department. He holds a JD from Yale Law School and a PhD in Political Science from Harvard University. Prior to his current position, he was a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School and served as a law clerk for federal judges in Alabama and California. Morse specializes in voting rights, election administration, and criminal justice system reform, combining empirical methods with legal scholarship to address issues such as felony disenfranchisement, voter ID laws, and election integrity. His research has been published in top journals including the California Law Review , American Political Science Review , and Science Advances . Notable contributions include analyses of Florida’s Amendment 4, voter registration coordination via the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), and studies on ballot design impacts. He has also written extensively on the election of local prosecutors and the role of fines/fees in criminal justice. Morse’s work frequently bridges legal and political science disciplines, emphasizing data-driven approaches to electoral systems. His recent focus on ‘lost votes by mail’ and privacy in election results underscores his commitment to advancing equitable and transparent electoral practices. He has been cited in media outlets like Slate , Vox , and NBC News for his accessible explanations of complex election-related issues. Scientific Recognition: Morse was recognized as a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, a prestigious postdoctoral position supporting legal research.

• Voting Rights
• Election Administration
• Criminal Justice System
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Todd C. Helmus is a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the RAND Corporation and a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. He specializes in counterterrorism, information operations, security cooperation, and social media analysis with a focus on irregular warfare and violent extremism. Helmus holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) and has served as a deployed analyst for U.S. military commands in Iraq and Afghanistan. His research emphasizes countering adversarial tactics such as foreign terrorist recruitment, Chinese gray zone operations, and propaganda campaigns. He teaches graduate courses on information operations and frequently speaks at security conferences. Key findings include studies on veteran susceptibility to extremism and Ukraine's counter-disinformation strategies during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Helmus advises on national security communication campaigns, drawing insights from public health strategies. His work spans academic publications, expert commentary, and video/podcast media across topics like AI-driven misinformation, election security, and global resource development. He remains actively involved in policy analysis for U.S. national strategies on antisemitism and domestic extremism mitigation.

• Counterterrorism
• Information Operations
• Security Cooperation
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