Ariel Hasell

Ariel Hasell is an Associate Professor of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan. She investigates the contemporary media environment's impact on information exposure in science and politics, focusing on how media choices influence knowledge, beliefs, and public engagement. Her work employs quantitative methodologies to analyze media consumption patterns and their effects on information evaluation, sharing motivations, and institutional trust.

Research Focus:

• Changing nature of expertise through social media influencers in science (e.g., sustainability, wellness) and politics (e.g., journalism, institutions)
• Patterns of social media use leading to negative views of journalism and politics, including news distrust, fatigue, and political disengagement

Contact:

• Office: 5445 North Quad, 105 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285
• Email: hasell@umich.edu