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Chris Wells is a Professor of Emerging Media Studies at Boston University’s College of Communication and Affiliated Faculty at the Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS). He also serves as Associate Dean of Faculty Development and is a founding member of the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. His research focuses on political communication, computational social science, and the intersection of media systems with public discourse and political action.
Education:
- PhD in Communication with Certificate in Political Communication, University of Washington
- MA in Communication, University of Washington
- BA in Linguistics, Cornell University
Research Interests:
Wells explores how political communication shapes public discourse, particularly through computational analysis of media systems. His work addresses disinformation dissemination (e.g., Russian Internet Research Agency tactics cited in the Mueller Report), media system dynamics, and youth civic engagement in digital spaces. He emphasizes understanding how media ecosystems influence political participation and the translation of discourse into tangible policy actions.
Publications:
His recent work examines Gen Z’s civic engagement, media resilience against disinformation, and the role of social media in autocratic regimes. Key themes include the evolution of media systems, computational methods for analyzing communication patterns, and the societal impact of disinformation campaigns.
Advising & Grants:
No formal student advising information is provided. He leads IGS’s Focused Research Program on data and misinformation, though specific grant details are not mentioned.
Labs/Teams:
Project lead for IGS’s misinformation research program and collaborator in cross-disciplinary initiatives at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.
