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Jessica Yarin Robinson is a researcher at the Department of Media and Communication at the University of Oslo, holding the rank of Researcher. Her work focuses on the intersection of digital platforms, media, and society with an emphasis on political discourse and global communication dynamics. She combines mixed-methods approaches, including computational analysis of large-scale data and qualitative methods like interviews and thematic analysis.
Education:
- PhD in Media Studies, University of Oslo
- M.Phil in Nordic Media Studies, University of Oslo
- BA in Journalism, Southern Oregon University
Research Interests: Studying how digital platforms shape societal interactions, analyzing political engagement in transnational contexts, and examining the role of social media in crises. Key themes include nationalism articulation in digital spaces, global health communication, and algorithmic platform governance.
Current Projects: Investigating the role of scale in public communication, with a focus on privacy and free expression in global platforms. Currently collecting TikTok metadata related to Norwegian elections (2023).
Teaching:
- MEVIT4810 – Introduction to Media and Communication Research
- MEVIT4320 – Political Communication
- MEVIT1011 – Media Analysis
- MEVIT4811 – Quantitative Methodology in Media Studies
Awards: Recognized for investigative journalism during her career in the U.S. (2005-2015).
Research Groups: POLKOM – Political Communication Center for Children, Youth and Media.
