Michelle Amazeen

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Associate Dean of Research, College of Communication
Associate Professor of #MassCommunication,
Director, #Communication Research Center,

#BostonUniversity

Studying #persuasion, #misinformation, & the blurred lines between #advertising, #journalism & #politics.

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Michelle AmazeenNov 6, 2024

How did the evolving media ecosystem and changing norms impact the 2024 US presidential election? Recorded prior to November 5th, my Boston University College of Communication colleagues Tammy Vigil, Charlotte Howell and I discuss. Huge thanks to Abby Bonner, Eliza Lakritz and Amanda J. King for getting the inaugural podcast episode from the Communication Research Center off the ground.
Check it out: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RtPoypKM9VNGlO5RVESfy

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The Evolution of Communication Norms & Political Misinformation

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Michelle AmazeenOct 24, 2024

Have you or someone you know been the target of abuse because of your #research? You do not need to suffer in silence. Check out the resources of the Researcher Support Consortium. And please help spread the word on this important new resource...

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https://medium.com/@mamazeen/resisting-the-era-of-darkening-the-researcher-support-consortium-97428c61c5ed

Resisting the Era of Darkening: The Researcher Support Consortium

Last week, I moderated a panel of experts on the growing intimidation and harassment faced by researchers studying misinformation. As I’ve noted in previous writings, scholars investigating the…

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Michelle AmazeenSep 6, 2024
On the academic job market? Come work with me and the fabulous team we have at Boston University's College of Communication. We are searching for 2 TT Assistant Profs of Advertising, 2 TT Assistant Profs of Media Science, and several "of the practice" non-TT lines. #jobs #HigherEd
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Michelle Amazeen on LinkedIn: #jobs #highered #academiclife

On the job market? Come work with me and the fabulous team we have at Boston University College of Communication. We are searching for TWO TT Assistant…

Show threadMichelle AmazeenSep 6, 2024
@josh Thanks Josh. Been off of this site for awhile 😊
Michelle AmazeenMar 5, 2024

It's happening again... #Facebook

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https://medium.com/@mamazeen/what-missing-facebook-means-eb3bc0586af8

What “Missing Facebook” Means - Michelle Amazeen - Medium

In June of 1945, the deliverymen of eight major New York City newspapers went on strike for over two weeks, effectively depriving residents of reading the newspaper. Chronicled in Bernard Berelson’s…

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Michelle AmazeenFeb 2, 2024
Over 18 months later, I'm pleased to finally be able to share an adaptation of my 2022 keynote address from the National and Kapodistrian University in Athens, Greece. 🇬🇷 #FactCheck #misinformation @commodon
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The Promise and Pitfalls of Fact-checking in 2022

Given the evolution and growth of fact-checking around the globe, practitioners and academics have been gathering with increasing frequency to discuss the state of the enterprise. The continued interest in fact-checking suggests periodic updates on

Michelle AmazeenFeb 1, 2024

How do Americans perceive #MediaLiteracy? Check out our latest Boston University Media & Technology poll that reveals the promise and pitfalls of media literacy efforts in the US.
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https://www.bu.edu/com/articles/media-literacy-skills-important-to-counter-disinformation-survey-says/

Media literacy skills important to counter disinformation, survey says

Nearly three of four Americans (72%) surveyed say skills in media literacy are important in the face of intentionally misleading…

Michelle AmazeenJan 29, 2024

Amidst the growing threat of #disinformation, I am thrilled to welcome a new voice among our Boston University Communication Research Center fellows who study mediated communication dysfunction: Dr. Betsi Grabe.

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https://sites.bu.edu/crc/2024/01/25/letter-from-the-director-january-2024/

Letter from the Director: January 2024 | Communication Research Center

Michelle AmazeenJan 11, 2024

Finally available #OpenAccess! 🚨New study🚨 “Missing Voices” examines how misinformation-susceptible individuals from historically excluded & marginalized communities engage with science topics and interpret #misinformation and corrective intervention strategies.

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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10755470231217536

Michelle AmazeenJan 10, 2024
Great explainer article by @PeterCunliffeJones & @gravesmatter on how #factchecking is more complicated than many media accounts convey...and more promising, too. https://theconversation.com/misinformation-how-fact-checking-journalism-is-evolving-and-having-a-real-impact-on-the-world-218379
Misinformation: how fact-checking journalism is evolving – and having a real impact on the world

Artificial intelligence is likely to make the ‘fake news’ problem worse. But it can also be used to help us counter misinformation.

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