Overview
The Institute for Humane Studies is convening an interdisciplinary group of scholars to explore the impact of media on polarization and democracy. This includes traditional media, social media, and media institutions.
Share your expertise and tackle pressing questions with scholars attending the American Political Science Association (APSA) annual meeting in Los Angeles, California.
The symposium takes place at the USC Hotel in the downtown area on August 30 — the day before the APSA meeting starts — beginning with opening remarks at 3:00 PM and concluding after a networking reception at 7:00 PM.
Please come prepared to share your ideas for future academic research or public-facing work, such as op-eds, on media and its impact on polarization and democracy. For your full participation, IHS will provide a $300 stipend to offset one night of hotel accommodations.
Plenary Speaker
- Joshua Tucker, New York University, “What Can (and Can’t) We Learn about Social Media and Polarization from the First Four U.S. 2020 Facebook & Instagram Election Study Papers?”
Panelists
- Joshua Darr, Syracuse University, “How Local News Can Slow Polarization”
- Lisa Nelson, University of Pittsburgh, “Privatization of Free Speech”
- Christopher Wlezien, The University of Texas at Austin, “Partisans, Policy Preferences, and the News”
Schedule
*All times are listed in Pacific Time
Wednesday, August 30
2:30–3:00 PM | Registration and Coffee
3:00–3:15 PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks
3:15–4:00 PM | Keynote Address by Joshua Tucker
4:00–4:30 PM | Coffee Break
4:30–5:45 PM | Panel Presentations with Q&A
5:45–6:00 PM | Closing Remarks
6:00–7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
