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Smartphone screen showing the FanFiction.net app

Research 13 Nov 2024

How Fanfiction Communities in China Cope With Censorship

In a new paper, doctoral student Ran Wang explores what happened to Chinese fanfiction communities after a wave of increased government censorship in early 2020.

Technology & Society

Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Antonia M. Villarruel

News 11 Nov 2024

Two Penn Leaders Named to New National Science and Technology Task Force

APPC Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson and School of Nursing Dean Antonia M. Villarruel are among 60 people named to a task force to produce a Vision for American Science and Technology.

Philly skyline view from Penn's campus; Photo by University of Pennsylvania

News 27 Sep 2024

Thomonique Moore Named 2024 Presidential Ph.D. Fellow

Annenberg School doctoral student Thomonique Moore is a recipient of the Penn Presidential Ph.D. Fellowship, which includes three years of funding.

Technology & Society

Penn’s campus and the city of Philadelphia

News 5 Sep 2024

University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy

The Center will bring together six Schools at Penn with $10 million in support from Knight Foundation and the University.

The Annenberg School at 3620 Walnut Street at dusk

News 4 Sep 2024

Professors Sarah Jackson and Desmond Patton Awarded NSF Grant To Create Cross-Institutional Program Supporting STEM Researchers From Underrepresented Backgrounds

A partnership between Penn, Northwestern University, and New York University aims to provide more opportunities for historically underrepresented researchers conducting critical technology research.

Technology & Society

Brick walkway lined with trees that leads to a large plaza and building. Two people sit at a table on the plaza.

News 27 Aug 2024

MIC Center Receives Grants To Study AI, Big Tech, and Digital Equity

The MIC Center continues to research the relationship between technology and democracy.

Technology & Society

Lee McGuigan and Professor Joseph Turow pose in front of McGuigan's book

Alumni 12 Aug 2024

Selling the American People: Q&A with Lee McGuigan (Ph.D. '18)

In his debut book, the UNC Hussman assistant professor delves into how data-driven marketing is entrenched in the daily interactions of people, products, and public spheres.