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Gabriela Marcu gestures on stage with two other people beside her

Assistant professor brings improv to UMSI

10/30/2024

With Gabriela Marcu leading the charge, UMSI faculty are going on stage in the name of democracy. “The world is on fire. We all work very hard. What I wanted to create was an opportunity to share in something fun.”

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Extra Credit. hear!say brewing and theater. First Sundays of the month at 6:30pm.

Research meets improv comedy at Gabriela Marcu’s newest initiative

09/24/2024

Blending academic research and improv comedy, Extra Credit will explore complex subjects through humor and play. 

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2024-25 Faculty Awards Recipients. Sarita Schoenebeck Excellence in Instruction Award. Florian Schaub Michael D. Cohen Outstanding Service Award. Joyojeet Pal Joan Durrance Community Engagement Award.

UMSI faculty awards recognize excellence

09/17/2024

UMSI faculty members Sarita Schoenebeck, Florian Schaub and Joyojeet Pal were recognized for their professional and scholarly contributions and services to the school.

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UMSI Research Roundup. Doc on the Tok. Getting Cozy with Causality. Recent publications by UMSI faculty and PhD students.

Doc on the Tok | Getting Cozy with Causality: UMSI Research Roundup

05/28/2024

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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How much influence does social media have on India's ongoing elections?

05/09/2024

UMSI associate professor Joyojeet Pal talks about the significant impact of social media in India's upcoming election. 

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Quoted by BBC. Associate Professor Joyojeet Pal. The influencers driving India's big election.

Pal: India’s election is being swayed by influencers

05/08/2024

UMSI associate professor Joyojeet Pal says social media trends in India’s upcoming elections are “dangerous for democracy.” 

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The 4th International Conference on Social Media and Society in India. Monday and Tuesday, April 8-9, 2024. 9am-6pm North Quad space 2435 and online. Please register to attend either in person or on Zoom.

UMSI to feature more than 20 experts at the Social Media and Society in India Symposium

04/08/2024

The symposium will take place Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9.

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Quoted by Al Jazeera. Associate professor Joyojeet Pal. "Inflection point": AI meme wars hit India elections, test social platforms.

Pal: AI-enhanced memes are creating chaos on the political front

03/13/2024

Artificial intelligence is changing how political candidates campaign for office, says UMSI associate professor Joyojeet Pal. 

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India ranks as highest risk for misinformation

03/11/2024

Social media is changing how candidates leverage political power and campaigning. UMSI expert Joyojeet Pal talks about the challenges of this year's elections. 

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UMSI research roundup. Tour guide robots, lonely data science. Check out UMSI faculty and PhD student publications.

Tour-guide robots | Lonely data science: UMSI Research Roundup

02/29/2024

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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