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@joshpasek.com of CPS explains key concepts that explain how people consume and interpret information and come to hold fixed, polarized views.
Something you can do right now, to advocate for social science. If you're at U-M, ready-to-mail postcards are available at the @umisr.bsky.social front desk, and in the ISR atrium you'll find pre-addressed, stamped cards ready for you to add your own words. We've sent >500 so far-- join us!
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At #AAPOR2026? Join this morning's "director's cut" session on the future of AI in survey research-- with CPS panelist Josh Pasek
Are national politics and issues increasingly being discussed in local settings? As a window into public opinion, Sabina Tomkins et al use machine learning to mine public comments from city council meetings. Hear about the findings and this innovative methodology at #AAPOR2026.
⚠️ How can tech companies, journalists, and policymakers can prevent AI decision-making from going wrong? CPS's Christian Sandvig co-authors a novel exploration of why and how to audit artificial intelligence. New from @mitpress.bsky.social systems.https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262051729/auditing-ai/
How do liberal or illiberal interpretations of Islamic prescriptions impact attitudes and values of Arab publics, pertaining to democracy and democratic governance, political trust, and gender equality? Mark Tessler presents evidence from Arab Barometer surveys in 5 Arab countries at #AAPOR2026.
The ANES American National Election Studies measures party identification with a follow-up question for those who don't pick a party: distinguishing pure independents from leaners. The web mode impacts results; a new paper evaluates effects of adding a new question. Rachel Smilan-Goldstein
Social science serves every state. Tell your reps to reject drastic cuts to the NSF and science funding that serves the public interest. Use the link below to:
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👏 Congratulations to CPS affiliate and computational scientist @cerenbudak.bsky.social who is among the 24 Andrew Carnegie Fellows announced yesterday to explore the causes of political polarization and identify possible solutions. myumi.ch/G7rAJ #LookToMichigan
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Congratulations the the newly minted Dr. @shaylafolson.bsky.social who just defended her dissertation titled “Sacred Commitments, Racial Convictions: Religion, Identity, and Racial Attitudes in American Politics.” It was such a treat to watch her defend! I’m so excited for all her future work!
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Social science serves every state. Tell your reps to reject drastic cuts to the NSF and science funding that serves the public interest. Use the link below to:
🇺🇸 Find resources and postcard templates
🇺🇸 RSVP for our Ann Arbor event tomorrow
🇺🇸 Or get cards at the front desk of ISR!
myumi.ch/wwAM9 🧪
UM Population Studies Center
In our latest episode, we sit down with @joshpasek.com, professor of Communication and Media and Political Science at the University of Michigan, to unpack two of the most important concepts in media psychology: selective exposure and motivated reasoning.
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