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SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:The Program: Foreign and Domestic Influences on Public Opinion in the 2024 Election Cycle.\nThis presentation will explore the increasingly prominent role social media platforms play in shaping the flow of political information during elections. It will analyze how online spaces serve as both a tool for political engagement and a battleground for misinformation.\nKey topics will include:\n\nThe Rise of Political Influencers: Examining the growing influence of online personalities in shaping political opinions and their vulnerability to manipulation, including foreign interference.\nSusceptibility to Propaganda: Identifying the demographic and psychological factors that make certain populations more susceptible to manipulation and disinformation. Attendees will learn strategies for safeguarding themselves and others against the spread of false or misleading content online.\n\nPresenter: Associate Professor Jessica Feezell \nAssociate Professor Jessica Feezell (Ph.D. in Political Science, UC Santa Barbara) specializes in American Politics, Political Communication, Political Behavior, and Public Opinion. Her current research focuses on the intersection of digital media and political behavior, often emphasizing youth engagement. Dr. Feezell’s work has been published in prestigious journals such as Political Research Quarterly, PS: Political Science and Politics, Journal of Information Technology & Politics, New Media & Society, Computers in Human Behavior, Research & Politics, International Journal of Communication, and Public Understanding of Science. She is also the co-author of The Politics of Energy Crises (Oxford University Press).\n\nTuesday, October 1st, 2024 6:00pm,\nOasis, 3301 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite 18\nAlbuquerque, NM 87107\n\n\nRESERVATIONS:\nAll reservations must be made through Oasis. Registration can be made online on the Oasis website at: https://albuquerque.oasiseverywhere.org/  \nAdditionally, registration can be made by check at Oasis prior to the day of the event.  Space is limited to 95 participants, please register early to avoid missing a seat.\n\nPlease note that we may not be able to seat you without an advance reservation.\n
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LOCATION:3301 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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