The Program: Foreign and Domestic Influences on Public Opinion in the 2024 Election Cycle.

This 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.

Key topics will include:

• The Rise of Political Influencers: Examining the growing influence of online personalities in shaping political opinions and their vulnerability to manipulation, including foreign interference.
• Susceptibility 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.

Presenter: Associate Professor Jessica Feezell

Associate 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).

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 6:00pm,
Oasis, 3301 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite 18
Albuquerque, NM 87107

RESERVATIONS:
All reservations must be made through Oasis. Registration can be made online on the Oasis website at: https://albuquerque.oasiseverywhere.org/

Additionally, 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.

Please note that we may not be able to seat you without an advance reservation.