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Bring on the Bots? Preparing Communication Studies for Artificial Intelligence
> Hello, I am Eliza. I'll be your therapist today. * I'm nervous about the future of communication because of ChatGPT. > Did you come to me because you are nervous about the future of communication because of ChatGPT? * Yes > I see. Let's explore that a bit more. —Conversation...

5 Questions with Srividya “Srivi” Ramasubramanian, Ph.D.
Her name is Srividya “Srivi” Ramasubramanian (pronounced: Shree-with-yaa “Shree-vee” Raa-muh-soob-ruh-money-ahn). Whether teaching, conducting research, presenting, writing, or speaking, Ramasubramanian tackles pressing contemporary global issues relating to media, inclusion, and social justice...

New Reports on Job Prospects for the Class of 2023, those in the Academic Workforce
Now that they have received their degrees, many in the class of 2023 are preparing to enter the workforce. This year, there is some encouraging news from prospective employers to usher them in. Employers plan to hire (both full-time staff and interns) 3.9% more new college graduates this year than...

Social Scientists Lobby for Federal Funding of their Research
Advocates from across the nation gather for training on day one of COSSA’s 2023 Advocacy Day. Credit: Mark Finkenstaedt About 55 people representing their universities or disciplinary associations descended on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 25 to make the case to members of Congress to...
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