Doctoral Students — Political Communication
Matthew DeButts
Matt is interested in how institutions get people to believe things, especially in China and the United States (media, politics, beliefs).
Thay Graciano
thayg@stanford.edu
Graciano is interested in reducing political polarization and ensuring policy-making is guided by the wishes of common citizens through the implementation of Deliberative Democracy methods.
Young Jee Kim
kimyj@stanford.edu
Young Jee Kim's CV
Kim studies democratic processes for risk prevention in society through deliberative practices.
Emily Zou
easyone@stanford.edu
Zou is interested in how people come to know things online, which manifests in questions like: 1. How do online platforms and communities shape the content, process, and outcomes of political communication? and 2. How can we measure/interpret new norms and means of political engagement emerging out of online spaces?