BlogPost #034

Abstract: 

In this talk I will discuss the contribution network scientists can make to the study of political polarization. I will discuss some of my recent work including on the polarization of climate politics online, and on how online discussions across countries show a common pattern of affective polarization (i.e., negative attitudes towards partisans' political out-group). As part of the talk, I will discuss how network scientists fit into the wider study of political polarization across disciplines, and why I believe our community has to make greater efforts to understand the contributions of researchers from non-technical backgrounds.

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Research fellowships offer an opportunity for junior researchers to work on their own projects and are often a stepping stone to permanent academic positions. However, fellowships can be highly competitive and often involve time-consuming application processes. In this session, we will discuss how to go about writing fellowship applications, some of the common pitfalls (especially for network scientists), and how to give yourself the best chance of success.