Three weeks from today: I'll be presenting our study on LGBTQ+ identity discovery in the algorithm at #AEJMC26. Proud to share this work led by my outstanding collaborators, UConn PhD students Shannon Pappas and Bailey Hughlett!

My sabbatical (planning) blog continues, this time with perhaps some particularly strong navel-gazing: commtechprof.beehiiv.com/p/why-this-b...

Why this blog?

Sabbatical 1, Sabbatical 2

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Does anyone know of a published measure of satisfaction with an algorithm?

A potentially silly question, but I just cannot find a link to or mention of this anywhere: Where can we access the full #ica26 papers to read? Thanks! @icahdq.bsky.social

As a long-time social media news engagement researcher who pulled from the two-step flow and opinion leadership work, I'm absolutely engrossed this typology of social media influencers as proximal opinion leaders: Harff, et al., 2026, New Media & Society, doi.org/10.1177/1461...

Does anyone have full text access to this article in The Cut? Thanks! www.thecut.com/article/lone...

The Loneliness Influencers

Inside the luxurious tedium of “I have no friends” TikTok.

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Extending our #ICA26 visit to Cape Town because #Delta flight DL211 was CANCELLED. Waiting for Delta to step up and take care of its 450 stranded passengers. No water. No dinner.

Hey #ica26: Is anyone interested in joining me at the Kirstenbosch botanical gardens on Sunday morning? Time is flexible.

Hey #ica26, I recently wrote a little something that I believe might be interesting to many. Over years I tried to find a way to properly keep up to date with new journal publications across those journals that are most important to me... (1/n)

#ICA26 #ICA_CAT Communication and Technology Division day-at-a-glance, Friday June 5.

Starting off #ICA26 with my last round of co-organizing the @icacat.bsky.social and @icamobile.bsky.social doctoral consortium. Another great year of students and mentors!

The 15th annual #ica26 @icacat.bsky.social @icamobile.bsky.social is underway!

This year's #ICA26 #ICA_CAT reception is Sun 7 Jun at 6pm in CTICC Ballroom West (CTICC1, Lev 1). Come to meet our community and celebrate achievements.

Random question for anyone already at #ica26: do we get a tote bag this time?

This year's #ICA26 #ICA_CAT reception is Sun 7 Jun at 6pm in CTICC Ballroom West (CTICC1, Lev 1). Come to meet our community and celebrate achievements.

Please join us for the #ICA26 poster session on Sun 7 Jun at 1:30pm in Hall 2 (CTICC1, Ground Level). #ICA_CAT

Add to your #ICA26 schedule: Please join us for the #ICA26 #ICA_CAT business meeting. Sun 7 June, 4:30pm in Nerina (CTICC2, Lev 1). Learn about what the Division is up to, see awards being given, and meet our community! 🐱

🎺🎉 Headed to New Orleans! We’re thrilled to host the AEJMC 2026 Conference this August. 📄 The paper competition is open—check the conference site pages for the call & more details! #AEJMC26 www.aejmc.org/aejmc-events...

The Haley Travel Fund is the primary source of travel funds for the #ICA26 conference. While CAT (and other Interest Groups/Divisions) have some funds for travel, we encourage members seeking support to apply to the Haley Fund. Applications open 14 Jan - 11 Feb. www.icahdq.org/general/cust...

The #ICA26 CAT Travel Grant application is now open and will close on 15 March 2026. Please be sure to read the instructions closely. forms.gle/PxZqE3FFGLH6...

The 15th annual Communication & Technology / Mobile Doctoral Consortium is seeking volunteers to be mentors at #ICA26 in Cape Town. Faculty from all ranks are welcome. CAT/Mobile membership is not required, but faculty should be aligned. sites.google.com/view/2026ica...

The Haley Travel Fund is the primary source of travel funds for the #ICA26 conference. While CAT (and other Interest Groups/Divisions) have some funds for travel, we encourage members seeking support to apply to the Haley Fund. Applications open 14 Jan - 11 Feb. www.icahdq.org/general/cust...

Attention graduate students! The 15th annual Communication & Technology / Mobile Doctoral Consortium is now accepting student proposals to participate at #ICA26 in Cape Town. Proposals are due 2 Feb. Please read the requirements closely. sites.google.com/view/2026ica...

The 15th annual Communication & Technology / Mobile Doctoral Consortium is seeking volunteers to be mentors at #ICA26 in Cape Town. Faculty from all ranks are welcome. CAT/Mobile membership is not required, but faculty should be aligned. sites.google.com/view/2026ica...

#ica26 submission rejected, but I'm still coming to co-lead the @icacat.bsky.social doctoral consortium! Just booked my flight. Who else is arriving Tuesday night (June 2)? Trying to figure out airport-hotel transportation options.

Great opportunity to work on an important project #commsky

Katharina Esau@kathaesa.bsky.social · 7mo ago

📢 PhD Scholarship at QUT to join my DECRA project "Democratic Resilience Online: Strengthening Public Opinion Formation Amid Digital Threats" @qutdmrc.bsky.social 📅 Applications close: 13/03/2026 More info here: www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-a... Please share and reach out if you have questions!

Attention graduate students! The 15th annual Communication & Technology / Mobile Doctoral Consortium is now accepting student proposals to participate at #ICA26 in Cape Town. Proposals are due 2 Feb. Please read the requirements closely. sites.google.com/view/2026ica...

If any of you happen to know (monetized) content creators (TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) please share! Recruitment for a research study. And for more information: that-recsys-lab.net/home/project...

Still looking for different ways to present at #ICA26? Check out all the available pre/postconference calls for papers here 🔗 www.icahdq.org/mpage/ICA26-...

Me, having wrapped up the rest of my reviews due this year: OK, no more reviews! I'm already over my fair share.* Journal editor: This is so relevant to your current work and they cite you and you're my top choice for a reviewer. Me: Ok, fine. You got me 😅