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Weiyu ZHANG is a Professor at the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore. She is the founder and director of the Civic Tech Lab.
Weiyu Zhang, Ph.D., graduated from Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania. She received a Master of Philosophy from the School of Journalism and Communication, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her Bachelor of Arts degree came from the Journalism major, Nanjing University, China.
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Recent Projects
New Podcast on Civic Tech!Join Rosemary Overell and I as we explore the critical role of #CivicTech in our latest podcast episode:
🔹 Introduction to Civic Tech Discover how #CivicTech serves civic purposes through simple, inclusive explanations. Learn about the contributions of governments and NGOs in this exploration.
🔹 The Power of Collaboration in Civic Tech Hear about the importance of involving diverse voices in crafting tech solutions to societal issues. Building a collaborative process is essential for effectiveness in #GovTech. 🤝
🔹 Understanding #SocialData Learn about the complexities of social data generated from online interactions. Delve into discussions about #Ownership and #ProfitSharing in the digital age, emphasizing societal engagement. 📊
🔹 Introduction to Civic Tech Discover how #CivicTech serves civic purposes through simple, inclusive explanations. Learn about the contributions of governments and NGOs in this exploration.
🔹 The Power of Collaboration in Civic Tech Hear about the importance of involving diverse voices in crafting tech solutions to societal issues. Building a collaborative process is essential for effectiveness in #GovTech. 🤝
🔹 Understanding #SocialData Learn about the complexities of social data generated from online interactions. Delve into discussions about #Ownership and #ProfitSharing in the digital age, emphasizing societal engagement. 📊
Research Interests
New Media and Civic Engagement, Social and Cognitive Psychology of New Media
Teaching Interests
Social Psychology of Communication, Cognition and New Media, Media and Publics
