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In the News: Sky LaRell Anderson on Social Media, Rage and Stepping Away

Sky LaRell Anderson, associate professor of digital media arts at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune discussing how social media platforms are designed to amplify anger, despair and emotional engagement during upsetting times. Anderson explained that algorithms prioritize emotionally charged content, encouraging constant outrage, and suggested that stepping away from social… The post In the News: Sky LaRell Anderson on Social Media, Rage and Stepping Away appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Lana Medina on the Importance of Media Literacy

    Assistant Professor Lana Medina, media literacy educator in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, joined MPR News host Angela Davis to discuss how artificial intelligence, social media algorithms and rapid online sharing are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. During the conversation, Medina explained how AI-generated… The post In the News: Lana Medina on the Importance of Media Literacy appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Cost of ICE Operations in Minnesota

    Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV to explain the costs associated with the large-scale U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation underway in Minnesota. Schipper provided context on federal spending levels, comparing the billions allocated for immigration enforcement to Minnesota’s… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Cost of ICE Operations in Minnesota appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • Professor Puts People at the Center of Data

    Data is everywhere. Most people might picture a computer screen and a dense spreadsheet. Amelia McNamara goes beyond that, however. She partnered with the local Lumen Christi Catholic Community on a project that showed her students the real-world applications of data science. The parish specifically wanted to map the mental health needs of its members… The post Professor Puts People at the Center of Data appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains Why Grocery Prices Remain High

    Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, shared insight on the “Marketplace” podcast examining why grocery prices remain elevated years after the pandemic. Schipper explained that while supply chain disruptions, tariffs and weather events have contributed to rising food costs, prices may not fall if… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains Why Grocery Prices Remain High appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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