Dr. Angela Wu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Angela Xiao Wu is an Associate Professor at New York University, focusing on Media, Culture, and Communication. As a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, she engages in interdisciplinary research on the regulatory and cultural history of Chinese media and digital technologies since the early 1980s. Her forthcoming book, 'News Utility: Media, Platforms, and System Management in China,' explores the intricate relationship between state and tech companies through the lens of regulations and economic factors. Additionally, Wu leads a broader research initiative that examines the global formation of national mobile internets, with a specific focus on the local economic, infrastructural, and regulatory conditions that give rise to distinct information environments. In the academic year 2023–24 as a fellow at the Berkman Klein Center, she is pursuing collaborative projects related to technology and artificial intelligence governance in contemporary China.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.