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Michael Christensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University. His research explores how cultures influence democracy, shaped by technology, expert knowledge, and digital media. He is currently investigating vaccine misinformation as part of a SSHRC-funded study, with a focus on the cultural meanings behind social media posts and the patterns of misinformation related to health, religion, and politics. His work often combines qualitative research methods with computational social science to analyze trends in misinformation. In addition to vaccine misinformation, Christensen also examines global anti-disinformation NGOs and the roles they play in international democracy promotion. He has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, encouraging research on diverse topics that delve into the intersections of democracy, digital culture, and critical studies. He has published extensively in scholarly journals, contributing to the fields of critical political sociology and health communication, as well as analyzing the impacts of disinformation on democratic practices.
Includes MEng and MASc options.