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Michelle Chen holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film at Brock University. Her research is driven by curiosity about how new media and digital communication technologies challenge and transform relationships, power dynamics, and interactions within communities and society. Current research interests include the impact of technology on mental health, social movements, advocacy, and the influence of Generative AI on society. Chen employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including thematic analysis, quantitative content analysis, interviews, and surveys, to investigate the intersections of technology and communication. She teaches courses related to business communication, introduction to communication and media studies, information society, and new media literacy, and is interested in supervising projects concerning influencers, digital communication technologies, and digitally-enabled social movements.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.