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Nathan Matias is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University, where he leads the CAT Lab. His research focuses on the evaluation of social impact across online platforms, working with companies, news organizations, and online communities to test innovative ideas. Nathan developed the CAT Lab as part of his PhD at the MIT Media Lab and the MIT Center for Civic Media. He has a background in tech startups and nonprofits, and his work often intersects with contemporary challenges in communication technologies. His research contributions have been featured in prominent publications such as The Atlantic, PBS, and The Guardian. Nathan's academic journey includes a Doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2017, a Master of Science from MIT in 2013, and a Bachelor of Arts from Elizabethtown College in 2008. He also holds a Master's Degree from the University of Cambridge in 2008.
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