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J. 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 impacts of online platforms, and he collaborates with companies, news organizations, and online communities to test ideas that can help build a flourishing internet. Matias developed the CAT Lab as part of his PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab and MIT Center for Civic Media. He is a Guatemalan-American with a background in both tech startups and non-profits. His work often appears in the news, with writings featured in prominent outlets like The Atlantic, PBS, and The Guardian.
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