Dr. Rodney Benson

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Biography

Rodney Benson is a Professor in the Department of Media, Culture, Communication at New York University, with a cross appointment in the Department of Sociology. He is the lead author of the forthcoming book, "Media Ownership Matters" (Oxford, 2025), which has been described as a significant contribution to the political economy of news. Benson has published extensively on immigration news and media studies, including his award-winning book, "Shaping Immigration News: French-American Comparison" (Cambridge, 2013), which received multiple accolades for its analysis on media representation. His research has appeared in leading journals such as the "American Sociological Review" and "Journalism" and has been featured in major media outlets including "Le Monde Diplomatique" and "Atlantic." He also co-authored "Public Media Political Independence" (Free Press, 2011) and served as editor for various influential volumes in the field. Benson holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MA in International Affairs from Columbia University. Prior to his role at NYU, he was an assistant professor at the American University of Paris.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.