Dr. Tarleton Gillespie

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tarleton Gillespie is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication and the Department of Information Science at Cornell University. He is currently a Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, New England. His academic focus encompasses public controversies involving digital media and the implications of platform governance. Gillespie's scholarship has interrogated the cultural and political consequences of copyright and digital media technologies, particularly emphasizing content moderation, media distribution, and the sociotechnical challenges posed by generative AI. With over a decade of research experience, he explores how online platforms are reshaping cultural discourse and the mediation of public expression. Gillespie's contributions to the field include numerous publications in leading journals and engaging talks at international conferences, reflecting his expertise in the intersectional dynamics of law, technology, and culture.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Principal Researcher

2020-01-01 — Present

Microsoft Research • New England

Leads research on digital media and technology implications.

Awards

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PROSE Award finalist

2019-01-01
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Outstanding Book Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture