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Veena Raman is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. She teaches courses on rhetoric, civic life, political communication technology, and communication ethics. Her research closely examines the role of digital media in politics and democratic governance. Dr. Raman's work has explored the use of new media technologies in electronic governance and the subsequent impacts on the public sphere. She is the author of the book 'Information Technology and Participatory Democracy: A Case Study of Bangalore City' published by Lambert Academic Publishing in March 2010. Additionally, Dr. Raman has contributed book chapters focused on digital governance and the virtual public sphere. Currently, her research project is concentrated on the role of citizen participation in local and national environmental policies, particularly emphasizing the digital aspects of environmental advocacy.
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