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​September 4, 2024, Philadelphia -- More than 150 distinguished scholars in political communication gathered at the Annenberg Public Policy Center to discuss the most pressing issues in the field. Researchers presented on a variety of topics from AI and Politics to Democratic Backsliding to Social Identity and Political Expression.
Four sessions over the course of the day featured two concurrent panels and one roundtable workshop each. The panels allowed attendees to see of-the-moment research, while the roundtables helped scholars work out questions around research methodology and interpreting results of data analysis.
A keynote address was given by Dr. Emily Thorson, author of "The Invented State: Policy Misperceptions in the American Public" (Oxford University Press, 2024), an assistant professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.
"It's one of my favorite mini-conferences to attend," said UD Center for Political Communication Director of Engagement, Dr. Lindsay Hoffman. "I always leave this conference with fresh, diverse perspectives and an excitement for tackling new methods and ideas."