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Event Date: February 24th, 2025
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PT
Virtual Realities and Digital Spaces
The future of virtual reality (VR) is poised to be transformative, reshaping industries, enhancing human connection, and redefining how we work, play, and learn. However, the evolution of the metaverse also necessitates careful consideration of its societal and environmental impacts. The panel will feature Nicole Starosielski, Professor of Film and Media Studies at UC Berkeley; Emma Fraser, Assistant Teaching Professor in Media Studies and the Berkeley Center for New Media at UC Berkeley; and Clancy Wilmott, Assistant Professor in Critical Cartography, Geovisualisation and Design in the Berkeley Center for New Media and the Department of Geography at UC Berkeley.
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Published April 16, 2019
American Opinion on Immigration: Implications for Policy
Recorded on March 19, 2019, this panel discussion features a group of distinguished political scientists discussing the implications of immigration (and Americans' opinion about immigration) on policy.
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Published March 22, 2019
The Rise of Illiberal Governance: Comparing Viktor Orban and Donald Trump
Recorded on March 4, 2019, this video presents the Social Science Matrix Distinguished Lecture, "The Rise of Illiberal Governance: Comparing Viktor Orban and Donald Trump," by John Shattuck.
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Published March 19, 2019
2019 Citrin Center Award: Peter D. Hart, “The 2020 Election”
Recorded on March 5, 2019, this video honors Peter D. Hart with the 2019 Citrin Award, as he presents an interactive talk about the 2020 election and the future of political polling.
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Published February 7, 2019
Funding Available: Matrix Research Teams; Sciences Po, Erasmus+ Freie Universitaet Grants
Social Science Matrix seeks proposals for Matrix Research Teams for the 2019-2020 academic year, and we invite applications for collaboration grants with Sciences Po and Freie Universität Berlin.
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Published January 10, 2019
Matrix to Host “Grad Slam” Workshop
Social Science Matrix will be supporting the UC Berkeley Grad Division in presenting Grad Slam, a UC-sponsored competition designed to showcase graduate student research. Graduate students are invited to attend an info session and brainstorming workshop on January 22 from 3pm-4:30pm.
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Published December 1, 2018
Winner and Losers in the 2018 Midterm Elections
Recorded on November 15, this "post-mortem" panel featured a group of scholars—experts on Congress, public opinion, and voting behavior—discussing the outcomes of the 2018 midterm elections.
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