Panel 1A · March 20

The Impacts of Social Media on Political Environment

Three undergraduate papers examine how social media platforms are reshaping political discourse, polarization, and civic engagement.

March 20, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Clubs Lounge, SSMU Building
Esli Chan (PhD Candidate)
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