Reposted by Muniba Saleemmoin syed @syeducation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Gave a talk in my dept. on the OSF transition. I wrote up a rough script of the session, which could be of interest to others. I synthesize existing resources and provide my own perspectives. Comments and corrections welcome! zenodo.org/records/2306... 214972
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 01/10/2026So grateful that the incredible amount of work (5+ years) behind this article was recognized! Shout out to my amazing co-authors: Ian Hawkins, Steve Rains, Dana Mastro, & @stewartcoles.bsky.social @ncacsc.bsky.social #NCA2026 #commsky 152
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026We’re excited to announce that research from our lab led by both @ismaharif.bsky.social and @qiyaopeng.bsky.social has received the Top Paper Student Award from the Communication and Social Cognition Division at this year’s National Communication Association Annual Convention! #NCA2026 122
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We’re excited to share that @ismaharif.bsky.social has received the National University of Singapore Development Grant to study how generative AI may shape intergroup communication! Data collection will begin in Fall 2026. #commsky #nus #mediamosaic #AI 023
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026So proud of @nmolinarogers.bsky.social that her important dissertation work was recongized! 000
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 23/08/2026How does prejudice develop as people encounter anti-immigrant content on social media? A new project involving @ismaharif.bsky.social and @nibasaleem.bsky.social as expert collaborators will investigate this question with support from the LKYSPP Social Mobility Foundation Grant. 🧵[1/2] 111
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 01/08/2026[1/2] Join us next week at UCLA on August 5th! @nibasaleem.bsky.social will be speaking on how today’s media shapes young people’s religious identity. 111
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Communicating risk helps people make informed decisions. But what happens when risk perceptions are elevated over time? With students Tammy Teo and Cameron Tan, @ismaharif.bsky.social found that increasing perceived risk predict later declines in well-being. Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/aphw... 053
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Congrats to @ismaharif.bsky.social So proud of you! 010
Reposted by Muniba SaleemCAPTivated Podcast @captivatedpod.bsky.social · 21/05/2026In our latest episode, we sit down with @joshpasek.com, professor of Communication and Media and Political Science at the University of Michigan, to unpack two of the most important concepts in media psychology: selective exposure and motivated reasoning. 🎧 captivated.buzzsprout.com/2569769/follow 074
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Do check out @nibasaleem.bsky.social talk tomorrow if you're attending PRIEC at @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social! 📅 May 8 | 1:30–2:50 PM (PT) 📍 HSSB 6020, UC Santa Barbara 022
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Join us next week at the Politics of Race, Immigration, and Ethnicity Consortium (PRIEC) this year for an upcoming talk by @nibasaleem.bsky.social on how media representations shape intergroup relations and migration! 📅 May 8 | 1:30–2:50 PM (PT) 📍 HSSB 6020, UC Santa Barbara 043
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 27/04/2026📢 New research with @stephtorrespantoja.bsky.social , Julian Unkel, Lisa Rhee, @nibasaleem.bsky.social, and @joebayer.bsky.social What counts as “social media”? We find major disagreement across platforms and age groups, with implications for how people perceive its effects and role in society. 1156
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 23/04/2026[1/2] New pub with @len-s.bsky.social and @kyungin-kim.bsky.social! Calls for greater racial diversity in movies are an ongoing conversation, but how about diversity within racial groups? Our mixed-method study of 30 years of film examines how Asian American subgroups are narratively represented. 164
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 17/04/2026We’re excited to share that @nibasaleem.bsky.social was featured by @spspnews.bsky.social for her research informing policy at federal, social media platform and nonprofit levels! 🏛️💻💬 Read more here: spsp.org/news/newslet... #spsp #commsky #psychskyspsp.orgSpotlighting Scholars Who Leverage Science to Inform Evidence-Based Policy (Part 2) | SPSPThis is the second installment of a two-part series in which SPSP is honoring researchers who have leveraged personality and social psychology to improve policymaking. 054
Reposted by Muniba SaleemUM Population Studies Center @um-psc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Proposed budget cuts for FY2027 and moves to dismantle the Social, Behavioral & Economic directorate of the NSF threaten social science and research that serves the public interest. Register for @cossa.bsky.social's virtual town hall tomorrow to advocate for social science! cossa.org/a-note-from-... 097
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Apply for NCA Division awards by March 25! Mass Comm Division (for which I am the VP) has three awards, Teaching Award, Service Award, and Dissertation Award. Consider nominating yourself or others who are eligible! #NCA2026 www.natcom.org/2026-interes...natcom.org2026 Interest Group Awards: Call for Nominations - National Communication AssociationAward Calls by Interest Group Award descriptions, nomination criteria, and submission information can be found by clicking on the name of the Interest Group below. Please note that Interest Groups not... 045
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Congrats to @ismaharif.bsky.social on this incredible achievement! @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social 020
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 26/02/2026#SPSP2026 kicks off tomorrow in Chicago! The Media MOSAIC Lab is ecstatic for the next few days of #socialpsyc conferencing! 👋🏽🤩 We are excited for @ismaharif.bsky.social's presentation on Saturday. He will be presenting his paper with our lab PI @nibasaleem.bsky.social! 🗣️📄 For session info, see ⬇️ 163
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 22/11/2025HELLO HELLO #COMMSky! It’s Day 3 of #NCA2025! ☀️ Today we’re excited to share a top paper and a few more presentations! 🔝📄🏅 It has been amazing getting to connect with everyone! If you’re at #NCA25, come and say hi at one of our sessions! 👋🏽 #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB See our Saturday schedule ⬇️ 041
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Great news from the Media MOSAIC Lab! #COMMSky 🎉 Congratulations to @garciaerick.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Group Communication division at #NCA2025! We’re so happy to be celebrating this achievement with you today! 🔝📄🏅 For more information, see his abstract + business mtg ⬇️ 191
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 21/11/2025G’Morning #COMMSky! It’s Day 2 of #NCA2025! ⛰️ Today we’re excited to share a top paper, and present on pedagogy and mentorship! 🔝📄🏅 It was great meeting many of you yesterday—let’s keep it rolling! If you’re at #NCA25, stop by and say hi! 👋🏽 #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB See our Friday schedule ⬇️ 073
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 21/11/2025If you'd like to join us in congratulating @len-s.bsky.social and her co-author @kyungin-kim.bsky.social, stop by the Communication and Social Cognition business meeting today from 4-5:15 PM in Juniper Ballroom B! 🎉👏🏽 We hope to see some of #COMMSky here! 🤩 #NCA2025 #NCA25 #AcademicSky #UCSB 051
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Big news from the Media MOSAIC Lab! #COMMSky 🎉 Congratulations to @len-s.bsky.social on earning a Top Paper Award in the Communication and Social Cognition division at #NCA2025! We’re honored to be celebrating this achievement with you! 🔝📄🏅 For more information, see her abstract + business mtg ⬇️ 182
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Day 1 of #NCA2025 is here! 🎉 The Media MOSAIC Lab is ready for a full day of presentations, mentorship, and networking! 🗣️📄🤝 We’re excited to share our work and cheer on colleagues! Come say hi at #NCA25 if you see us around! 👋🏽 #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB See our Thursday lab schedule ⬇️ 163
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Are you headed to #NCA2025 this week? 🤔 If so, come see what the Media MOSAIC Lab is sharing this year. We’ve got a full lineup of presentations, mentoring events, and top paper awards! 🗣️📄🏆 See our full lab schedule in the 🧵⬇️, and come connect with us at NCA! #COMMSky #AcademicSky #SciComm #UCSB 173
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Check out these amazing mentoring events organized by the Mentoring and Leadership Council at #NCA2025! Hope to see you there! 132
Reposted by Muniba SaleemIan Axel Anderson @aanixel.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Excited to present some new research I’ve been working on at #NCA2025 tomorrow! We are in the early Comm and Social Cognition session starting at 8:15AM! 2143
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Our meta-analysis of 60 studies which was published in @mediapsychmep.bsky.social was covered by @spspnews.bsky.social Representation in Media Can Deepen or Undo Prejudice | SPSP spsp.org/news/charact... @stewartcoles.bsky.social @rcgd-isr.bsky.socialspsp.orgRepresentation in Media Can Deepen or Undo Prejudice | SPSPFrom headlines to hit shows, media portrayals shape how people see others outside their own group. 195
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Incredible achievement by @ismaharif.bsky.social So proud of you!!! 000
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Congrats to lab member @ismaharif.bsky.social on 4 posters accepted at the 2025 @psychscience.bsky.social (APS) Global Psychological Science Summit! 🧠 He'll present on the cross-domain (media, interpersonal, group) effects of identity threats, alongside posters presented by his mentored students. 👨🏽🏫 131
Reposted by Muniba SaleemJohn Holbein @johnholbein1.bsky.social · 20/10/2025New work on school cell phone bans just dropped. "Bans...led to a[n] ... increase in student suspensions in the short-term ... but disciplinary actions began to dissipate after the first year." "We find significant improvements in student test scores in the second year of the ban." 619046
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMatthew Facciani @matthewfacciani.bsky.social · 20/10/2025New neuroscience research shows that when people try to persuade, their brains sync less and cover fewer ideas. But when they enter a discussion to learn or compromise, their brains diverge in ways that foster creativity, understanding, & shared solutions. www.scientificamerican.com/article/good...scientificamerican.comGood Conversations Don’t Require Everybody to Agree, Neuroscience ShowsBrain imaging is illuminating the patterns linked to productive, positive dialogue, and those insights could help people connect with others 33911
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Check out this theory-driven piece offering an important framework for scholars interested in how diverse media content can be used for intergroup socialization. Truly impressive work by @len-s.bsky.social to publish as a sole author while in grad school! @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social 052
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Huge congratulations to @nibasaleem.bsky.social & @ismaharif.bsky.social for receiving a Top Paper Award in the Intergroup Communication division at #ICA25! 🏆 We’re so proud of your well-deserved recognition and the amazing work presented at this year's @icahdq.bsky.social! 🎉 #COMMSky #AcademicSky 0112
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Related to @ismaharif.bsky.social research interests within the @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social 010
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Super proud of @len-s.bsky.social for receiving the Dissertation Award for Social Impact for her exciting dissertation proposal! Check out her work with @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social 061
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Hey-o #CommSky!👋🏽 #ICA2025 week = lab squad on the move to Denver! ✈️ Our lab is heading to @icahdq.bsky.social later this week, and we are all super stoked to share the amazing work our lab members have been a part of! #AcademicSky 🥳 👇🏽 Here's where you can find us on Sunday, June 15th for #ICA25 👇🏽 0135
Reposted by Muniba SaleemMedia MOSAIC Lab @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Is that @garciaerick.bsky.social we see? 👀 Come support this awesome team of @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social COMM graduate students (@overbye.bsky.social, Xinyi Zhang, and @laurentwang.bsky.social) on Sunday, June 15th! P.S. We love collaboration with our fellow media labs! @mediaskill.bsky.social ✨ 142
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 10/06/2025So proud of @nmolinarogers.bsky.social for achieving this milestone! She will be starting her postdoctoral position at UCLA working with the incredible @snsoroka.bsky.social 094
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Very interesting paper! Related to the ideas @ismaharif.bsky.social is working on within the @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social 021
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 14/05/2025🧵New publication alert! with @ismaharif.bsky.social Does media shape identity, or does identity guide media use? Our new 3-year study with Muslim American youth tests this bi-directional link @rcgd-isr.bsky.social @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social @hcr-journal.bsky.social @theispu.bsky.social 1105
Reposted by Muniba SaleemChokely Carmichael🥋 @stewartcoles.bsky.social · 08/05/2025🚨New pub alert! 🚨 Out now in @mediapsychmep.bsky.social, our (w/@nibasaleem.bsky.social, Ian Hawkins, Steve Rains, Dana Mastro) meta-analysis finds that positive depictions of minority groups lead to favorable evaluations, & negative depictions to unfavorable evaluations, by majority group members. 1167
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 07/05/2025This one was a journey. Jobs changed, roles changed, zip codes changed, babies were born, but the meta-analysis kept going. Grateful to the brilliant team (most not on Sky) who made it happen. @stewartcoles.bsky.social @rcgd-isr.bsky.social @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social @mediamosaiclab.bsky.social 077
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 05/05/2025NCA Division Awards deadline is May 15, 2025! If you or your students are doing great work in communication, apply or spread the word. Recognition matters. 🏆💬 #NCA2025 www.natcom.org/nca-national...natcom.orgNCA National Awards: Call for 2025 Nominations - National Communication AssociationSubmit Now National Award Calls Click on the accordion below to access the calls. 011
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Ah yes, masks at protests? Totally unacceptable. But ICE agents pretending to be “police” while covering their faces to arrest someone with a valid student visa? Completely fine, apparently. Love that consistent commitment to free speech and constitutional rights. Really inspiring stuff. 🙃 010
Reposted by Muniba SaleemJameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 14/03/2025I’m told this is a real letter. It basically says, “We’ll destroy Columbia unless you destroy it first.” 35956791812
Reposted by Muniba SaleemNeil Lewis, Jr. @neillewisjr.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Listen to every word. 419286
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Despite the outcry that DEI is "taking over" every industry, newsrooms remain overwhelmingly white and male. And that matters. A LOT. Let’s talk about how media “objectivity” is anything but. 👇🏾 @pewresearch.org 163
Muniba Saleem @nibasaleem.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Great talk by @danielbarnett7.bsky.social at #SPSP2025 examining themes within far-right communities. Related to work done by Dr. Ian Hawkins examining SIMCA themes within White nationalists YouTube videos published within New Media & Society doi.org/10.1177/1461...doi.orgRise UP!: A content analytic study of how collective action is discussed within White nationalist videos on YouTube - Ian Hawkins, Muniba Saleem, 2023There are worldwide concerns about the rise of White nationalism and its implications for intergroup relations in multicultural societies. Social media, in part... 142