Jessica Taylor Piotrowski
Professor of Communication in the Digital Society at University of Amsterdam | Youth & Media Scholar | ally 🏳️🌈 | ❤️ teaching, research, running, dark chocolate, & sunshine
- I refuse to repost the video that Trump posted, which perpetuates racial stereotypes. But let me make clear: if you support him, I do not support you. There is no “in the middle”. I am sorry to all who experience pain from this racist, homophobic, xenophobic ass. www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
- “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” So, the question is, will Trump supporters reject this? www.bbc.com/news/article...
- Another ICE murder. Yes, murder. Create chaos → declare emergency → expand power. That’s the play. The Insurrection Act will be called for, and midterms can be then altered without being canceled - ensuring they operate under fear, suppression, and disruption. www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/li...
- This is disgusting. My hometown forced to remove slavery exhibits. I don’t recognize the 🇺🇸 at all anymore.
- Reposted by Jessica Taylor PiotrowskiNew real-world field study *inoculating* against misinformation in live social media scroll feeds out in Harvard Misinfo Review @misinforeview.bsky.social We targeted +375k users with a short ad on Insta using a novel quasi-experimental method (1/3) misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/preb...
- “…My worry all along is that we may have traded fears of foreign propaganda for the reality of domestic propaganda…” TikTok Strikes Deal for New U.S. Entity, Ending Long Legal Saga www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
- Super proud of this one. Meaningful work that can benefit all - from young to old - with 24 (!!) societal partners to help us make the magic 🪄 happen.
- #Congratulations 🎉 to ASCoR Researchers Prof. Dr. Guda van Noort, @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @christianburgers.bsky.social on the NWO KIC grant of €3.2 million for their AuthentiMark project, which aims to combat online impersonation Read more 📰 #InTheMedia/News: www.uva.nl/en/content/n...
- My Researcher Wish List for navigating digital infrastructures in SSH research - inspired by my keynote at the LBDI-SSH Expert Meeting. What’s on your list? h/t @claesdevreese.bsky.social www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com/2025/11/18/%...
- Rainbow 🌈 morning at @uva-fmg.bsky.social
- Confidence ≠ competence. Our new national 🇳🇱 study with the DigIQ2.0 shows that citizens aged 10+ overestimate their digital skills. Performance-based measures reveal notable gaps in critical skills, online safety, (gen)AI, and more. www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com/2025/11/11/n...
- My favorite time of year for running.
- The news just stays heavy these days, doesn’t it? I watch the world around me and just … 😔 But I keep holding onto the images of the helpers I see. Where there are helpers, there is hope. ❤️🩹 youtu.be/-LGHtc_D328?...
- I remember every moment of that day. And every year, I take time to remember those who were lost and how things forever changed.
- 🗳️ ICA elections are open! Both @icahdq.bsky.social-wide and divisional elections matter. Our community is strong because people step up to share their time & talent. If you’re a member, please vote by 21 Oct, 12:00EDT. Your voice shapes ICA’s future. www.icahdq.org/page/Electio... #ICAElections
- Today starts my 21st year of teaching. Crazy.
- Not all families use smart speakers the same way. In our new study, we identified 6 use-types—and found that parents’ trust in tech and how AI is framed in the news are associated with how these devices are used at home. www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com/2025/07/22/s... #SmartSpeakers
- www.folia.nl/en/wetenscha... Listening to course material via AI podcast boosts grades among UvA students - Folia
- Forever thankful for this beautiful person ❤️ #ica25
- Happy Father’s Day to all who do the work of fathering. We are all better for it. ❤️ (Special shout-out to those who are balancing dad duties with #ica25 this year #impressed).
- Honored ❤️
- 🎉 We are proud to share big news from #ICA25 in Denver: @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social, Professor at ASCoR, has been announced as a candidate for ICA President! A dedicated leader and scholar with deep ties to the ICA community. Election this Fall — stay tuned! #ICA25
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- #RunningBeforePresidents Eh’hem @claesdevreese.bsky.social (Special shout out to jetlag and my 2am wakeup) #ica25
- I’m absolutely disgusted. And yes, I will post this on social media and the Trump admin is welcome to stop me at the border. I’m happy to explain why xenophobia is disgusting. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
- It is the responsibility of senior career scholars to mentor early career scholars. Power abuse is dishonorable and must be stopped. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
- But her emails … www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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- Widespread layoffs. Hiring freezes. The attack on science is blistering. The number of my friends that have lost their jobs is creeping up daily. Very curious which countries here in Europe (and beyond) will step up and start offering talent hires.
- It is absolutely gutting to watch my home country fall apart. My news avoidance is at an all time high. 😞
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- Reposted by Jessica Taylor PiotrowskiIn case you needed more evidence that social media may not be the thing we should be obsessing about when it comes to wellbeing…another meta-analysis of experimental data showing no link.
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- Friday. Finally.
- I am committed to impact - I believe that science can improve the youth digital space, and I spend (a lot) of energy on this. Today is a big day - with the results of several years of work announced. Super proud. blog.youtube/inside-youtu...
- While the world feels like it’s breaking, I’m going to keep fighting for kids’ rights. Next up: speaking at the Growing Up in the Digital Age Summit in Dublin ☘️
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- It just gets worse every day. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
- Science under fire. ALLEA’s statement. allea.org/portfolio-it...
- Reposted by Jessica Taylor PiotrowskiTroubling: Congresspeople say they are NOT hearing from academics, or university administrators. PLEASE SPEAK UP! Oppose these budget cuts to research, health, student loans! www.votervoice.net/APAAdvocacy/... Tell others to do the same!
- An important read.
- Happening today. I’ll be speaking on the balance between youth empowerment and youth protection in the digital space. (Together w @hinduja.bsky.social and ThinkYoung). metabrusselssummit2025.splashthat.com
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- Happening today … I’ll be speaking with Microsoft Global Comms team (twice to cover alllll the time zones) on Gen Z and Alpha.
- Fly Eagles Fly … On the Road to Victory 🦅 Super Bowl Champs! #GoBirds
- Reposted by Jessica Taylor PiotrowskiLet's be very clear: Gutting science/education sectors and calling it 'cost-savings' is manipulative and false. The truth: People in ALL states will lose jobs, cures for your diagnoses will be delayed, tuition costs will spike. The world depends on US Science and Ed and both will suffer severely.
- This will cripple research in the USA, and the trickle effect of this will have global implications for science. www.science.org/content/arti...
- Today in @ad.nl: (1) there is no scientific evidence that social media bans are effective; (2) they violate young people's rights; & (3) can be harmful. Digital overuse and misuse is a problem. But we need science, not hype, to guide these discussions. 🇳🇱 NL hier 🇬🇧 EN on blog tinyurl.com/jtpbans
- Join me this September in Duisburg for the Media Psych conference - which is quickly becoming one of my favs. It’s especially friendly for PhD/early career. Abstract DL 🗓️ 15 Feb. www.uni-due.de/media-psych-... (Cc @ascor.bsky.social )
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- Heads up to anyone in NL attending #ICA25. If you need a visa, the American Consulate in Amsterdam is closed for three months for repair (nl.usembassy.gov/visas/). Their website states "visa applicants ... will need to seek appointments at alternate U.S. embassies or consulates in other countries".
- When I planned this, I feared it would get worse. I didn’t expect it to go this fast. I don’t know how yet, but I do know that we need to band together to protect science; to support our colleagues who are losing funding and whose work is being washed (away). Stay tuned.
- 📢 “Science Under Fire” #ica25 panel features scholars studying media bans, politics, misinformation, climate research, activism, & journalism. We will discuss how our science is being attacked and what we can do. Thx to @thanitzsch.bsky.social @claesdevreese.bsky.social for support and inspo.
- With all of the suck right now, I’m totally holding onto the Eagles NFC championship win 🏈 Fly Eagles Fly #itsaPhillyThing
- 📢 “Science Under Fire” #ica25 panel features scholars studying media bans, politics, misinformation, climate research, activism, & journalism. We will discuss how our science is being attacked and what we can do. Thx to @thanitzsch.bsky.social @claesdevreese.bsky.social for support and inspo.
