Contact: caoxueyan@link.cuhk.edu.hk
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CAO Xueyan
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CAO Xueyan (曹雪燕) is a Ph.D. student in Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She holds a BA and MA in Communication from Wuhan University. Her research explores the impact of AI technology on individual health cognition and behavior change, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, such as children, women, and individuals suffering from mental health issues. Her recent project is exploring the persuasive effect of chatbot-driven interventions on people with depression. She is also interested in how new technology reshapes the diffusion of health information, specifically examining whether chatbots can mitigate health misinformation.
She is developing a public knowledge base and communication platform through WeChat articles and podcasts, aiming to make academic findings accessible to a wider audience.
Public WeChat Accounts
Xueyan began sharing academic content on her public WeChat account, “一只传播学咸鱼” (A Normal Fish Interested in Communication), in 2017. The content includes information about communication scholars, research sharing, Ph.D. thesis topics from various universities, and details about academic conferences and lectures. To date, the account has accumulated around 10,000 readers and receives approximately 20,000 views each month.
The followings are example articles:
Podcast
Recently, Xueyan has taken an interest in enhancing the visibility of communication scholars and their research through her podcast, 博士生们的日记 (Diaries for Ph.D.). She is exploring the potential of audio as a medium for building an academic community and contributing to public understanding of communication studies. The podcast will feature Ph.D. students and scholars from communication and related fields, creating a “database” of firsthand experiences related to doctoral studies.
The podcast aims to create a free space for Ph.D. students and scholars to connect with the community by sharing their unique experiences. The first objective is to promote the latest research in communication studies to the public, allowing students to discuss their research and the stories behind their work. The second objective is to provide insights into the daily lives of Ph.D. students, addressing their studies, research, and work-life balance. This focus can serve as a supportive intervention for current mental health issues in academia.
We invite you to join us for meaningful discussions and valuable exchanges! You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and 小宇宙 (Xiaoyuzhou).
- EP03. The Love and Rebellion of AI & Reflections After Securing a Teaching Position
- EP02. Fans Doing Charity for Their Idols? & The Reality of Pursuing a Ph.D. in the U.S.
- EP01. Internet Companies and Overwork & Exchange Programs Between Hong Kong and Europe
Mediatized Alternative Futures Academic Network 