Leonard Memon
PhD
Rhetoric, Language, and Communication
Year 3
Email: leonard@austin.utexas.edu
Hometown: Irvine, CA
B.A. Degree: Communication Studies, Concordia University Irvine
M.A. Degree: Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Current Research Interests: Leonard aims to examine the consequences of partisanship and misinformation on various outcomes, including partisan dehumanization, democratic norm support, belief in science, and willingness to engage in partisan violence. Leonard strives to analyze and create actionable plans for ameliorating the negative consequences of partisanship while amplifying its positive consequences.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Natalie Stroud
Projected Graduation Date: Spring 2029
Projected Graduation Date: Spring 2029