Stephanie Zhang
@stephzzhang.bsky.social
phd student @ ucla sociology, previously: uva math + sociology // sts, computational soc and occasional (bad) math jokes.
on the other app: @stephzzhang
on the other app: @stephzzhang
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Jim Ryan’s account of his forced resignation as UVA President makes plain the depth of misconduct and bad faith the faculty have long suspected of the BOV. Every member of the UVA community should read this letter and appreciate the need for new leadership.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Jim Ryan letter
www.documentcloud.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Jim Ryan’s account of his forced resignation as UVA President makes plain the depth of misconduct and bad faith the faculty have long suspected of the BOV. Every member of the UVA community should read this letter and appreciate the need for new leadership.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
i miss bodos and making bagels has been keeping me sane
(ft: blueberry, sesame, everything and garam masala bagels)
(ft: blueberry, sesame, everything and garam masala bagels)
November 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
i miss bodos and making bagels has been keeping me sane
(ft: blueberry, sesame, everything and garam masala bagels)
(ft: blueberry, sesame, everything and garam masala bagels)
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The detail on these is gonna get destroyed by the image compression on this app but it was fun to make them, especially putting the subway lines in.
November 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The detail on these is gonna get destroyed by the image compression on this app but it was fun to make them, especially putting the subway lines in.
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Always take sentences using “the Cloud” or “the Internet” and try replacing those phrases with “A shed in Virginia” to see how they hold up. “Our service is fully based in a shed in Virginia”; “All my files are in a shed in Virginia”; “A shed in Virginia was designed to survive a nuclear war”, etc.
October 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Always take sentences using “the Cloud” or “the Internet” and try replacing those phrases with “A shed in Virginia” to see how they hold up. “Our service is fully based in a shed in Virginia”; “All my files are in a shed in Virginia”; “A shed in Virginia was designed to survive a nuclear war”, etc.
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UVA has rejected the compact! And on the heels of a 1000 person rally today. When we organize we win!!!
First public university to reject Trump’s poisonous loyalty oath. ❤️❤️
cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
First public university to reject Trump’s poisonous loyalty oath. ❤️❤️
cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
October 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
UVA has rejected the compact! And on the heels of a 1000 person rally today. When we organize we win!!!
First public university to reject Trump’s poisonous loyalty oath. ❤️❤️
cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
First public university to reject Trump’s poisonous loyalty oath. ❤️❤️
cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
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#OutNow in #iCS
Zhang applies Sentence-BERT to trace AI discourse on X, uncovering how narratives of futurity and expertise emerge through platform dynamics—shaping what AI is imagined to be, and by whom.
doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Zhang applies Sentence-BERT to trace AI discourse on X, uncovering how narratives of futurity and expertise emerge through platform dynamics—shaping what AI is imagined to be, and by whom.
doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Twitter dreams of AI: understanding AI futurity through sentence embeddings
This study uses a novel approach, Sentence BERT (SBERT) to examine Twitter (X) discourse around artificial intelligence (AI). As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, use, development, and conflict ha...
doi.org
July 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#OutNow in #iCS
Zhang applies Sentence-BERT to trace AI discourse on X, uncovering how narratives of futurity and expertise emerge through platform dynamics—shaping what AI is imagined to be, and by whom.
doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Zhang applies Sentence-BERT to trace AI discourse on X, uncovering how narratives of futurity and expertise emerge through platform dynamics—shaping what AI is imagined to be, and by whom.
doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Three years after I started this project, one cycle of PhD applications, one ASA, and two rounds of revisions later it's finally out! In this paper I examine Twitter discourse around AI using SBERT and highlight how the potential of AI reshapes understandings of expertise
doi.org/10.1080/1369...
doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Twitter dreams of AI: understanding AI futurity through sentence embeddings
This study uses a novel approach, Sentence BERT (SBERT) to examine Twitter (X) discourse around artificial intelligence (AI). As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, use, development, and conflict ha...
doi.org
July 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Three years after I started this project, one cycle of PhD applications, one ASA, and two rounds of revisions later it's finally out! In this paper I examine Twitter discourse around AI using SBERT and highlight how the potential of AI reshapes understandings of expertise
doi.org/10.1080/1369...
doi.org/10.1080/1369...
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This is a watershed moment.
Everyone who benefits from higher education should be deeply concerned.
Ryan was a moderate who presided over one of the more conservative institutions of higher education.
He followed the law when it comes to DEI. But that wasn't enough. Trump demands absolute fealty.
Everyone who benefits from higher education should be deeply concerned.
Ryan was a moderate who presided over one of the more conservative institutions of higher education.
He followed the law when it comes to DEI. But that wasn't enough. Trump demands absolute fealty.
June 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This is a watershed moment.
Everyone who benefits from higher education should be deeply concerned.
Ryan was a moderate who presided over one of the more conservative institutions of higher education.
He followed the law when it comes to DEI. But that wasn't enough. Trump demands absolute fealty.
Everyone who benefits from higher education should be deeply concerned.
Ryan was a moderate who presided over one of the more conservative institutions of higher education.
He followed the law when it comes to DEI. But that wasn't enough. Trump demands absolute fealty.
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If you're fan of transit-oriented development (TOD) because it will ⬆️ridership, you should really be focused on antidisplacement efforts (esp from ⬆️ rents & property taxes for existing residents) & *equitable* TOD, with substantial deep affordability built-in. Otw, you may lose your ridership base.
How gentrification is killing the bus: California’s rising rents are pushing out commuters
Gentrification has led to fewer bus and train riders, a study from UCLA researchers found, showing how the housing crisis affects all areas.
calmatters.org
May 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you're fan of transit-oriented development (TOD) because it will ⬆️ridership, you should really be focused on antidisplacement efforts (esp from ⬆️ rents & property taxes for existing residents) & *equitable* TOD, with substantial deep affordability built-in. Otw, you may lose your ridership base.
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Congratulations to UVA Sociology’s Ian Mullins, who won an All-University Teaching Award for years of incredible mentoring and innovative course design!
April 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Congratulations to UVA Sociology’s Ian Mullins, who won an All-University Teaching Award for years of incredible mentoring and innovative course design!
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Our (@stephzzhang.bsky.social @monjalexander.bsky.social @demography.bsky.social) working paper on the migrant mortality advantage among 18th and 19th century United Kingdom & Ireland emigrants has been updated -- spoiler, we find an advantage in this context too!
doi.org/10.4054/MPID...
doi.org/10.4054/MPID...
MPIDR - Publications
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock is one of the leading demographic research centers in the world. At the MPIDR, researchers from all over the world investigate demo...
doi.org
March 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Our (@stephzzhang.bsky.social @monjalexander.bsky.social @demography.bsky.social) working paper on the migrant mortality advantage among 18th and 19th century United Kingdom & Ireland emigrants has been updated -- spoiler, we find an advantage in this context too!
doi.org/10.4054/MPID...
doi.org/10.4054/MPID...
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New data tool launch today 🚨 @urbaninstitute.bsky.social's Federal Infrastructure site.
It includes detailed information on funds from 110 programs across all states, counties & metro areas.
Tool pinpoints the support that communities receive for transportation, housing, energy, water & broadband.
It includes detailed information on funds from 110 programs across all states, counties & metro areas.
Tool pinpoints the support that communities receive for transportation, housing, energy, water & broadband.
Are Federal Infrastructure Dollars Meeting Your Community’s Needs?
Data analysis tracking whether the billions in funding that the US has committed to its roads, bridges, housing, and other infrastructure are getting to the communities that need it most.
apps.urban.org
March 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
New data tool launch today 🚨 @urbaninstitute.bsky.social's Federal Infrastructure site.
It includes detailed information on funds from 110 programs across all states, counties & metro areas.
Tool pinpoints the support that communities receive for transportation, housing, energy, water & broadband.
It includes detailed information on funds from 110 programs across all states, counties & metro areas.
Tool pinpoints the support that communities receive for transportation, housing, energy, water & broadband.
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Me: idk, I feel like the Samuel L. Jackson bits were maybe too heavyhanded, we don’t need the subtext spelled out for us, the audience is smarter than that
Me after reading several insane takes about the halftime show: I think maybe the Samuel L. Jackson bits were not heavyhanded enough
Me after reading several insane takes about the halftime show: I think maybe the Samuel L. Jackson bits were not heavyhanded enough
February 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Me: idk, I feel like the Samuel L. Jackson bits were maybe too heavyhanded, we don’t need the subtext spelled out for us, the audience is smarter than that
Me after reading several insane takes about the halftime show: I think maybe the Samuel L. Jackson bits were not heavyhanded enough
Me after reading several insane takes about the halftime show: I think maybe the Samuel L. Jackson bits were not heavyhanded enough
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Researching and so re-reading “Back to Slavery” by Du Bois about the fall of Reconstruction, and, just whew.
February 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Researching and so re-reading “Back to Slavery” by Du Bois about the fall of Reconstruction, and, just whew.
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LA restaurants offering free meals to fire evacuees:
Yeastie Boys (Multiple locations)
Bar Etoile (East Hollywood)
Fiorelli Pizza (Venice)
Bé Ù (Silver Lake)
Danny Boy's (Downtown + Westwood)
Oy Bar (Studio City)
Sunday Gravy (Inglewood)
Dudley Market (Venice)
LaSorted's (Silver Lake)
Yeastie Boys (Multiple locations)
Bar Etoile (East Hollywood)
Fiorelli Pizza (Venice)
Bé Ù (Silver Lake)
Danny Boy's (Downtown + Westwood)
Oy Bar (Studio City)
Sunday Gravy (Inglewood)
Dudley Market (Venice)
LaSorted's (Silver Lake)
January 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
LA restaurants offering free meals to fire evacuees:
Yeastie Boys (Multiple locations)
Bar Etoile (East Hollywood)
Fiorelli Pizza (Venice)
Bé Ù (Silver Lake)
Danny Boy's (Downtown + Westwood)
Oy Bar (Studio City)
Sunday Gravy (Inglewood)
Dudley Market (Venice)
LaSorted's (Silver Lake)
Yeastie Boys (Multiple locations)
Bar Etoile (East Hollywood)
Fiorelli Pizza (Venice)
Bé Ù (Silver Lake)
Danny Boy's (Downtown + Westwood)
Oy Bar (Studio City)
Sunday Gravy (Inglewood)
Dudley Market (Venice)
LaSorted's (Silver Lake)
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For SoCal friends,
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
January 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
For SoCal friends,
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can.
For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla
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Are you a #student who is interested in #Demography and #DataScience & you have no plans for ☀️☀️☀️#summer 2025☀️☀️☀️☀️ yet? Look no more! @mpidr.bsky.social has just the program for you: Population and Social Data Science Summer Incubator Program! Apply until Jan 8, 2025 demogr.mpg.de/go/Incubator...
November 14, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Are you a #student who is interested in #Demography and #DataScience & you have no plans for ☀️☀️☀️#summer 2025☀️☀️☀️☀️ yet? Look no more! @mpidr.bsky.social has just the program for you: Population and Social Data Science Summer Incubator Program! Apply until Jan 8, 2025 demogr.mpg.de/go/Incubator...