Jessica Taylor Piotrowski
@jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social
Professor of Communication in the Digital Society at University of Amsterdam | Youth & Media Scholar | ally 🏳️🌈 | ❤️ teaching, research, running, dark chocolate, & sunshine
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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/%...
What’s on your list?
h/t @claesdevreese.bsky.social
www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com/2025/11/18/%...
🌟 Researcher Wish List: Navigating Digital Infrastructures for SSH Research - Jessica Taylor Piotrowski, Ph.D.
I was happy to deliver a keynote at the LBDI-SSH Expert Meeting in Utrecht on November 18, 2025. The presentation, titled “Studying the Sometimes Unresearchable: My Researcher Wish List“, focused on t...
www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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/%...
What’s on your list?
h/t @claesdevreese.bsky.social
www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com/2025/11/18/%...
Rainbow 🌈 morning at @uva-fmg.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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...
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...
New Findings: We Are Less Digitally Skilled Than We Think - Jessica Taylor Piotrowski, Ph.D.
Our team at the University of Amsterdam*, just released new findings on the state of digital competence in the Netherlands — and the results are surely interesting! In short: most Dutch people think t...
www.jessicataylorpiotrowski.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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...
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.
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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?...
But I keep holding onto the images of the helpers I see. Where there are helpers, there is hope. ❤️🩹
youtu.be/-LGHtc_D328?...
Fred Rogers: Look for the Helpers
YouTube video by Alex Forsythe
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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?...
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.
September 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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
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
September 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
🗳️ 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
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.
September 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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
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
Smart Speakers At Home - Jessica Taylor Piotrowski, Ph.D.
New research on how Dutch families use smart speakers—and what drives that use Owning a smart speaker is one thing—but how are these devices used once the novelty wears off? New research, published in...
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July 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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
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
Listening to course material via AI podcast boosts grades among UvA students
www.folia.nl
July 11, 2025 at 6:22 AM
www.folia.nl/en/wetenscha... Listening to course material via AI podcast boosts grades among UvA students - Folia
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).
(Special shout-out to those who are balancing dad duties with #ica25 this year #impressed).
June 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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).
(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
#ICA25
June 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Honored ❤️
Reposted by Jessica Taylor Piotrowski
The @icahdq.bsky.social is a wonderful association and is blessed to have fabulous individuals committing time to the community.
Having @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @karinwahlj.bsky.social run for president makes for strong ICA future #ica25 #ica26 🙏🏻
Having @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @karinwahlj.bsky.social run for president makes for strong ICA future #ica25 #ica26 🙏🏻
June 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The @icahdq.bsky.social is a wonderful association and is blessed to have fabulous individuals committing time to the community.
Having @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @karinwahlj.bsky.social run for president makes for strong ICA future #ica25 #ica26 🙏🏻
Having @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @karinwahlj.bsky.social run for president makes for strong ICA future #ica25 #ica26 🙏🏻
#RunningBeforePresidents
Eh’hem @claesdevreese.bsky.social
(Special shout out to jetlag and my 2am wakeup)
#ica25
Eh’hem @claesdevreese.bsky.social
(Special shout out to jetlag and my 2am wakeup)
#ica25
June 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
#RunningBeforePresidents
Eh’hem @claesdevreese.bsky.social
(Special shout out to jetlag and my 2am wakeup)
#ica25
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...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump administration orders US embassies to stop student visa interviews
Directive could severely delay visa processing and hurt universities that rely on foreign students for revenue
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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...
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...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Can Germany rein in its academic bullying problem?
Researchers and administrators are exploring ways to restructure a rigid hierarchy that can breed power abuses.
www.nature.com
May 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Reposted by Jessica Taylor Piotrowski
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.
Very curious which countries here in Europe (and beyond) will step up and start offering talent hires.
Telling researchers to keep doing the work & adapt while weathering the storm ain't gonna cut it. American higher education simply cannot survive this systematic dismantling and attack. There's no weathering a category 5 hurricane. Many will simply leave if this continues
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
Johns Hopkins Plans Staff Layoffs After $800 Million Grant Cuts
Local and international health research efforts are already winding down as the university braces for even more potential cuts.
www.wsj.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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.
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. 😞
My news avoidance is at an all time high. 😞
Harvard University, one of the nation’s wealthiest schools, on Monday joined the list of universities across the country imposing hiring freezes, citing the uncertainty created by President Trump’s threats to slash funding for higher education.
Harvard Announces a Hiring Freeze as Trump Threatens Funding
The hiring pause at one of the nation’s wealthiest schools comes after other schools have also announced efforts to save money.
www.nytimes.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It is absolutely gutting to watch my home country fall apart.
My news avoidance is at an all time high. 😞
My news avoidance is at an all time high. 😞
Reposted by Jessica Taylor Piotrowski
Applications for a fully funded PhD scholarship working on 'Digital Childhoods: Privacy, Parenting and Children's Data' with me in the Curtin University node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child close *this Friday*.
Details: scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/...
Details: scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/...
March 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Applications for a fully funded PhD scholarship working on 'Digital Childhoods: Privacy, Parenting and Children's Data' with me in the Curtin University node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child close *this Friday*.
Details: scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/...
Details: scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/...
Reposted by Jessica Taylor Piotrowski
In 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.
New meta-analysis of experiments of social media use reduction finds no evidence that reducing social media use improves mental wellness: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
I've only taken a quick look thus far but this replicates my own meta-analysis from last year. Always nice to see.
I've only taken a quick look thus far but this replicates my own meta-analysis from last year. Always nice to see.
The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
www.nature.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In 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.
Reposted by Jessica Taylor Piotrowski
What to do about children and smartphones? EUKidsOnline has gathered the evidence:
❌ban kids
✅regulate platforms
✅require safety-by-design
✅support parents
✅consult children
✅respect all their rights
🔗https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/research/research-projects/eu-kids-online/bans
❌ban kids
✅regulate platforms
✅require safety-by-design
✅support parents
✅consult children
✅respect all their rights
🔗https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/research/research-projects/eu-kids-online/bans
March 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
What to do about children and smartphones? EUKidsOnline has gathered the evidence:
❌ban kids
✅regulate platforms
✅require safety-by-design
✅support parents
✅consult children
✅respect all their rights
🔗https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/research/research-projects/eu-kids-online/bans
❌ban kids
✅regulate platforms
✅require safety-by-design
✅support parents
✅consult children
✅respect all their rights
🔗https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/research/research-projects/eu-kids-online/bans
Friday. Finally.
March 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Friday. Finally.