Education
M.A., Communication Expected: May 2015
The University of Arizona, Department of Communication
GPA: 3.80/4.00
B.A., highest honor graduate, Communication, (minor) Diplomacy & Public Affairs 2009-2013
Fudan University, Shanghai
GPA: 3.80/4.00 Class Rank: 1/248
Washington University in St. Louis July 2011-Aug. 2011
Publication & Conference paper
Refereed Journal Articles
Harwood, J., Joyce, N., Chen, C-Y., Paolini, S., Xiang, J., & Rubin, M. (in press). Effects of past and present intergroup communication on perceived fit of an outgroup member and desire for future intergroup contact. Communication Research.
Xiang, J., & Hmielowski, J. D. Alternative views and eroding support: The conditional indirect effects of foreign media and Internet use on regime support in China. (Under review for International Journal of Public Opinion Research)
Chen, C-Y., Joyce, N., Harwood, J., Xiang, J. Stereotype reduction through humor and accommodation during imagined communication with older adults.
Refereed Conference Presentations
Xiang, J., & Hmielowski, J. D. (2014, December). Alternative views and eroding support: The conditional indirect effects of foreign media and Internet use on regime support in China. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association (NCA), Chicago, IL, USA (*Top Paper Award)
Chen, C.-Y., Joyce, N., Harwood, J., Xiang, J. (2014, December). Effects of imagined intergroup communication behaviors on attitudes toward aging. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association (NCA), Chicago, IL, USA
Xiang, J. (2014, August). To approve or to protest: The influence of Internet use on the valence of political participation in authoritarian China. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), Montreal, Canada
Harwood, J., Joyce, N., Chen, C.-Y., Xiang, J., Paolini, S., & Rubin, M. (2014, May). Language, stereotype content, and imagined intergroup contact. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association (ICA), Seattle, WA, USA
In Preparation
Xiang, J., & Kenski, K., (in data collection). To question or not to question: A novel construct and measurement of “willingness to question the government” for public opinion research.
Xiang, J., & Rains, S. A., (in data analysis). World Wide Web or interpersonal communication: Health information seeking among international students in the United States.
Grants, Honors & Awards
Grants:
Research Grant ($250), Department of Communication, the University of Arizona, 2014
Travel Grant ($700), Department of Communication, the University of Arizona, 2014
Undergraduate Research Grant (2 years), Fudan University, 2011-2012
Honors:
Outstanding Graduate of Fudan University
Distinguished Student of Fudan University
Outstanding League Member of Fudan University
Champion of Securities & Futures Model Contest of Greater China, 2010
Nomination of College Star, Fudan College, 2010
Honor of Boxuesibian, Fudan College, 2009
Awards:
Teaching Assistantship of the University of Arizona, 2013-2014
Graduate Tuition Scholarship of the University of Arizona, 2013-2014
Graduate College Fellowship of the University of Arizona, 2013-2014
Scholarship for Outstanding Students, Fudan University, 2013
Shanghai Municipal Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Program (Twice), 2011, 2012
National Scholarship (2 years), the Ministry of Education, China, 2010, 2011
Freshman Scholarship, Fudan University, 2009
Guanghua Independence Scholarship, Fudan University, 2012
Fumei Study Abroad Scholarship, Fudan University, 2011
Media Study Abroad Scholarship, School of Journalism, Fudan University, 2011
Skills, Languages & Activities
Statistical Tools: SPSS package, Qualtrics
Languages: Chinese (Native), English (Fluent), Japanese (Beginner)
Activities: Chinese Kung Fu, Vice President of Beichen Literature Association, Columnist for US China Press, Volunteer for EXPO 2010 Shanghai