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I am a political scientist specializing in political psychology, focusing on terrorism, immigration, and political trust. My research examines the psycho-political consequences of terrorism—both cyber and conventional—on political attitudes and behavior, as well as public perceptions of refugees and asylum seekers. Using quantitative methodologies, I analyze intergroup relations and public opinion in conflict-affected societies.

I earned my B.A. in Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology from Tel Aviv University and an M.A. in Political Science (Political Communication). I completed my Ph.D. at the University of Haifa under the supervision of Prof. Daphna Canetti, exploring the impact of political violence on attitudes toward asylum seekers. My postdoctoral research at Stony Brook University in New York, mentored by Prof. Leonie Huddy, examined the role of emotions in shaping public responses to terrorism and media consumption. During this time, I also taught in the Department of Political Science at Rutgers University in New Jersey. I later conducted postdoctoral work at the University of Haifa, focusing on cybersecurity and digital surveillance. 

I have held academic positions at the University of Haifa, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and Reichman University. Before academia, I worked in public affairs, serving as Senior Advisor to Minister Gideon Ezra and later as Deputy Spokesperson for the Municipality of Holon.

Since 2023, I have been a faculty member in the Department of Politics & Communication at Hadassah Academic College, Jerusalem.

Contact:

kerensn@jmc.ac.il

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Dr. Carmit Wiesslitz, Ph.D. is lecturer in the Department of Politics and Communications at Hadassah Academic College, Israel. Her research interests are: the relationships between civil society, democracy and ICTs'; Internet and social change; alternative media; digital labor; women activists and the Internet; and politics in the digital age. Dr. Wiesslitz has recently published her book: Internet Democracy and Social Change: The Case of Israel (2019) that was published by Lexington books. Dr. Wiesslitz is a graduate of NYU's Steinhardt M.A. program in Media, Culture and Communication and completed her Ph.D. at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.

Research Areas

civil society, democracy and ICTs'; Internet and social change; alternative media; digital labor; women activists and the Internet; and politics in the digital age.

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Copywriter and Marketing Strategist

Experience:
2007-2023 Freelance copywriter and content editor, digital campaign manager: Microsoft,
Menorah Mitvahitim, Bank Tefahot, Yesh Atid, Clalit, Maccabi Tel Aviv and others.

2006-2007 Virtual communities manager at 888 online gaming (Random Logic)

2005-2007 Writer for SBC network’s magazines and Ynet's computer channel.
Founder and editor of the ""Politnet"" website

2001-2005 nana10 Portal: founder and editor of ""Janana"", the youth website and newsletter
homepage editor
Writer and reviewer at nana10’s culture, computer, internet and news channels.
Weekly columns: ""Our Ambassador to the Internet"" and ""The Wonders of
Technology”

2000-2001 Ynet website: writer in the culture, computer and tourism channels. Founder of
the ""Happening Things"" streaming section

1996-2001 Radio Tel-Aviv: broadcaster and music editor. Hosted a personal program ""Under
Cover of the Night""
Teacher at the College of Radio Professionals at Radio Tel Aviv
Advertisement and promo announcer (Tnuva, Levi’s, Cellcom, Educational
Television and others)

1993-1995 “The City Mouse” and “The City” magazines of Shoken Network: wrote in the:
""New in Music"", ""The Recommendation of the Week"" and ""It's Trending"" sections

1993-1998 Musician and recording technician, music teacher and musical director

Military Service
1984-1988 Air Force - ""Ramat David"": Electronics technician in charge of training
and certification

Education
1980-1983 ""Ort Kfar-Saba"" high school, majoring in electronics
1977-1980 Middle School of the ""Hadassim"" Youth Village

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Senior lecturer, final project coordinator, CS