Center for an Informed Public
Understanding and Navigating Political Divides
Wed. Nov. 5, 2025 5–6 p.m.
Online via Zoom
In today’s climate of deep political polarization, it can be difficult to understand the perspectives of those on the other side of the political spectrum and work together for the common good. With the holiday season approaching, many will encounter challenging conversations with friends or family who hold different views at their annual gatherings.
Learn more about the roots of this polarization — and how to navigate these tough conversations — with Alexandros Efstratiou and Madeline Jalbert, two researchers at the Center for an Informed Public who study these issues closely.
Registration is free for this online conversation.
About the speakers
Alexandros Efstratiou, CIP postdoctoral scholar
Alexandros Efstratiou is a computational social scientist at the UW Information School who studies outgroup misperceptions, cultural polarization and the meta-science of the study of misinformation.
Madeline Jalbert, CIP research scientist
Madeline Jalbert is a social and cognitive psychologist at the UW Information School who studies how context and subjective experiences influence memory, judgment and decision-making.
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