Zhang’s research interests include deliberative democracy, Chinese politics, public opinion, and new media. Her current research project examines the psychology of policy attitude change in public deliberation as well as the participatory budgeting practices in local governance in China.

Academic Background

• M.A. in Communication, Michigan State University
• B.A. in Journalism, Tsinghua University (Beijing,China)

Focus Area

Political Communication, Advisor: James S. Fishkin