M.A. Konrat Pekkip
- Group: FZI
- Phone: +49 (721) 9654-831
- pekkip ∂ fzi de
Research Interest
Through my research, I aim to contribute to a broader societal understanding of how far-right political attitudes develop and spread in political discourses both online and offline. Methodologically, I’m interested in Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools as means to understand such processes, and I’m excited to further broaden my analytical skills at KIT. Currently, I am working on TWON, an EU-funded project aiming to provide insights into how algorithmic choices in social media networks can influence individuals’ political attitudes.
FZI House of Participation
I am a member of the House of Participation (HoP), an FZI competence center fostering digital participation and democracy. At HoP, we focus on creating impactful digital interactions that enable all individuals to participate in decision-making processes across various spheres including the workplace, social life, cultural sector and political matters. If you are a student looking for an assistant position (Hiwi), a seminar, bachelor or master thesis opportunity, we are always seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our team and contribute to shaping digital democracy. Start listening to HoPcast – our podcast on democracy and participation in the digital age!
Projects
- HoP - House of Participation
- TWON
- SOSEC
CV
04/2023 – present |
Research Associate – Information Process Engineering (IPE) Department at Forschungszentrum Informatik (FZI) |
01/2023 – 04/2023 |
Teaching Assistant – Le Wagon Berlin |
09/2021 – 08/2022 |
M.A. in the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago |
08/2020 – 06/2021 |
Community Organizer at Detroit Jews for Justice and Detroit’s Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue through Repair the World |
09/2016 – 04/2020 |
B.A. in Political Science (High Honors) and International Studies at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor |
01/2019 – 04/2019 |
Seasonal Associate at 270 Strategies in Washington, D.C. |
09/2017 – 08/2018 |
Research Assistant – University of Michigan Department of Political Science |
Fellowships and Academic Stays Abroad
08/2020 – 06/2021 |
Repair the World Fellowship (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
04/2019 – 04/2020 |
Weiser Center Undergraduate Global Fellowship, supporting an honors thesis on authoritarian sentiments in post-communist East Germany |
04/2019 – 04/2020 |
University of Michigan International Institute Individual Fellowship, supporting an honors thesis on authoritarian sentiments in post-communist East Germany |
05/2017 – 07/2017 |
Kabcenell New Europe Grant Recipient (Zagreb, Croatia) |
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Since April 2020 |
Phi Beta Kappa |
Since April 2019 |
Phi Kappa Phi |