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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Social learning about COVID-19 vulnerability and social distancing in high density populations: the case of UK urban dwelling BangladeshisPrinciple Investigator: Chris TangSet in the London borough of Tower Hamlets, home to 18% of the UK’s Bangladeshi population and the largest Sylheti community outside Bangladesh, this study will identify the nature and potential for social learning about COVID-19 vulnerability and the need for social distancing amongst UK Bangladeshis. Most… Show more Social learning about COVID-19 vulnerability and social distancing in high density populations: the case of UK urban dwelling BangladeshisPrinciple Investigator: Chris TangSet in the London borough of Tower Hamlets, home to 18% of the UK’s Bangladeshi population and the largest Sylheti community outside Bangladesh, this study will identify the nature and potential for social learning about COVID-19 vulnerability and the need for social distancing amongst UK Bangladeshis. Most crucially, we will address the potential exclusion of this vulnerable group of older Bangladeshis within current approaches to communication by identifying ways of boosting the potential for social learning about COVID-19 amongst UK Bangladeshis.We will pose the following research questions:RQ1: What are the prevalent attitudes, beliefs and practices relating to notions of social distancing in response to perceived vulnerabilities and risks of COVID 19 amongst older Bangladeshis and the social contacts they rely on to mediate advice?RQ2: How have they accessed and interpreted messages about social distancing? How could additional communication build upon existing attitudes, beliefs and practices, to boost compliance with social distancing protocols and reduce vulnerability?RQ3: What is the role of choice of language (speaking Sylheti/English) and linguistic choices (e.g. “spatial distance” or “physical distance”) in mediating notions of social distancing in relation to COVID-19?RQ4: What is the potential for social learning about the need for social distance in relation to COVID-19? How could this potential be boosted? Show less

Mclean, Va

• Supported projects aiming to gain predictive insights using computational linguistics software.• Developed qualitative analysis framework for survey data.• Applied social science theories (psychology, sociology, anthropology) to interpret online text-based corpus.• Analyzed audio-visual data to inform artificial intelligence development.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported numerous research projects and wrote research papers for publications.• Helped draft several grant proposals for the National Institute of Health funding schemes.• Designed behavioral and technology-driven interventions aimed to improve adherence to cancer treatment.• Conducted focus groups, in-depth interviews, and surveys for health discourse projects.• Managed research team’s internal and external communications with stakeholders, the press, and the public.

Arlington, Va

• Researched and maintained inventory of films and digital assets across pbs.org tied to Black History.• Wrote and edited unique teasers/stories/copy that excite and engage PBS online audiences.• Pitched creative opportunities to market editorial copy online.• Planned and optimized content for search engines (SEO) and internal Content Management System (CMS).

• Organized large fundraising/media events and programs: “Letters to Troops,” Bike Rodeo, Relay for Life.• Developed, drafted, and edited annual marketing plan.• Wrote articles, editorialized, organized, photographed for, and published monthly online newsletter.• Recipient of Volunteer of the Quarter and Volunteer of the Year.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Cancer Studies

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Communications, Culture, And Technology

Master Of Science (Msc), Media And Communications Governance/Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government