Social Media Influencers

Tech Work in China and the US

Relying on 98 interviews with tech workers in China and the US, this study examines how tech workers in the two societies understand the intersection between religion, ethics, and the application of science in their workplace. Findings from this study have been published on American Behavioral Scientists and Information, Communication, and Society.

Buddhism in China and the US

Relying on a 15-month participant observation and 80 in-depth interviews with Buddhist practitioners, this study analyzes how Buddhists’ expression of religion are shaped by the national context where they live and practice their faith. Findings from this study have been published on Sociology of Religion and Social Currents.