Matthew Facciani

Who is Matthew Facciani?

Matthew Facciani is a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Notre Dame in the Computer Science and Engineering Department. Facciani previously worked at Vanderbilt University as a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer in the Medicine, Health, & Society Department. He received a BA in Psychology from Westminster College and MA and PhD in Sociology from The University of South Carolina. His research interests include media literacy, identities, social networks, political polarization, and misinformation. His forthcoming book, Misguided: Where Misinformation starts, how it spreads, and what to do about it, will be published with Columbia University Press.

Facciani's writing and research have appeared on CNN, The Conversation, Snopes, Salon, Mother Jones, The Tennessean, and other outlets. Facciani has also given talks about his research to audiences around the country and has provided scientific testimony to policymakers. Facciani is also involved with various organizations and projects which advocate for human rights. Follow him on Threads and Bluesky.