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Maxigas, who is currently a post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Media, Data and Society (CMDS), presented his work on the social history of Internet Relay Chat on March 10, arguing how looking at its affordances today opens the way for a critique of social media monopolies and contributes to a new perspective in media and communication studies, drawing attention to the contemporary significance of the "old new media."

"Debate is a powerful tool for making change in society," commented Shreya Bhattacharya (MPA '16). Aron Suba (MPA '17) agrees: "Wherever you work after you graduate – in government, in policymaking, at NGOs, or in the private sector – you will need to be able to present arguments in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner. Debating equips you with the skills you need to do that.