Research

I love sharing my work and learning how to make it better. Below is a list of places I’ve presented my research. Work samples are available upon request.

Accepted Conference Presentations

DiPatri, M. (2027, March 24–27). Controlling the narrative: The function of critique in ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ [Conference paper presentation]. Popular Culture Association COnference, Boston, MA, United States.

DiPatri, M. (2026, October 16–18). “It’s not just about the racing”: Gen-Z women’s experiences in the online F1 fandom [Conference paper presentation]. New York State Communication Association Conference, Callicoon, NY, United States.

DiPatri, M. (2026, September 16–18). Expectations of lifestyle influencers to share political information: A Q-methodology approach [Conference paper presentation]. International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity (Q Method) Conference, Kent, OH, United States.

DiPatri, M. (2026, April 8–11). Civic influencers: A concept explication [Conference paper presentation]. Popular Culture Association Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.

DiPatri, M. (2026, April 2). Reconceptualizing news and political influencers [Conference paper presentation]. RIT Student Research in Communication Conference, Rochester, NY, United States.

Invited Presentations

DiPatri, M. (2026, April 17). Young women’s experiences in the online Formula 1 fandom [Poster]. Spring 2026 Newhouse Impact Symposium, Syracuse, NY, United States.

DiPatri, M. (2025, December 5). Can we really be de-influenced?: A 3-study proposal [Poster]. Fall 2025 Newhouse Impact Symposium, Syracuse, NY, United States.

DiPatri, M. (2025, October 21). Fashion as a form of politics in sport. Guest lecturer, COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.