Seth Frey

Dr. Seth Frey is a prominent Communication professor at the University of California, Davis, where he also serves as Senior Faculty at the UC Davis Datalab. With a background in behavioral economics from his time at Disney Research, Dr. Frey has a unique perspective on the dynamics of theme parks, team sports, and video games. His current research focuses on utilizing online communities as experimental laboratories for studying self-governance and collective behavior. As a contributor to Coursera's highly regarded specialization in Computational Social Science, he is dedicated to making complex social science concepts accessible to a broader audience. Dr. Frey earned his B.A. from UC Berkeley and his Ph.D. from Indiana University, combining rigorous academic training with practical insights from his diverse professional experiences. Through his innovative research and teaching, he continues to influence the fields of communication and social science, fostering a deeper understanding of how digital interactions shape societal structures.