Events

Upcoming Events

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

In this talk, Professor Lyons will explore the question “Why do older adults engage more with misinformation online, even when they often identify falsehoods correctly in surveys?” This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Wexner Building - W-434 A.B. Conference Room & Zoom
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

In this talk, Professor Matt Motta will argue that although it’s presently unclear if efforts to stigmatize mRNA vaccines by many prominent voices in American public life have impacted broader US public opinion, there is growing reason to believe that it will. This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Belfer Building – B-200 Starr Auditorium & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Professor John Wihbey will present his argument for the U.S to establish a duty of care for social media platforms to take reasonable action when harms present themselves. Attendees will discuss ideas from his forthcoming book “Governing Babel: The Debate over Social Media Platforms and Free Speech – and What Comes Next” (MIT Press). This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Rubenstein Building - R-414-AB David Ellwood Democracy Lab & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Past Events

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research?

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research?

Join representatives from each stage of open science for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but society’s understanding of, trust in, and willingness to invest in research.

Virtual

Zoom
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Rebuilding trust in health reporting while covering misinformation

Rebuilding trust in health reporting while covering misinformation

Hosted by Trusting News and The Journalist’s Resource, this webinar recording provides journalists with strategies to help cover misinformation responsibly and rebuild audience trust.

Zoom
1:00 PM

Online Briefing on Staff Declines and Dangerous Heat in Prisons

Online Briefing on Staff Declines and Dangerous Heat in Prisons

The Journalist’s Resource and The Marshall Project collaborated for this on-the-record conversation with experts on prison staffing declines and sweltering heat, two dangerous conditions plaguing many facilities.

Zoom
1:00 PM

Can They Do Good and Still Do Well? Local TV Stations and Communities’ Information Needs

Can They Do Good and Still Do Well? Local TV Stations and Communities’ Information Needs

Harvard Kennedy School’s Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press, Thomas Patterson, reviews the findings and recommendations in his report on local TV stations and communities’ information needs. This webinar was co-sponsored by The Journalist’s Resource.

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM

Dealing with Leaks in the Age of AI and Disinformation

Dealing with Leaks in the Age of AI and Disinformation

This webinar offers concrete strategies to equip journalists with the tools they need to navigate leaks with integrity, rigor, and security. It was co-sponsored by The Journalist’s Resource.

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM

Make Work Fair

Make Work Fair

What does it take to create truly fair workplaces? In their new book, “Make Work Fair,” behavioural economist Iris Bohnet and gender expert Siri Chilazi reveal how to redesign systems—not people—to embed equity into the core of our organizations. This event was hosted by the Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG).

Zoom webinar
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality

Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality

In this talk, DiResta will describe her work observing viral rumors during the 2020 election to explain how “invisible rulers” thrive today, and call attention to what this means for our collective understanding of truth, reality, and consensus. This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the the Northeastern University Internet and Democracy Initiative.

Northeastern University, 177 Huntington Ave & Zoom
11:30 AM

Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes

Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes

Join us for an illuminating discussion as Sunita Sah, esteemed professor at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business and leading expert on trust, ethics, and decision-making, delves into the hidden psychological forces that compel us to comply with authority—even against our best interests. This event is hosted by the Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG).

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market

The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market

The Speaker Series on Misinformation invites academic experts in the fields of mis- and disinformation research to present their research. The series is co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School, the NULab at Northeastern University, and the Internet Democracy Initiative.

Zoom webinar
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM