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

Reimagining Democracy for Gen Z

Reimagining Democracy for Gen Z

An in-depth conversation about the role of young women working to build a more equitable landscape in political leadership, exploring how younger generations are breaking barriers to engage in civic dialogue and address political polarization. This event was co-sponsored by the Women and Public Policy Program and the Institute of Politics at HKS.

John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, 79 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
6:00 PM

Service Design for Public Service Delivery workshop

Service Design for Public Service Delivery workshop

A workshop for Harvard University students on how to apply a service design mindset to improve public services.

Allison Dining Room (Taubman Building, 5th Floor)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

“Is she electable, though?” Gender Bias in the Media

“Is she electable, though?” Gender Bias in the Media

A timely panel discussion about how the media has seeded, promoted, and occasionally knocked down bias, sexism, and misogynoir in public discussions about female politicians, and what the research says about how this coverage has changed in recent years (if at all). This event was co-sponsored by the Women and Public Policy Program at HKS.

Zoom webinar
3:00 PM

What Journalists Should Know About Election Security: Threats and Mitigations (NEW TIME)

What Journalists Should Know About Election Security: Threats and Mitigations (NEW TIME)

Join Cait Conley, Senior Advisor to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for a practical briefing on known and potential threats to the 2024 elections, how election stakeholders are mitigating those threats, and advice on how journalists can prepare to report on them. This webinar is hosted by The Journalist’s Resource. NOTE the start time is now 1pm ET.

Zoom webinar

Inside OffsetsDB, a carbon offset repository from CarbonPlan

Inside OffsetsDB, a carbon offset repository from CarbonPlan

In this webinar CarbonPlan research scientist Grayson Badgley and editorial lead Maggie Koerth will walk participants through the ins-and-outs of OffsetsDB, an open-access database of carbon offsets projects from around the world. This webinar is hosted by The Journalist’s Resource.

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM

‘Anja Niedringhaus’ Exhibit

‘Anja Niedringhaus’ Exhibit

A collection of Anja Niedringhaus’ powerful images from Afghanistan and Pakistan are on display at Harvard until June 2, 2024 in honor of the 10th anniversary of her death. This photography exhibit of Anja Niedringhaus’ work is co-sponsored by the Nieman Foundation.

Center for Government and International Studies (CGIS) Knafel Concourse, 1737 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Public financing of sports venues

Public financing of sports venues

Join co-hosts Clark Merrefield and Michael Klein for a webinar on the public financing of sports venues. This webinar was presented by The Journalist’s Resource and Econofact.

Zoom webinar
10:00 AM

BISG Book Talk with Cass Sunstein (“Look Again”)

BISG Book Talk with Cass Sunstein (“Look Again”)

Join the Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG) in conversation with Cass Sunstein on his recently published book, Look Again.

Zoom Webinar
12:00 PM

Hormones and women’s sexuality: Information deficits, overeager criticism, and misinformation – and why fixing it is urgent

Hormones and women’s sexuality: Information deficits, overeager criticism, and misinformation – and why fixing it is urgent

This event was 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 NULab at Northeastern University.

R-414-AB David Ellwood Democracy Lab, Rubenstein Building
3:30 PM

King Coal: A documentary film screening and director Q&A

King Coal: A documentary film screening and director Q&A

The event is co-hosted by The Documentary Film in the Public Interest program at the Shorenstein Center, The Committee on Degrees in Folklore & Mythology, The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability and the Mahindra Humanities Center.

Thompson Room, Barker Center, Harvard College
6:30 PM