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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

The Science of Writing for Busy Readers

The Science of Writing for Busy Readers

The Journalist’s Resource presents an online training session with public policy professor Todd Rogers. JR is a project of the Shorenstein Center aimed at bridging the gap between journalism and academia. Its primary goal is helping journalists improve their work by relying more often on scientific evidence and high-quality, peer-reviewed research.

Webinar
2:30 PM

The Massachusetts Phenomenon: Civic Leaders & Journalists Reboot Local News

The Massachusetts Phenomenon: Civic Leaders & Journalists Reboot Local News

Come meet the people behind the “Massachusetts phenomenon” — the community leaders and journalists joining forces and reinventing how we think about journalism as a civic service to keep communities connected, informed and engaged. This event is co-sponsored by the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN).

Littauer Building - L-150 TRUSTMAN & livestreamed

Disagree Better: A Conversation with Governor of Utah and Chair of the National Governor’s Association, Spencer Cox, and HKS Associate Professor of Public Policy, Julia Minson

Disagree Better: A Conversation with Governor of Utah and Chair of the National Governor’s Association, Spencer Cox, and HKS Associate Professor of Public Policy, Julia Minson

This event is hosted by the Institute of Politics and co-sponsored by the Taubman Center for State and Local Government at the Harvard Kennedy School.

John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum
6:00 PM

Rebuilding Trust in Government Through Civic Technology

Rebuilding Trust in Government Through Civic Technology

A conversation with government officials and technology experts about building tech expertise and capacity in government, and the critical role of technology and technologists in government and public policy making.

Rubenstein 414

How to Read a Court Docket: Tips for Finding Facts and Stories Amid the Arguments

How to Read a Court Docket: Tips for Finding Facts and Stories Amid the Arguments

The Journalist’s Resource presents an online training session with former-journalist-turned-whistleblower-lawyer Eugenie Reich. JR is a project of the Shorenstein Center aimed at bridging the gap between journalism and academia. Its primary goal is helping journalists improve their work by relying more often on scientific evidence and high-quality, peer-reviewed research.

Webinar
12:00 PM

Decoding ChatGPT

Decoding ChatGPT

This video on ChatGPT by Sharad Goel, Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, is an accessible to anyone curious about how ChatGPT works.

Littauer Building - L-140 GOODMAN & online
4:30 PM

NAVALNY Screening and Q&A

NAVALNY Screening and Q&A

This event is currently at capacity.

The Brattle Theater, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA
7:00 PM

When the World Comes to Your Community: Tips for Reporting on the Local Impacts of International Trade

When the World Comes to Your Community: Tips for Reporting on the Local Impacts of International Trade

This event is co-hosted by The Journalist’s Resource and EconoFact. The Journalist’s Resource is a project of the Shorenstein Center aimed at bridging the gap between journalism and academia. Its primary goal is helping journalists improve their work by relying more often on scientific evidence and high-quality, peer-reviewed research. EconoFact is a nonpartisan publication designed to bring key facts and incisive analysis to the national debate on economic and social policies. It is published by the Edward R. Murrow Center for a Digital World at The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Webinar
2:00 PM

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