EVENTS
FEATURED EVENTS
A spotlight on rumors: Illuminating how influence and improvisation shape online conversations
Join Center for an Informed Public co-founder Kate Starbird for a discussion about her work understanding online rumors, misinformation and disinformation.
Join the CIP, KNKX and KUOW for ‘Stand with the Facts: Protecting Election Integrity’ on September 11
You’re invited to join KNKX, KUOW, and the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (CIP) for Stand with the Facts: Protecting Election Integrity with special guest, NPR correspondent Shannon Bond — September 11, 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall Seattle’s Great Hall.
CIP researchers discuss examination of ‘new elites’ on Twitter/X engaged in Hamas/Israel discourse during UW Jackson School event
Crisis events like the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza not only lead to the creation of a lot of information but also generate major demand for information amid great uncertainty around rapidly developing news events.
Honoring Francesca Bolla Tripodi, winner of the 2023 CIP Award for Impact & Excellence
“What I’m really interested in is how people use technology in ways that programmers might not anticipate or intend,” Tripodi said during an event at UW this fall.