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Astroworld Concert Sparks Online Conspiracies Surrounding the Tragic Event
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was quoted in The Guardian story “Astroworld disaster fuels wave of satanic conspiracy theories on TikTok.” Prof. Stromer-Galley was also quoted about…
COVID Misinformation and How to Stop It
The Surgeon General just released a toolkit to help people fight misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. It is geared specifically for people to talk about misinformation within their close circles of friends and family. Social media researcher Jenny Stromer-Galley, professor at…
How Is Social Media Affecting the Minds of Young People?
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was interviewed by WAER, for the piece, “Social Media Companies Face Scrutiny Over Effects on Young People.” Stromer-Galley talks about how social media is under…
The Rise in Social Media and Its Effects On Children
Makana Chock, associate professor of communications at the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Spectrum, for the piece, “Why it’s best to talk with kids about what they’re viewing online.” Chock explains kid’s relationship to social media, saying, “There’s this fear…
Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab Dedicated at the Newhouse School
Newhouse School alumnus Jim Weiss ’87, chairman, founder and CEO of global health innovation company Real Chemistry, and his wife, Audra Weiss ’89, visited campus Oct. 15 to dedicate the Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab (EIL) at the Newhouse School. Established…
Many Take To Social Media For Comfort Amidst the Pandemic
Rebecca Ortiz, assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the Washington Post story “Memes have helped Americans cope with stress during the pandemic, study finds.” Throughout the pandemic, many have taken to social media for comfort…
How to stop misinformation on social media
鶹ƵUniversity Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley has been studying social media before it was called social media. Five years ago, she laid out a simple three-point plan to help stem the tide of misinformation on Facebook. Today, those three recommendations remain…
Authoritarians Have Figured Out Social Media
This week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily banned social media companies from removing content, which is seen as one of the most drastic steps by a democratically elected leader to control what can be said on the internet. Also, this…
‘Stan’ culture needs to stop – or at least radically change. Here’s why.
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted by USA Today for the article “‘Stan’ culture needs to stop – or at…
Has TikTok Reached Its Peak? 鶹ƵProfessor Weighs In
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Fast Company story “TikTok hits the big time: The MLA Handbook has decided how to cite it in academic” as well as an article for the…