Values, Politics, and Misinformation: Examining Communication within the Filipino Diaspora
This study aims to unpack the values that impact the Filipino diaspora’s political viewpoints and understand how political preferences are technologically communicated using these values. Read More
Exploring on the influence of Deepfakes and how to shield against AI-trickery
April 29, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM | CMA 5.136 Talk summary The emergence of deepfakes has ushered in a new era of deception and manipulation. From fabricated speeches to doctored videos or audios, the proliferation of synthetic media poses a grave threat to… Read More
Anthony Dudo Elected AAAS Fellow
The Center for Media Engagement congratulates Anthony Dudo on his election as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow. Each year, AAAS elects members whose “efforts on behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished.” Dudo is being honored for his… Read More
The Ethics of Skinvertising
Getting a tattoo can be a symbolic personal decision, one that is not for everyone. It’s a decision to express something about their personality in a permanent and often publicly visible way. But what if your tattoo was meant to advertise for someone else instead of to display your own… Read More
Platform Research Ethics for Academic Research
There’s been a lot of research on digital platforms. But how do we know these studies were conducted ethically? And what does it mean to conduct ethical research? We examine the state of current platform studies ethics. Read More
Communicating the Origin of COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, originated from Wuhan, China, in late 2019. Since then, SARS-CoV-2 has spread across the world and has claimed over 6 million lives as of April 2023. To develop better treatments for the virus and prevent another global pandemic, many scientists have worked to pinpoint… Read More
Chaityabhumi Film Screening
Join us on April 22nd for a screening of the documentary “Chaityabhumi”, followed by a discussion with the director. Chaityabhumi Film Description 67 min | Marathi, Hindi, Pali with English subtitles | 2023 Chaityabhumi is a holy site that holds immense importance for the Dalit movement in India, as it… Read More
The Landscape of Art-Science Collaboration Programs
The Center for Media Engagement compiled a comprehensive database of more than 130 active art-science programs and conducted interviews with the key players driving these projects. Read More
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Coming Out as Dalit: A Book Reading with Author Yashica Dutt
April 9, 2024, 3:30 – 5:00 PM DMC 5.208 Please join us on April 9th for a reading and Q&A with the author of “Coming Out as Dalit: A Memoir of Surviving the Indian Caste System”, the critically acclaimed Winner of the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puruskar, 2020. Born into a… Read More