In The Atlantic, CCC Director Deb Roy writes about the very real threat today's social media platforms pose to our democracy and presents a far lass toxic alternative. Read the article here.
Inclusive research for social change
The MIT Student Research Program pairs underrepresented students with opportunities to examine inequity through the IDSS Initiative for Combatting Systemic Racism. At MIT, visiting undergraduate students Megan Li (left) and Mia Hines worked on projects aimed at using big data and computational tools to create impactful changes toward racial equity....
Using social media to raise awareness of women’s resources
(Image: iStock) The Covid-19 pandemic created a global increase in domestic violence against women. Now, an MIT-led experiment designed with that fact in mind shows that some forms of social media can increase awareness among women about where to find resources and support for addressing domestic violence. The randomized experiment,...
Prof Christia on international collaborations in a shifting geopolitical climate
Photo: Bryce Vickmark
Racial equity and data science
SSRC Director Fotini Christia introduces a new MIT-wide effort to address systemic racism with social science and computation, launched by IDSS.