Joey Schafer
Mary Gates Research Scholar
Autumn 2021
Major: Computer Science
Mentor: Kate Starbird, Human Centered Design & Engineering
Project
Impact of Spotlighting on Misinformation Spreaders
I am working to understand the impact that being amplified on social media by a prominent influencer has on small accounts – for example, if their engagement with the platform changes, or their frequency of posting misinformation.
What I learned
I’ve learned a lot about the research process, such as how to generate specific, useful research questions and how to collect and subset data for a useful and tractable set for analysis.
Advice for future applicants
Your advisor’s support in helping to design your study, and with writing your application, is incredibly valuable.
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