An exhibit in the College of Human Ecology includes portraits of citizens who courageously addressed issues of social, environmental and economic fairness.
The long fuse: Misinformation and the 2020 election
Wed, Mar 3, 2021 3:00 PM
A conversation on the release of the Election Integrity Partnership’s report, “The Long Fuse: Misinformation and the 2020 Election”
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3:00-4:30 pm EST (12:00-1:30 PST) for
The Long Fuse: Misinformation in the 2020 Election, the public launch of a comprehensive report tracking mis- and disinformation in the 2020 election cycle. The report was produced by the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), a coalition of research institutions that worked together to detect and mitigate viral misinformation and to support the real-time information exchange between the research community, election officials, government agencies, civil society organizations, and social media platforms.
Junior Geek of the Month: Nithya Kemp’s kind heart guides her tech path, with focus on mental health
February 24, 2021 at 8:52 am
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Nithya Kemp has always known that she wanted to pursue some kind of career around technology. Her kind heart and compassion toward the emotional suffering of others is impacting just what direction the teen plans to take.
Nithya is a 17-year-old senior at Newport High School in Bellevue, Wash., and is GeekWire’s Junior Geek of the Month for February. The monthly honor, presented by Northern Trust, recognizes talented young innovators, creators and entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest.