Celebrating Two Years of Innovation at the Information Futures Lab (IFL)!
We are thrilled to mark our second anniversary this summer! Since our launch in June 2022, IFL at Brown University has been redefining the role of public health by addressing information as a social determinant of health, thanks to the unwavering support of Dean Ashish Jha and Brown’s School of Public Health.
In these two years, we've made significant strides:
- Published key research on combating misleading health information, including our impactful Health Affairs paper. https://lnkd.in/eU2YEmcP
- Launched The Information Project (TIP), fostering collaboration among universities, community organizations, journalists, and officials to strengthen local information ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/eVc64udn
Our TIP initiatives have been particularly notable:
- Brown students tackled information gaps in Rhode Island’s housing crisis, creating essential tools for residents. https://lnkd.in/edAFkirj
- Collaborated with diaspora communities in South Florida, earning recognition from The Washington Post and NPR. https://lnkd.in/eJenHQKm
Leadership transitions mark our growth. We bid farewell to co-founder Claire Wardle, who is moving on to new opportunities at Cornell. Stefanie Friedhoff is stepping in to lead us into an impactful future.
Exciting research updates:
- We are exploring how highlighting health impacts of climate change can engage diverse audiences, with findings to be presented at Climate Week in NYC this September 2024. https://lnkd.in/eE3sbEmH
- Investigating how people search for health information in the AI age, focusing on perceptions of accuracy, trust, and usefulness across Google, Alexa, and ChatGPT 3.5.
Our fellowship program continues to thrive:
- Welcoming the 2024 Visiting Fellows working on diverse projects from AI tools to building resilience against misinformation. https://lnkd.in/eq6PVAgF
- 2023 fellows are leading innovative projects and receiving accolades for their work.
Join us! We are hiring an Associate Director of Research and Program Management. If you’re experienced, flexible, and creative, reach out to Ruth_Crane@Brown.edu.
Don't miss our info crisis workshop at ONA in Atlanta this September, offering immersive training on strategic reporting during fast-moving election stories.
Check out our website for all of the details. https://lnkd.in/ep24XGWv
Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to more innovation, impact, and collaboration in the years to come!
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