Research News

Scholars at the School of Communication and Information take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans the fields of information science, library studies, communication, journalism and media studies.

Vivek Singh Wins Best Full Paper award at the ACM Web Science Conference

Their award-winning research tackles the problem of keeping online conversation analysis tools—like those that detect harmful language—fair and effective as online discussions evolve. The team’s approach is proactive; they predict upcoming trends and adjust the tools in advance. This ensures the tools continue to make accurate and fair decisions for everyone.