The University Faculty Lecture is an annual lecture to the campus community given by a faculty member selected as the recipient of the University Faculty Lecture award. The lecture is typically 45 minutes with 15 minutes of question and answer from the audience. A reception follows. Rumors are an inherent human reaction to crisis events like natural disasters or political upheaval because they help us make sense of what’s happening. Join Human Centered Design & Engineering Professor Kate Starbird at the 2025 University Faculty Lecture for a discussion about her work understanding how online rumors, misinformation and disinformation are created and shared in uncertain times — shining a light on the roles we and others play on social media and beyond. Come hear the rest of the story — and where this research is headed next. Open to the public, registration required for in-person attendance. Closed-captioning and ASL interpretation provided. Submit questions by email or text to questions@uw.edu or 206-616-8160. This talk is intended for a general audience and a recording will be available on the lecture website. |