Research and Insights: Addressing AI Impact on Communities of Color

Tuesday February 9, 2021

This story will appear on the UF’s home page the week of 2/8/21 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a color problem. Various studies have demonstrated how African Americans, in particular, are negatively affected by AI-based algorithms. Part of the problem …

AI-Enabled Workforce Survey

Monday February 8, 2021

A request from the UF AI Workforce Development Committee As may know, the University of Florida recently received a significant investment to advance AI and to develop the most skilled AI workforce in the nation. We’re asking for your help in identifying AI …

Research and Insights: How Countervisualizations Can Support Undocuqueer Community

Monday February 8, 2021

Undocumented immigrants that are part of the LGBTQ community, also known as  Undocuqueer, historically has been underrepresented in positive text and visualizations: narratives that aid social and political opinion, help to reduce negative stereotypes and …

Research and Insights: Everybody Out of the Pool: Recognizing a First Amendment Claim for the Retaliatory Closure of (Real or Virtual) Public Forums

Tuesday February 2, 2021

America has a rich history of peaceful protests and demonstrations on public property to exercise their First Amendment right of freedom of speech, regardless of how vitriolic or partisan that rhetoric may be. But University of Florida College of Journalism …

Research and Insights: Helping Mothers and Daughters Talk about Environmental Breast Cancer Risk and Risk-Reducing Lifestyle Behaviors

Tuesday January 12, 2021

With breast cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women in the U.S. and the leading cause of death for women in the world, it is critical for mothers and daughters to discuss the disease, potential causes and how to reduce risks of developing breast cancer. Studies show that conversations about risk-reducing breast cancer information between mothers and daughters can influence a daughter’s habits and even carry the advice into adulthood.

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Research and Insights: Dr. Jieun Shin On Algorithms, AI and the Spread of Misinformation

Sunday January 10, 2021

CJC Telecommunication Assistant Professor Jieun Shin was interviewed on Nov. 10, 2020 about her research on algorithms, AI and the spread of misinformation. To read an edited transcript of the full interview, go to: …

Research and Insights: Media for Coping During COVID-19 Social Distancing: Stress, Anxiety, and Psychological Well-Being

Wednesday December 23, 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused anxiety and stress in most people, but college students specifically have had to learn to cope with uncertainty and upheaval from their normal routine. This emotional rollercoaster has caused an increase in general media consumption as those effected by the pandemic seek ways to cope or escape the daily turmoil.

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Research and Insights: The Effect of News Consumption on Fake News Efficacy

Tuesday December 22, 2020

The concept of “fake news” came to light during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Since that time, claims of fake news, defined as “fabricated news content that mimics news media content in form but is intentionally and verifiably false with the …

Research and Insights: Juliana Fernandes on Negative Political Ads and Disinformation

Sunday December 20, 2020

In this video interview, Advertising Assistant Professor Juliana Fernandes discusses her research on the impact of negative and persuasive messaging on political campaigns.

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Research and Insights: An Expert With Whom I Can Identify: The Role of Narratives in Influencer Marketing

Wednesday December 16, 2020

Social media influencers are driving engagement with the promise of an intimate look inside their lives and relationships all while pushing varying goods and services. Advertising Associate Professor Huan Chen and colleagues wanted to explore what strategies and tactics by social media influencers were most effective.

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Research and Insights: Barriers to Parent-Child Communication About Sexual and Reproductive Health

Wednesday December 2, 2020

CJC researchers identified three types of sexual and reproductive health communication barriers reported by parents and/or children internationally: personal, communal, and cultural.

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Research and Insights: Amanda Bradshaw Addresses Vaccination Hesitancy and Misinformation

Monday November 30, 2020

CJC doctoral candidate Amanda Bradshaw was interviewed on Oct. 20, 2020 about her research on vaccination hesitancy and misinformation.

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