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5.17.22
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
5.17.22
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
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4.22.22
The official count of COVID-19 shots in older adults is distorted. What’s going on?
4.22.22
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The official count of COVID-19 shots in older adults is distorted. What’s going on?
News@Northeastern
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Roundtable on COVID-19 misinformation: the state of the research (Video)
Past Event
April 13, 2022

The roundtable on April 8, 2022 featured leading researchers on misinformation regarding COVID-19, as well as remarks from special guest, the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy.

It was cosponsored by Northeastern's NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks and Network Science Institute, the COVID States Project, the Social Science Research Council, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Digital Public Library of America.

Watch the roundtable recording here:

Featuring: Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, U.S. Surgeon General, Department of Health and Human Services

Panelists: Dolores Albarracín (University of Pennsylvania), Leticia Bode (Georgetown University), Filippo Menczer (Indiana University), Brendan Nyhan (Dartmouth College), Katherine Ognyanova (Rutgers University), David Rand (MIT)

Facilitators: Matthew Baum (Harvard University), David Lazer (Northeastern University)

Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
Announcement
May 17, 2022
NetSI faculty Nick Beauchamp granted tenure to Associate Professor in Political Science
NetSI faculty Nick Beauchamp granted tenure to Associate Professor in Political Science
NetSI faculty Nick Beauchamp granted tenure to Associate Professor in Political Science
Announcement
May 2, 2022
NetSI faculty Tina Eliassi-Rad receives Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award
NetSI faculty Tina Eliassi-Rad receives Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award
NetSI faculty Tina Eliassi-Rad receives Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award
Announcement
May 2, 2022
Russia is using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to tell lies. Here’s how the companies are responding
Russia is using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to tell lies. Here’s how the companies are responding
Russia is using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to tell lies. Here’s how the companies are responding
News Feature
March 5, 2022
Analysis-How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
Analysis-How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
Analysis-How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
News Feature
March 4, 2022
Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion
Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion
Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion
News Feature
March 2, 2022

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Mar 5, 2022
Russia is using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to tell lies. Here’s how the companies are responding
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Mar 4, 2022
Analysis-How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
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Reuters
Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion
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Digital Journal
Feb 21, 2022
Critical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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HBO
Feb 10, 2022
To Mask or Not to Mask?
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VOA
Feb 8, 2022
Russian media spreading disinformation about US bioweapons as troops mass near Ukraine
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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Jan 28, 2022
Recent Hacks in Ukraine Meant to 'Spread Chaos,' Minister Says
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Jan 28, 2022
As tensions soar over Ukraine, who is responsible for disinformation?
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TRT World
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
Announcement
May 17, 2022
NetSI faculty Nick Beauchamp granted tenure to Associate Professor in Political Science
NetSI faculty Nick Beauchamp granted tenure to Associate Professor in Political Science
Announcement
May 2, 2022
NetSI faculty Tina Eliassi-Rad receives Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award
NetSI faculty Tina Eliassi-Rad receives Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award
Announcement
May 2, 2022
Registration is still open for the CCEGN-5 workshop on June 6th-10th, 2022
Registration is still open for the CCEGN-5 workshop on June 6th-10th, 2022
Announcement
April 27, 2022
The official count of COVID-19 shots in older adults is distorted. What’s going on?
The official count of COVID-19 shots in older adults is distorted. What’s going on?
News Feature
April 22, 2022
Roundtable on COVID-19 misinformation: the state of the research (Video)
Roundtable on COVID-19 misinformation: the state of the research (Video)
Past Event
April 13, 2022
Why counting vaccinated Americans doesn’t always add up
Why counting vaccinated Americans doesn’t always add up
Op-Ed
April 7, 2022
Russia is using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to tell lies. Here’s how the companies are responding
Russia is using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to tell lies. Here’s how the companies are responding
News Feature
March 5, 2022
Analysis-How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
Analysis-How the Biden White House is fighting Russian disinformation
News Feature
March 4, 2022
Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion
Ukraine official Twitter-shaming firms to action over invasion
News Feature
March 2, 2022
Russian Disinformation Is Part of Its War Effort In Ukraine. How Can West Respond?
Russian Disinformation Is Part of Its War Effort In Ukraine. How Can West Respond?
Announcement
February 24, 2022
Critical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Critical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
News Feature
February 21, 2022
To Mask or Not to Mask?
To Mask or Not to Mask?
News Feature
February 10, 2022
COVID-19 cases are dropping in the US. What comes after the omicron wave?
COVID-19 cases are dropping in the US. What comes after the omicron wave?
News Feature
February 9, 2022
Russian media spreading disinformation about US bioweapons as troops mass near Ukraine
Russian media spreading disinformation about US bioweapons as troops mass near Ukraine
News Feature
February 8, 2022
Recent Hacks in Ukraine Meant to 'Spread Chaos,' Minister Says
Recent Hacks in Ukraine Meant to 'Spread Chaos,' Minister Says
News Feature
January 28, 2022
As tensions soar over Ukraine, who is responsible for disinformation?
As tensions soar over Ukraine, who is responsible for disinformation?
News Feature
January 28, 2022
Russia Steps Up Propaganda War Amid Tensions With Ukraine
Russia Steps Up Propaganda War Amid Tensions With Ukraine
News Feature
January 25, 2022
Who is Getting Covid-19 Booster Shots (And Who's Resistant)?
Who is Getting Covid-19 Booster Shots (And Who's Resistant)?
Announcement
January 22, 2022
Omicron is setting records. How much do the numbers matter?
Omicron is setting records. How much do the numbers matter?
News Feature
January 11, 2022
When Will the Omicron Surge Be Over? Very Soon
When Will the Omicron Surge Be Over? Very Soon
Announcement
January 6, 2022
Omicron Moves Fast. Here's What That Means For The Next Few Weeks.
Omicron Moves Fast. Here's What That Means For The Next Few Weeks.
Announcement
December 16, 2021
Trollfare: How to Recognize and Fight Off Online Psyops
Trollfare: How to Recognize and Fight Off Online Psyops
Op-Ed
December 15, 2021
Will the Omicron Travel Restrictions Work?
Will the Omicron Travel Restrictions Work?
News Feature
December 4, 2021
Omicron variant questions mount–answers are on the way
Omicron variant questions mount–answers are on the way
News Feature
November 28, 2021
As Omicron Variant Circles the Globe, African Nations Face Blame and Bans
As Omicron Variant Circles the Globe, African Nations Face Blame and Bans
News Feature
November 27, 2021
CoMMLab Postdoctoral Research Associate Job Opportunity
CoMMLab Postdoctoral Research Associate Job Opportunity
Job posting
November 9, 2021
CoMMLab Lab Manager Job Opportunity
CoMMLab Lab Manager Job Opportunity
Job posting
November 9, 2021
Christoph Riedl named Runner-Up in INFORMS TIMES Best Paper 2021
Christoph Riedl named Runner-Up in INFORMS TIMES Best Paper 2021
Announcement
November 2, 2021
COVID-19 Isn't a Ghost Just Yet. But It May Be Getting There
COVID-19 Isn't a Ghost Just Yet. But It May Be Getting There
Announcement
October 28, 2021
New research shows how and when COVID-19 first spread to Massachusetts
New research shows how and when COVID-19 first spread to Massachusetts
News Feature
October 25, 2021
What Previous Covid-19 Waves Tell Us About the Virus Now
What Previous Covid-19 Waves Tell Us About the Virus Now
Announcement
October 23, 2021
The Collective Intelligence of Remote Teams
The Collective Intelligence of Remote Teams
Op-Ed
October 21, 2021
He predicted the widespread COVID-19 pandemic early on. Now he’s been knighted by the Italian government
He predicted the widespread COVID-19 pandemic early on. Now he’s been knighted by the Italian government
News Feature
September 27, 2021
Healthcare workers are getting vaccinated, but more still need convincing, US survey finds
Healthcare workers are getting vaccinated, but more still need convincing, US survey finds
News Feature
August 18, 2021
Why no one really knows how bad Facebook’s vaccine misinformation problem is
Why no one really knows how bad Facebook’s vaccine misinformation problem is
News Feature
August 16, 2021
Here’s why parents are hesitant about vaccinating their kids
Here’s why parents are hesitant about vaccinating their kids
News Feature
August 12, 2021
Public support for mandatory vaccinations grows, US survey shows, but holdouts remain deeply skeptical of the shots
Public support for mandatory vaccinations grows, US survey shows, but holdouts remain deeply skeptical of the shots
News Feature
August 3, 2021
Mothers remain more resistant than fathers to COVID-19 vaccines for their kids, U.S. survey shows
Mothers remain more resistant than fathers to COVID-19 vaccines for their kids, U.S. survey shows
News Feature
July 20, 2021
When Airbnbs Increase in a Neighborhood, So Does Crime. Here's Why.
When Airbnbs Increase in a Neighborhood, So Does Crime. Here's Why.
Announcement
July 16, 2021
The powers and perils of using digital data to understand human behaviour
The powers and perils of using digital data to understand human behaviour
Announcement
July 1, 2021
When can we say that the pandemic is over?
When can we say that the pandemic is over?
Announcement
June 15, 2021
All together now: the most trustworthy covid-19 model is an ensemble
All together now: the most trustworthy covid-19 model is an ensemble
News Feature
May 28, 2021
How Do We Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy?
How Do We Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy?
News Feature
May 28, 2021
U.S. Arrival of Highly Contagious Variant Draws CDC Scrutiny
U.S. Arrival of Highly Contagious Variant Draws CDC Scrutiny
Announcement
May 23, 2021
What do vaccine passports mean to you?
What do vaccine passports mean to you?
News Feature
May 17, 2021
NetSI is hiring Professional Research Scientists working on network science-related areas for a new Network Science Research program
NetSI is hiring Professional Research Scientists working on network science-related areas for a new Network Science Research program
Job posting
May 11, 2021
What’s Behind the Vaccine Slowdown?
What’s Behind the Vaccine Slowdown?
News Feature
May 11, 2021
Survey: Mothers more hesitant than fathers about coronavirus vaccines their children
Survey: Mothers more hesitant than fathers about coronavirus vaccines their children
News Feature
May 10, 2021
The Art Market Often Works in Secret. Here’s a Look Inside.
The Art Market Often Works in Secret. Here’s a Look Inside.
Op-Ed
May 7, 2021
Mothers are more reluctant to get their children vaccinated than fathers, U.S. survey shows
Mothers are more reluctant to get their children vaccinated than fathers, U.S. survey shows
News Feature
May 6, 2021
Mom Says No, But Dad Says Yes: The Split At Home Over Vaccinating The Kids
Mom Says No, But Dad Says Yes: The Split At Home Over Vaccinating The Kids
News Feature
May 6, 2021
CDC projects a 'sharp decline' in Covid cases in the U.S. by July
CDC projects a 'sharp decline' in Covid cases in the U.S. by July
Breaking News
May 5, 2021
How soon will the COVID-19 pandemic end? It depends.
How soon will the COVID-19 pandemic end? It depends.
News Feature
May 5, 2021
Digital Opening: BarabásiLab. Hidden Patterns at ZKM Center for Art and Media
Digital Opening: BarabásiLab. Hidden Patterns at ZKM Center for Art and Media
Upcoming Events
April 30, 2021
Sculpture meets science when Albert-László Barabási makes art from network patterns
Sculpture meets science when Albert-László Barabási makes art from network patterns
News Feature
April 29, 2021
Existing drugs may hold the key to curing COVID‑19
Existing drugs may hold the key to curing COVID‑19
News Feature
April 28, 2021
We know how to make AI work. How can we make it work fairly?
We know how to make AI work. How can we make it work fairly?
News Feature
April 26, 2021
Infectious Disease Forecaster Says COVID Cases Will Continue To Rise In Coming Weeks
Infectious Disease Forecaster Says COVID Cases Will Continue To Rise In Coming Weeks
Announcement
April 9, 2021
A 4th COVID-19 Surge May Be Starting. How Bad Could It Get?
A 4th COVID-19 Surge May Be Starting. How Bad Could It Get?
News Feature
April 2, 2021
Parents Are More Skeptical About Vaccines Thank Those Without Kids, New Study Finds
Parents Are More Skeptical About Vaccines Thank Those Without Kids, New Study Finds
Announcement
March 26, 2021
The Mathematics of How Connections Become Global
The Mathematics of How Connections Become Global
Announcement
March 17, 2021
#HashtagActivism: A Conversation with the winners of the 2020 McGannon Book Prize
#HashtagActivism: A Conversation with the winners of the 2020 McGannon Book Prize
Announcement
February 25, 2021
It’s Time for a National Pandemic Prediction Agency
It’s Time for a National Pandemic Prediction Agency
Announcement
February 3, 2021
Shape-Shifting Virus Threatens Cycles of Illness, Lockdowns
Shape-Shifting Virus Threatens Cycles of Illness, Lockdowns
Announcement
January 27, 2021
Want to Encourage Vaccinations? Don't Use Politicians, Says This New Study
Want to Encourage Vaccinations? Don't Use Politicians, Says This New Study
Announcement
January 26, 2021
A Covid-19 peak? Variants muddy forecasts for coming months
A Covid-19 peak? Variants muddy forecasts for coming months
Announcement
January 22, 2021
In a Divided Washington, Biden Has Some Paths to Unity, Northeastern Experts Say
In a Divided Washington, Biden Has Some Paths to Unity, Northeastern Experts Say
Announcement
January 21, 2021
COVID-19 Status? Doctors: "We Are in the Red Zone. We Need to Cross the Line.” But ...
COVID-19 Status? Doctors: "We Are in the Red Zone. We Need to Cross the Line.” But ...
Announcement
January 18, 2021
#HashtagActivism receives McGannon Book Award from Fordham University
#HashtagActivism receives McGannon Book Award from Fordham University
Announcement
January 14, 2021
Diseases Spread Differently, Region by Region. This Mathematical Model Shows How.
Diseases Spread Differently, Region by Region. This Mathematical Model Shows How.
Announcement
January 13, 2021
Associate Research Scientist position with MOBS Lab
Associate Research Scientist position with MOBS Lab
Job posting
January 12, 2021
Here’s why spite spreads in people–and thrives in politics
Here’s why spite spreads in people–and thrives in politics
News Feature
January 11, 2021
On Twitter, journalists and politicians have more credibility on vaccines than medical experts, study finds
On Twitter, journalists and politicians have more credibility on vaccines than medical experts, study finds
News Feature
January 11, 2021
What can we expect from the new mutation of the coronavirus?
What can we expect from the new mutation of the coronavirus?
Announcement
January 5, 2021
Make a heart-healthy resolution this year
Make a heart-healthy resolution this year
News Feature
January 4, 2021
Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take Us
Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take Us
News Feature
December 29, 2020
Many Republicans Don't Believe the Election Results, a New Survey Says
Many Republicans Don't Believe the Election Results, a New Survey Says
Announcement
December 11, 2020
Will more states follow California’s lead in adopting new COVID-19 lockdown measures?
Will more states follow California’s lead in adopting new COVID-19 lockdown measures?
News Feature
December 9, 2020
This scientist sees a way to spot the next pandemic
This scientist sees a way to spot the next pandemic
News Feature
December 3, 2020
Does the AstraZeneca Vaccine Also Stop Covid Transmission?
Does the AstraZeneca Vaccine Also Stop Covid Transmission?
News Feature
November 25, 2020
New Survey Tracks Rise in Activities That Spread COVID-19 in Massachusetts
New Survey Tracks Rise in Activities That Spread COVID-19 in Massachusetts
Announcement
November 14, 2020
The Vulnerable Can Wait. Vaccinate the Super-Spreaders First
The Vulnerable Can Wait. Vaccinate the Super-Spreaders First
News Feature
November 10, 2020
Third Party Voters Unhappy With Trump's COVID-19 Response Are Leaning Biden
Third Party Voters Unhappy With Trump's COVID-19 Response Are Leaning Biden
Announcement
October 29, 2020
DK-Lab members issued patent on super-scalable routing in telecommunication networks by USPTO
DK-Lab members issued patent on super-scalable routing in telecommunication networks by USPTO
Announcement
October 28, 2020
How Early Was COVID Spreading in Illinois?
How Early Was COVID Spreading in Illinois?
News Feature
October 27, 2020
The Science That Spans #MeToo, Memes, and Covid-19
The Science That Spans #MeToo, Memes, and Covid-19
News Feature
October 27, 2020
How New York’s missteps let Covid-19 overwhelm the US
How New York’s missteps let Covid-19 overwhelm the US
News Feature
October 22, 2020
These nine swing states will see the biggest ‘blue shift’ as ballots are counted after the election
These nine swing states will see the biggest ‘blue shift’ as ballots are counted after the election
News Feature
October 21, 2020
30M tweets about COVID-19, and not all of them contain the truth. Who’s spreading misinformation?
30M tweets about COVID-19, and not all of them contain the truth. Who’s spreading misinformation?
News Feature
October 21, 2020
Survey Finds COVID-19 Test Results Are Getting Faster, But Not For Everyone
Survey Finds COVID-19 Test Results Are Getting Faster, But Not For Everyone
Announcement
October 19, 2020
They're Modeling How the Pandemic Will Play Out - And What We Think About It
They're Modeling How the Pandemic Will Play Out - And What We Think About It
Announcement
October 15, 2020
Flu Season is Coming And COVID-19 Is Still Here. Can Disease Forecasts Tell Them Apart?
Flu Season is Coming And COVID-19 Is Still Here. Can Disease Forecasts Tell Them Apart?
Announcement
October 13, 2020
Coronavirus Hit the U.S. Long Before We Knew
Coronavirus Hit the U.S. Long Before We Knew
News Feature
October 8, 2020
The Superspreading Presidency of Donald Trump
The Superspreading Presidency of Donald Trump
Announcement
October 7, 2020
Why Does COVID-19 Hit Hard And Fast In Some Places, But Not Others?
Why Does COVID-19 Hit Hard And Fast In Some Places, But Not Others?
Announcement
October 5, 2020
Bill Gates: A three-part plan to eliminate Covid-19
Bill Gates: A three-part plan to eliminate Covid-19
News Feature
September 30, 2020
Networks Aren't Just for Servers: At NetSI, Multidisciplinary Researchers Investigate InterConnected Systems in Relation to Network Science
Networks Aren't Just for Servers: At NetSI, Multidisciplinary Researchers Investigate InterConnected Systems in Relation to Network Science
News Feature
September 30, 2020
Vindicated Covid-19 models warn pandemic is far from over
Vindicated Covid-19 models warn pandemic is far from over
News Feature
September 24, 2020
Alessandro Vespignani receives the 2020 Euler Award of the NetSci Society
Alessandro Vespignani receives the 2020 Euler Award of the NetSci Society
Announcement
September 23, 2020
The leading source of false claims about COVID-19? Hint: It’s not Facebook or Twitter.
The leading source of false claims about COVID-19? Hint: It’s not Facebook or Twitter.
News Feature
September 23, 2020
What can the US learn from Belarus’ quest for democracy?
What can the US learn from Belarus’ quest for democracy?
News Feature
September 21, 2020
U.S. Covid-19 death toll surpasses 200,000
U.S. Covid-19 death toll surpasses 200,000
News Feature
September 19, 2020
Transcript: The Road to Recovery: Global Solutions
Transcript: The Road to Recovery: Global Solutions
News Feature
September 17, 2020
New Report Details Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic on Global Health
New Report Details Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic on Global Health
News Feature
September 16, 2020
Coronavirus updates: 500,000 counterfeit N-95 masks seized; University of Missouri expels 2 students, suspends 3 for COVID violations
Coronavirus updates: 500,000 counterfeit N-95 masks seized; University of Missouri expels 2 students, suspends 3 for COVID violations
News Feature
September 15, 2020
Report: Distributing a COVID-19 vaccine equitably could avert hundreds of thousands of deaths
Report: Distributing a COVID-19 vaccine equitably could avert hundreds of thousands of deaths
News Feature
September 15, 2020
Bill Gates says rich countries need to ensure Covid-19 vaccines can be made globally
Bill Gates says rich countries need to ensure Covid-19 vaccines can be made globally
Announcement
September 15, 2020
If rich countries monopolize COVID-19 vaccines, it could cause twice as many deaths as distributing them equally
If rich countries monopolize COVID-19 vaccines, it could cause twice as many deaths as distributing them equally
News Feature
September 14, 2020
Dallas Morning News features Alessandro Vespignani's team research on Covid-19
Dallas Morning News features Alessandro Vespignani's team research on Covid-19
News Feature
September 14, 2020
MOBS Lab has partnered with the Gates Foundation to investigate global vaccine distribution strategies
MOBS Lab has partnered with the Gates Foundation to investigate global vaccine distribution strategies
Announcement
September 14, 2020
Covid-19 has forced a radical shift in working habits
Covid-19 has forced a radical shift in working habits
News Feature
September 12, 2020
What Do We Know About Airborne Transmission of the Coronavirus?
What Do We Know About Airborne Transmission of the Coronavirus?
Announcement
September 5, 2020
Research Panel on “Fighting a Pandemic: Convergence of Expertise, Data Science and Policy"
Research Panel on “Fighting a Pandemic: Convergence of Expertise, Data Science and Policy"
Announcement
August 26, 2020
Just How Much Contact Tracing And Testing Do We Need?
Just How Much Contact Tracing And Testing Do We Need?
Announcement
August 25, 2020
Water cooler moments don’t have to disappear in the virtual workplace
Water cooler moments don’t have to disappear in the virtual workplace
News Feature
August 13, 2020
MIT-Northeastern app looks to connect strangers via video chat
MIT-Northeastern app looks to connect strangers via video chat
News Feature
August 10, 2020
Timely Test Results Are Necessary To Slow The Coronavirus. But a New Study Shows Critical Delays Across the US.
Timely Test Results Are Necessary To Slow The Coronavirus. But a New Study Shows Critical Delays Across the US.
News Feature
August 3, 2020
Remote Work Is Here to Stay. Bosses Better Adjust.
Remote Work Is Here to Stay. Bosses Better Adjust.
News Feature
August 2, 2020
Scientists still don't have all the answers about the Coronavirus - and that's a sign of progress
Scientists still don't have all the answers about the Coronavirus - and that's a sign of progress
News Feature
July 27, 2020
As people gather for summer events, calls grow for public to wear masks, socially distance during COVID-19 pandemic
As people gather for summer events, calls grow for public to wear masks, socially distance during COVID-19 pandemic
News Feature
July 26, 2020
The CDC Is No Longer In Control Of COVID-19 Hospitalization Data. Here's What That Means.
The CDC Is No Longer In Control Of COVID-19 Hospitalization Data. Here's What That Means.
News Feature
July 21, 2020
Vulnerability for at-risk populations identified in US influenza data
Vulnerability for at-risk populations identified in US influenza data
Announcement
July 9, 2020
New Survey Shows "Systematic Decline" In Domestic Approval For US Leaders
New Survey Shows "Systematic Decline" In Domestic Approval For US Leaders
News Feature
July 9, 2020
"We Find Ourselves Asking Scientists To Do More Than Simply Study The Virus"
"We Find Ourselves Asking Scientists To Do More Than Simply Study The Virus"
News Feature
July 6, 2020
The New York Times Special Report on COVID-19
The New York Times Special Report on COVID-19
News Feature
July 5, 2020
Collective Intelligence Community Discusses Social Issues and COVID-19 at ACM Conference
Collective Intelligence Community Discusses Social Issues and COVID-19 at ACM Conference
Announcement
June 29, 2020
How the Virus Won
How the Virus Won
News Feature
June 25, 2020
Professor Foucault Welles’ co-authored book, #HashtagActivism, is temporarily available for free via open access
Professor Foucault Welles’ co-authored book, #HashtagActivism, is temporarily available for free via open access
Announcement
June 12, 2020
People in the US started moving around more before stay-at-home measures were lifted
People in the US started moving around more before stay-at-home measures were lifted
News Feature
May 26, 2020
Brooke Foucault Welles receives ICA Applied/Public Policy Research Award for book #HashtagActivism
Brooke Foucault Welles receives ICA Applied/Public Policy Research Award for book #HashtagActivism
Announcement
May 26, 2020
New report: The State of the Nation: A 50-state COVID-19 Survey
New report: The State of the Nation: A 50-state COVID-19 Survey
Announcement
May 22, 2020
New survey shows growing partisan divide in support for reopening the US
New survey shows growing partisan divide in support for reopening the US
News Feature
May 22, 2020
What computer-based models can tell us about coronavirus — and what they can’t
What computer-based models can tell us about coronavirus — and what they can’t
News Feature
May 22, 2020
How The World Became Data-Driven, And What’s Next
How The World Became Data-Driven, And What’s Next
News Feature
May 20, 2020
Barabási Lab project "150 years of Nature" wins Webby Award and Webby People’s Voice Award for Net Art
Barabási Lab project "150 years of Nature" wins Webby Award and Webby People’s Voice Award for Net Art
Announcement
May 20, 2020
‘A network is crucial to describe how infectious disease spreads, and this is what we do’
‘A network is crucial to describe how infectious disease spreads, and this is what we do’
News Feature
May 14, 2020
Models can predict how COVID-19 will spread. What goes into them, and how can we use what they tell us?
Models can predict how COVID-19 will spread. What goes into them, and how can we use what they tell us?
News Feature
May 14, 2020
New report and interactive dashboard from NetSI researchers: Mobility, commuting, and contact patterns during the COVID-19 outbreak
New report and interactive dashboard from NetSI researchers: Mobility, commuting, and contact patterns during the COVID-19 outbreak
Announcement
May 11, 2020
Was coronavirus spreading through Europe before we heard about it affecting China?
Was coronavirus spreading through Europe before we heard about it affecting China?
News Feature
May 9, 2020
You’ll Probably Never Know If You Had the Coronavirus in January
You’ll Probably Never Know If You Had the Coronavirus in January
News Feature
May 8, 2020
Travel From New York City Seeded Wave of U.S. Outbreaks
Travel From New York City Seeded Wave of U.S. Outbreaks
Breaking News
May 7, 2020
The Search Is On for America’s Earliest Coronavirus Deaths
The Search Is On for America’s Earliest Coronavirus Deaths
News Feature
May 4, 2020
Where The Latest COVID-19 Models Think We're Headed — And Why They Disagree
Where The Latest COVID-19 Models Think We're Headed — And Why They Disagree
News Feature
May 1, 2020
NetSI Faculty Brooke Foucault Welles recipient of 2020 CAMD Faculty Research and Creative Activity Award
NetSI Faculty Brooke Foucault Welles recipient of 2020 CAMD Faculty Research and Creative Activity Award
Announcement
May 1, 2020
How to measure your nation’s response to coronavirus
How to measure your nation’s response to coronavirus
News Feature
May 1, 2020
US public is 'firmly opposed' to reopening the economy immediately
US public is 'firmly opposed' to reopening the economy immediately
News Feature
April 30, 2020
The State of the Nation: A 50-State COVID-19 Survey
The State of the Nation: A 50-State COVID-19 Survey
Breaking News
April 30, 2020
New tool from Barabási Lab: ERTrack, a real-time map of ER and urgent care wait times in the US
New tool from Barabási Lab: ERTrack, a real-time map of ER and urgent care wait times in the US
Announcement
April 29, 2020
Did you already have coronavirus in January or February?
Did you already have coronavirus in January or February?
News Feature
April 28, 2020
Covid-19 Was Here Earlier Than Most Americans Thought. Now What?
Covid-19 Was Here Earlier Than Most Americans Thought. Now What?
News Feature
April 28, 2020
The coronavirus was in the US in January. We need to understand how we missed it.
The coronavirus was in the US in January. We need to understand how we missed it.
News Feature
April 26, 2020
Boston Had One Confirmed COVID Case on March 1. There May Have Been 2,300 More
Boston Had One Confirmed COVID Case on March 1. There May Have Been 2,300 More
News Feature
April 24, 2020
MOBS Lab research shows undetected COVID-19 cases began spreading early throughout US
MOBS Lab research shows undetected COVID-19 cases began spreading early throughout US
Announcement
April 24, 2020
Hidden Outbreaks Spread Through U.S. Cities Far Earlier Than Americans Knew, Estimates Say
Hidden Outbreaks Spread Through U.S. Cities Far Earlier Than Americans Knew, Estimates Say
Breaking News
April 23, 2020
Coronavirus was already spreading quickly in US by February, study says
Coronavirus was already spreading quickly in US by February, study says
News Feature
April 23, 2020
Tracing coronavirus’ family tree
Tracing coronavirus’ family tree
News Feature
April 23, 2020
What 5 Coronavirus Models Say the Next Month Will Look Like
What 5 Coronavirus Models Say the Next Month Will Look Like
News Feature
April 22, 2020
COVID-19 Forecasts in the US
COVID-19 Forecasts in the US
Breaking News
April 20, 2020
Janette Briceno awarded 2020 CSSH Outstanding Staff Award
Janette Briceno awarded 2020 CSSH Outstanding Staff Award
Announcement
April 17, 2020
Model Shows New Coronavirus Projections For Mass.: ‘We’re Feeling the Uphill’
Model Shows New Coronavirus Projections For Mass.: ‘We’re Feeling the Uphill’
News Feature
April 17, 2020
Economics vs. Epidemiology: Quantifying the Trade-Off
Economics vs. Epidemiology: Quantifying the Trade-Off
News Feature
April 15, 2020
Ending coronavirus lockdowns will be a dangerous process of trial and error
Ending coronavirus lockdowns will be a dangerous process of trial and error
News Feature
April 14, 2020
Resurgence In The Fall? A Coronavirus Forecast
Resurgence In The Fall? A Coronavirus Forecast
News Feature
April 14, 2020
Our Pandemic Summer
Our Pandemic Summer
News Feature
April 14, 2020
Which ‘social distancing’ policies are actually working?
Which ‘social distancing’ policies are actually working?
News Feature
April 13, 2020
Postdoc opportunity at TU Delft researching mitigation strategies of COVID-19
Postdoc opportunity at TU Delft researching mitigation strategies of COVID-19
Job posting
April 13, 2020
Sarah Shugars successfully defends her dissertation "Reasoning Together: Network Methods for Political Talk and Normative Reasoning"
Sarah Shugars successfully defends her dissertation "Reasoning Together: Network Methods for Political Talk and Normative Reasoning"
Announcement
April 10, 2020
Top public health official says number of dead could be lower as Americans practice social distancing
Top public health official says number of dead could be lower as Americans practice social distancing
News Feature
April 8, 2020
MOBS Lab receives McGovern Foundation COVID-19 response funds award
MOBS Lab receives McGovern Foundation COVID-19 response funds award
Announcement
April 7, 2020
Network scientists identify 40 new drugs to test against COVID-19
Network scientists identify 40 new drugs to test against COVID-19
News Feature
April 2, 2020
Northeastern models are helping shape US COVID-19 policy
Northeastern models are helping shape US COVID-19 policy
News Feature
April 1, 2020
When Will It Peak? Predicted Timeline for Coronavirus Surge in Each New England State
When Will It Peak? Predicted Timeline for Coronavirus Surge in Each New England State
News Feature
March 31, 2020
COVID-19 public dataset program: Making data freely accessible for better public outcomes
COVID-19 public dataset program: Making data freely accessible for better public outcomes
News Feature
March 30, 2020
New Coronavirus Steps: Travelers To Massachusetts Told To Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
New Coronavirus Steps: Travelers To Massachusetts Told To Self-Quarantine For 14 Days
News Feature
March 27, 2020
Did China's response to COVID-19 work? 2 Major studies reveal lessons for the US
Did China's response to COVID-19 work? 2 Major studies reveal lessons for the US
News Feature
March 26, 2020
Undetected cases may be driving coronavirus spread
Undetected cases may be driving coronavirus spread
News Feature
March 26, 2020
Can you tell the difference between modern and medieval health myths? Take this quiz.
Can you tell the difference between modern and medieval health myths? Take this quiz.
News Feature
March 26, 2020
‘Our university is here, and our opportunity is to reinvent higher education’
‘Our university is here, and our opportunity is to reinvent higher education’
News Feature
March 25, 2020
Study shows that Wuhan travel restrictions prevented wider disease spread; but impact takes time
Study shows that Wuhan travel restrictions prevented wider disease spread; but impact takes time
News Feature
March 25, 2020
How New York's spiraling Coronavirus outbreak could affect Mass
How New York's spiraling Coronavirus outbreak could affect Mass
News Feature
March 25, 2020
What China can teach us about managing the COVID-19 pandemic
What China can teach us about managing the COVID-19 pandemic
News Feature
March 25, 2020
Travel restrictions are most useful in the early and late phase of an epidemic
Travel restrictions are most useful in the early and late phase of an epidemic
News Feature
March 25, 2020
‘Social Distancing’ is only the first step toward stopping the COVID-19 pandemic
‘Social Distancing’ is only the first step toward stopping the COVID-19 pandemic
News Feature
March 24, 2020
Carolina Mattsson successfully defends her dissertation on financial transaction networks
Carolina Mattsson successfully defends her dissertation on financial transaction networks
Announcement
March 24, 2020
BitchReads: 13 Books Feminists Should Read in March
BitchReads: 13 Books Feminists Should Read in March
News Feature
March 24, 2020
Forecasting COVID-19’s Trajectory
Forecasting COVID-19’s Trajectory
News Feature
March 23, 2020
Boston City Council Committee on Public Health
Boston City Council Committee on Public Health
News Feature
March 23, 2020
Cellphone tracking could help stem the spread of coronavirus. Is privacy the price?
Cellphone tracking could help stem the spread of coronavirus. Is privacy the price?
News Feature
March 22, 2020
What’s the safest gathering size to slow the coronavirus? There isn't one.
What’s the safest gathering size to slow the coronavirus? There isn't one.
News Feature
March 19, 2020
Boston Scientist Says Actual COVID-19 Cases Could Approach 6,000 in Massachusetts
Boston Scientist Says Actual COVID-19 Cases Could Approach 6,000 in Massachusetts
News Feature
March 18, 2020
How long should Americans expect to live like this — separated from friends, co-workers, and classmates? Experts say they don’t know.
How long should Americans expect to live like this — separated from friends, co-workers, and classmates? Experts say they don’t know.
News Feature
March 16, 2020
Over 85% of COVID-19 Infections in China Went Undetected Early On
Over 85% of COVID-19 Infections in China Went Undetected Early On
News Feature
March 16, 2020
Mapping the Social Network of Coronavirus
Mapping the Social Network of Coronavirus
News Feature
March 13, 2020
Northeastern researcher says Massachusetts coronavirus outbreak looks much like Italy’s
Northeastern researcher says Massachusetts coronavirus outbreak looks much like Italy’s
News Feature
March 13, 2020
Here's How Fast the Coronavirus Could Infect Over 1 Million Americans
Here's How Fast the Coronavirus Could Infect Over 1 Million Americans
News Feature
March 12, 2020
Coronavirus: Public Health Experts Want to 'Flatten the Curve.' Here's What That Means
Coronavirus: Public Health Experts Want to 'Flatten the Curve.' Here's What That Means
News Feature
March 11, 2020
Why ‘flattening the curve’ may be the world’s best bet to slow the coronavirus
Why ‘flattening the curve’ may be the world’s best bet to slow the coronavirus
News Feature
March 11, 2020
Merkel Gives Germans a Hard Truth about the Coronavirus
Merkel Gives Germans a Hard Truth about the Coronavirus
News Feature
March 11, 2020
COVID-19 Research Updates
COVID-19 Research Updates
Announcement
March 10, 2020
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