Professor David Lazer has been named University Distinguished Professor, recognized for pioneering novel research methods, creating new paradigms and becoming a world-renowned expert in computational social science.

David Lazer is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and College of Computer and Information Science. His research interests include group learning in technology-mediated environments; consensus and opinion formation in groups, particularly in political settings, or pertaining to governance.

Congratulations, Professor Lazer!