David Lazer is University Distinguished 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.
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177 Huntington Ave
New College of the Humanities
Devon House
58 St Katharine’s Way
London, E1W 1LP, UK
Devon House
58 St Katharine’s Way
London, E1W 1LP, UK
Roux Institute
100 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
100 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
Network Science Institute
177 Huntington Ave
177 Huntington Ave
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With less than 30 days before Election Day, what are Harris’ and Trump’s paths to victory?With less than 30 days before Election Day, what are Harris’ and Trump’s paths to victory?
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October 7, 2024
Harris-Trump debate: Who came out on top? Hear what the experts had to sayHarris-Trump debate: Who came out on top? Hear what the experts had to say
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September 10, 2024
Nearly one in four Americans know someone addicted to opioids, Northeastern-led research saysNearly one in four Americans know someone addicted to opioids, Northeastern-led research says
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September 10, 2024
Harris picks Walz for VP: How social media savvy and cable TV shape voter perceptionHarris picks Walz for VP: How social media savvy and cable TV shape voter perception
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August 6, 2024
‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity
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August 5, 2024
With Biden out of the 2024 presidential race, how soon will pollsters have a read on how Kamala Harris is faring against Trump?With Biden out of the 2024 presidential race, how soon will pollsters have a read on how Kamala Harris is faring against Trump?
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July 23, 2024
With Joe Biden out of the race, Kamala Harris’ path forward ‘will not be easy,’ experts sayWith Joe Biden out of the race, Kamala Harris’ path forward ‘will not be easy,’ experts say
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July 21, 2024
Biden's poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report saysBiden's poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report says
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July 9, 2024
Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggestsBanning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests
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June 5, 2024
More researchers needed to rid the internet of harmful material, UK communications boss says at Northeastern conferenceMore researchers needed to rid the internet of harmful material, UK communications boss says at Northeastern conference
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May 14, 2024
Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction centerNortheastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center
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September 19, 2023
Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers SayFacebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say
New York Times
July 28, 2023
Democrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher saysDemocrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher says
Northeastern Global News
July 27, 2023
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develop new algorithms and platforms to overcome limitations and biases of big data
how communities use digital platforms to shape opinions, politics and governance
