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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Boston, MA 02115
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News @Northeastern
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News@Northeastern
September 1, 2022
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News@Northeastern
April 22, 2022
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NetSI News
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Washington Post
April 7, 2022
Critical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John OliverCritical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
HBO
February 21, 2022
Who is Getting Covid-19 Booster Shots (And Who's Resistant)?Who is Getting Covid-19 Booster Shots (And Who's Resistant)?
News@Northeastern
January 22, 2022
Associated Projects
develop new algorithms and platforms to overcome limitations and biases of big data
how communities use digital platforms to shape opinions, politics and governance
