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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December 29, 2020
Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take UsWhere Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take UsThe Atlantic
December 11, 2020
Many Republicans Don't Believe the Election Results, a New Survey SaysMany Republicans Don't Believe the Election Results, a New Survey SaysNews@Northeastern
November 14, 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 Boston Globe
October 29, 2020
Third Party Voters Unhappy With Trump's COVID-19 Response Are Leaning BidenThird Party Voters Unhappy With Trump's COVID-19 Response Are Leaning BidenNews@Northeastern
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@Northeastern
October 21, 2020
These nine swing states will see the biggest ‘blue shift’ as ballots are counted after the electionThese nine swing states will see the biggest ‘blue shift’ as ballots are counted after the electionThe Washington Post
