Occupational Gender Bias Prevalent in Online Images, Rutgers Study Finds
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Gender stereotypes are produced and reinforced on digital and social media platforms.
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Scholars at the School of Communication and Information take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans the fields of information science, library studies, communication, journalism and media studies.
Journalists’ Role as Knowledge Brokers Enhances Understanding of Science
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In new research published by Routledge, SC&I researchers explore the ways journalists view their role in helping the public and policymakers understand scientific information and its relevance to their lives.
Aronson and Lane Collaborate on the Exhibit "City/Game: Basketball in New York
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The history of basketball in New York City will be told through an exhibit launching Feb. 14 at the Museum of the City of New York. The first exhibit of its kind, it was proposed and developed by Marc Aronson and Jeffrey Lane served on the advisory board.
ALA Midwinter Meeting to Focus on the Future of Libraries
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This year the annual midwinter meeting will be held in Philadelphia, PA, and will feature a symposium on the future of libraries. Many SC&I faculty, alumni, and students will attend in order to present, participate, network, and learn.
MI Student Ariel Hammond Organized the First Camera Trap Symposium and Web Conference
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With the aid and sponsorship of Rutgers, the San Diego Zoo, Microsoft, and Google, the event brought together hundreds of interested researchers to discuss the niche field of camera trap technology.
Independence Public Media Foundation Announces Grants to the MIC Center and the Media Mobilizing Project
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The grants will support the work of Associate Professor Todd Wolfson, who is co-founder and co-director of the Media, Inequality & Change Center (MIC) and a member of the MMP's Board of Directors.
MCM Director Richard Dool Publishes new book, “12 Months of Leadership Insights: A Compendium of Leadership Lessons from 40 Leaders”
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By researching and analyzing the leadership insights and practices of proven global leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Indra Nooyi, Abraham Lincoln, Jack Ma, Golda Meir, Bill Gates, and Sara Blakely to name a few; Dool aims to provide readers with insights to enhance their leadership skills.
The State of Global Engagement at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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SC&I's Dean for Research Mark Aakhus and Distinguished Professor of Communication Brent Ruben spoke about their international research initiatives at this event, which was hosted by Rutgers Global.
In a New Book, Pavlik Explores an Emerging Form of Mediated Communication: Experiential News
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In his new book, Professor John Pavlik “argues that a new form of mediated communication has emerged: experiential news.” Read Pavlik’s Q&A with journalist Youran Wang of the Social Sciences in China Press.
Platforms Can’t Settle on “Appropriate” Engagement-Boosting Practices
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Researchers analyze how Google, Facebook and Instagram repeatedly change boundaries between smart visibility strategies and ‘cheating the system.'