OPENING REMARKS BY DR. MIRIAM METZGER, PROFESSOR, COMMUNICATION
FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED VIA A FREE MEAL TICKET TO THE CARRILLO DINING COMMON
This quarter's topic is "The Science of Fake News: Misinformation in the Information Age" with opening remarks from Dr. Miriam Metzger, Professor, Communication
They said what? Where did you hear that? Are you sure? Misinformation and disinformation are defining challenges of our time. Fake news, deep fake technologies, and very real efforts to spread them have eroded trust. With a decreased sense of privacy and increased use of social media, misinformation is now labeled a health risk by the US Surgeon General. At home, in class, in life, how do we find credible information? How do we address it? What does the future look like? Join fellow students and scholars for an uncensored discussion, all viewpoints are welcome.
The format of the event is as follows:
- A 10-minute presentation followed by
- Informal discussions at small tables (outside) with faculty/staff table hosts and approximately six students
- A meal ticket will be provided FREE for those on the RSVP list
This program is designed to give students access to how professors and peers feel about issues that affect our UCSB community outside of the classroom. Please do not censor your opinions.