Sep 8, 2025 | Events, News, Updates
In today’s climate of deep political polarization, it can be difficult to understand the perspectives of those on the other side of the political spectrum and work together for the common good. With the holiday season approaching, many will encounter challenging...
Jun 24, 2025 | News, Newsletter, Updates
This is the web version of the June 2025 edition of the Center for an Informed Public‘s News & Insights newsletter that was originally sent out on June 18, 2025. Thanks to your support, the CIP’s vital research and mission continue Amid a volatile period of...
Jun 4, 2025 | News, Research, Updates
The Center for an Informed Public has awarded Innovation Fund grants to three project proposals, funding that will help support collaborative, multi-disciplinary and timely work intended to advance the CIP’s mission to resist strategic misinformation, promote an...
Mar 24, 2025 | Education, Events, Updates
Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful and ubiquitous tool in our daily lives. How can we empower students and members of society to navigate its complexities as informed and engaged citizens? How do we teach individuals to critically evaluate information...
Feb 6, 2025 | News, Research, Updates
Computational social scientist Alexandros Efstratiou started work in January as a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public. Efstratiou, who is based in the UW Information School, recently finished his doctoral studies in...
Feb 5, 2025 | Events, Research, Updates
Join Center for an Informed Public co-founder Kate Starbird for a discussion about her work understanding online rumors, misinformation and disinformation. Rumors are an inherent human reaction to crisis events like natural disasters or political upheaval because they...