Investigators across Indiana University are working on important research and resources to offer during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, we’re focusing on how the IUNI partner project, the Observatory on Social Media (OSoMe), is providing important resources for tracking misinformation and coordinated campaigns spreading around COVID-19. OSoMe, led by IUNI Advisory Council Member Filippo Menczer… Read more »
Month: April 2020
IU researchers expand study to understand mental, physical health effects of pandemic
Social-distancing and self-quarantine measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, along with the job losses and economic uncertainty people are facing, drove IUNI Advisory Council Member Brea Perry (IUB Sociology) to consider the mental health consequences of the pandemic. In a recent news story from IU’s Precision Health Initiative, Perry talked about why the research… Read more »
IUNI affiliate creates interactive COVID-19 visualizations
Over the next couple of weeks, IUNI plans to highlight some partner projects and affiliates who are contributing important research and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope this series gives people insight into the contributions researchers are making and helps readers locate important resources they can take advantage of. IUNI affiliate YY Ahn (IUB… Read more »