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How are Adolescents Affected by What They Watch on TV?

The study explores how sex, drugs, and violence on TV impact teenagers and their choices.

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Doctoral Candidate Eleanor Marchant Pursues Dissertation Fieldwork in Kenya

Marchant's research focuses on narratives around technology and innovation in Kenya, and who controls and shapes them.

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Privacy in the Era of Big Data: Q&A with Joseph Turow

Turow discusses the state of privacy in the digital marketplace and what lies ahead.

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In Social Movements, “Slacktivists” Matter

A study led by Professor Sandra González-Bailón analyzed tens of millions of tweets surrounding social protests and found that users who reshare posts have a critical role in extending the reach of social movements.