Surviving the Coronavirus Infodemic discussion with HCDE Associate Professor Kate Starbird

Leah Pistorius
April 14, 2020

On April 9, 2020, Kate Starbird, an associate professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering, together with researchers from University of Washington and Washington State University, held a virtual panel to discuss the rampant spread of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starbird and her fellow panelists shared tools and tips for concerned citizens to cut through the confusion and build healthier information practices. Watch the hour-long video here:

Kate Starbird is a founding principal investigator at the UW's Center for an Informed Public. Learn more at cip.uw.edu.

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