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News Consumption Analysis - National Internet Observatory

Analyzing news consumption of the NIO participants across demographics in order to analyze whether the echo chambers exists between different demographic groups. Traditionally this type of the question is being studies by only sharing data which is only a visible part of the internet iceberg. With the NIO data, We'll be able to look at at the which news sources individuals visit and how much time they spend there. That will gives us much more crystallized opinion about the ongoing discussion around the dynamics of the echo chambers.

  • Location:

    Boston

  • Address:

    177 Huntington Ave, 4th Floor, Boston, MA

  • Semester:

    Spring, Summer 2025

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  • Project Title

    National Internet Observatory

  • Faculty / Project Lead

    David Lazer

  • Project Description

    The National Internet Observatory (the NIO) invites residents of the United States to participate in a scientific study to understand the role the Internet plays in modern society. The objective of the Observatory is to shed light on people’s experiences online. The Observatory works in a two step process: (1) Collecting data from participants on their online experiences. This involves loading software on computers that sends information back to the Observatory. (2) Providing privacy-preserving access to researchers to study the Internet. The NIO welcomes participants from all backgrounds. Researchers will use these data to understand how the Internet affects individuals and society more generally.

  • Qualifications Necessary

    PhD student or Post-Doctoral student with experience analyzing this type of data.

  • Hours per Week

    20 Hour Position