Human Kindness in the Face of Adversity, mediaX Thought Leader and Writer of Contagion Shares His Thoughts
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, Scott Z Burns was interviewed by the Washington Post to discuss the parallels between the movie he wrote and the current global pandemic.
mediaX Update on the COVID-19 Virus
Stanford University continues to engage in research, through primarily though remote means, and the mediaX team continues to advocate on our members’ behalf, while fully following Stanford’s restrictions and guidance.
A New Lens Opens on the Impacts and Promises of Digital Media
mediaX Faculty Advisor Emeritus Byron Reeves leads a study that captures millions of screenshots in hopes of transforming our understanding of everything from fake news to depression.
New Research Projects Focus on Rationalizing Human Learning Experiences
Three innovative projects with great potential for long-lasting impact on learning sciences have been funded by mediaX at Stanford University.
mediaX Thought Leader Helps Island Nation Revolutionize Ocean Conservation
Fiorenza Micheli, co-director of the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions and other experts help guide Palau’s initiative to create one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries.
mediaX Thought Leader Helps Find That Search Results Are Not Biased Along Party Lines
In an audit of search media results for every candidate running for federal office in the 2018 U.S. election, Professor Jeff Hancock found no evidence of political bias for or against either party.
Watch Algorithms and Analytics: Connecting the Learner and the Learning Presentations
Relive the presentations as we examine which indicators of learning are most meaningful, which can be used ethically in algorithms for personalized learning and for learning at scale, and how data can be tagged for open exchange.
mediaX Thought Leader Shows High School Students are Unprepared to Judge Credibility of Information on the Internet
Professor Sam Wineburg co-authors a report showing prospective young voters are poorly equipped to evaluate the sources of online content.
mediaX Thought Leader Shows Changing Students’ Mindsets About Learning Improves Their Grades
A study, co-authored by Carol Dweck and Greg Walton, shows that high school students who took a course to cultivate positive beliefs about learning earned higher grades.