Technically True: News and Research in the Digital Age

May 30, 11am-2:30pm

Little Theater

Is everything you read fake?! If the current media environment has you concerned, join a conversation with students, scholars, and journalists about media and the news. This half-day conference will include a panel discussion, group activities, and a keynote address. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss and think critically about a variety of topics: 

·         The 21st Century news cycle in contrast with past models 

·         Mainstream media’s relationship to alternative media outlets

·         The role of social media and responsible information sharing

·         General strategies for identifying clickbait and evaluating news online

·         Strengths and weaknesses of crowdsourced knowledge services like Wikipedia

Please RSVP using this form if you intend to bring a class or attend as an individual

Conference Schedule

11am - 12pm, Panel Discussion

Seraphin Santiago, journalism student, LaGuardia Community College

Dr. Cheri Carr, Professor, LaGuardia Community College 

Matthew Chayes, Reporter at Newsday

Barbara Gray, Chief Librarian, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism 

12:15pm - 1:15pm, Breakout Sessions led by LaGuardia faculty (lunch will be served)

1:30pm - 2:30pm, Keynote Speaker

Dr. Alexandra Juhasz, Chair, Film Department, Brooklyn College, CUNY