Indiana University Network Science Institute

Hoaxy, Fakey and Botometer are three powerful tools for studying and countering online misinformation and manipulation

The improvements to Hoaxy and Botometer are supported by the Knight Prototype Fund on Misinformation, a joint venture of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Rita Allen Foundation and the Democracy Fund to address concerns about the spread of misinformation and to build trust in quality journalism. A third tool - an educational game designed to make people smarter news consumers - also launches with the upgrades.

The symposium will bring together researchers in computational and systems neuroscience from multiple universities and campuses in Indiana. It features internationally renowned neuroscientists presenting leading-edge interdisciplinary research that bridges theoretical, experimental, and clinical directions. The event is open to the public and the registration is free.  Symposium flyer

April 27^th 2018 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

IUPUI Library, Lilly Auditorium (map)

Keynote Speakers:

• Michael Rabinovich (UCSD)
• Olaf Sporns (IUB) 

Presenters:

• Leslie Kay (U Chicago)
• John Beggs (IUB) 
• Joaquin Goni (PU) 
• Robert Rosenbaum (Notre Dame) 
• Leonid Rubchinsky (IUPUI) 
• Christopher Lapish (IUPUI) 
• Alexey Kuznetsov (IUPUI) 

Supported by:

• Center for Teaching and Research
• Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
• School of Science
• Office of Academic Affairs IUPUI
• Department of Mathematical Sciences

[From the abstract]

The science of science (SciSci) is based on a transdisciplinary approach that uses large data sets to study the mechanisms underlying the doing of science—from the choice of a research problem to career trajectories and progress within a field. In a Review, Fortunato et al. explain that the underlying rationale is that with a deeper understanding of the precursors of impactful science, it will be possible to develop systems and policies that improve each scientist's ability to succeed and enhance the prospects of science as a whole.

IUNI Affiliate Gerardo Maupomé (Dentistry) named new associate dean for research at Fairbanks School of Public Health in Indianapolis. 

Highly selective grant creates innovative Ph.D. program to better prepare researchers for tackling society's biggest challenges

Indiana University researchers will lead a $650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation's BRAIN Initiative to advance the frontiers of neuroscience and cognitive science by creating the blueprint for digital platforms that compile information on the brain and conduct reproducible "big data" research in neuroscience.