This panel brings together the perspectives of a first amendment professor of law, the former editor of a major newspaper and a scholarly researcher that has conducted studies about the flow of disinformation, to focus on the impact that disinformation and misinformation have on American society. The panelists will also explore what can be done to limit the influence of disinformation.

Panel:

Barton Carter, Professor of Media Science, College of Communication

Brian McGrory, Chair, Department of Journalism, College of Communication, and former editor, Boston Globe

Arunima Krishna, Assistant Professor, Public Relations, College of Communication

Moderator:

Anne Bailey Berman, Co-founder and former CEO, Chadwick Martin Bailey

The webinar will be conducted using the online Zoom webinar platform. Access information and additional instructions on using the Zoom platform will be provided via email upon successful registration. This webinar is open to all members of the BU community including alumni, students, faculty, and staff.