Megan,
I agree that these ethical issues and IRB criteria for digital research must remain living documents. The evolution of digital research is happening so fast that what may be relevant today will not work […]

Yes, Cambridge Analytics collected that information with the help of Facebook and it wasn’t even illegal to do so. The terms of services and privacy policies pretty much negate anyone’s access to informed […]

I love these comments here, especially on the digital public spaces and right to privacy. Even our DuckDuckGo websites are not necessarily exempt from data mining as third party cookies from Microsoft or the web […]

Hi Beni,
thank you for these insights. In my own research, this has been the most difficult aspect to negotiate. On the one hand, the site I use is a public forum where anyone on the web can read the post. On […]

HI Lexa!

Welcome welcome welcome! You are going to get a chance to flex those new programming muscles of yours as you journey through the course. Rachel Bugge, a fellow classmate, is also interested in echo […]

Hi there!

Welcome to the class! I am looking forward to hearing your perspectives over the course of the semester. I hope you will find the Python Programming portion to be right up your alley. I also like […]

Welcome to the course! First-Gen solidarity here! I too am a first gen, so I can definitely identify with your struggles and triumphs getting to where you are. Don’t worry about the coding experience! Datacamp […]

Hi Alice!
Welcome to the course! I am delighted that you are taking it. I am looking forward to your perspectives over the course of the semester, particularly as they relate to race & ethnicity.

Cheers,
GML

Hi Eric,

Welcome to the class. What a great introduction! I like the way that it felt like an actual news piece, especially with the key turning and the seat belt clicking. It is okay that you do not have […]

Hi Megan,

First of all —-WOW! I loved this format that you use to introduce yourself. I can see how your interests come through in your work. Welcome to the course. I am looking forward to getting your […]

Hello, Rachel,

Welcome welcome! I am glad to have you here. I think that your perspective will be a great value to the course. Cross-disciplinary input and feedback, particularly from people who are not as […]

Welcome, Beni! I am excited to have you in the course! It is great to know your research interests and what drives you. You sound like your life is wonderfully full. I am looking forward to getting your […]