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Student Partners for Information Research and Literacy (SPIRaL) Undergraduate Research Program
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ID:EALS 2025-2026 Virtual Speaker Series
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10-11am EST via Zoom.
Our next guest speakers, Dr. Matt Hannah and Robert Spinelli will present “Conspiracy Theories and the Information Society.”
“Information is not neutral. It has become a frontline in the battle over truth and reality, which is ravaging our societies. In a time when information is an essential component structuring online life, we also see the rise and viral spread of conspiracy theories. Our talk will explore how our society is structured by our access to and application of information, in an age of unprecedented information overload, and the importance of being able to properly sift through incomplete data, misinformation, and disinformation especially when the political and social consequences of rampant conspiracism have become all too clear.”
SPIRaL Undergraduate Research Program Applications Open!
Applications open until March 26, 2026.
This is your chance to share your research with the campus community, collaborate with peers across disciplines, and help lead a crucial conversation about creativity, technology, and the future of work.
In 2025–26, SPIRaL scholars will explore how AI is transforming creative professions. You’ll interview graduating seniors to learn:
- How they define creativity in their future careers.
- How they think humans and AI will collaborate in creative work.
- Whether their education is preparing them for this new landscape
SPIRaL Undergraduate Research Program Applications Open!
Applications open until March 26, 2026.
Are you wondering why you should join SPIRaL?
Hone your research skills.
In SPIRaL you’ll learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data, how to turn research findings into insights, collaborate with peers across disciplines, and gain confidence navigating real-world questions around information, creativity, and technology.