Computational Social Science Lab at the University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
Joined November 2021
The Summer Institute in Computational Social Science (SICSS) at @CSSPenn recently concluded. Bringing together social and data scientists for an intensive program focused on interdisciplinary research and collaboration, SICSS invited doctoral candidates, faculty and industry experts to spark new discussions and consider different perspectives.
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Last week, @csspenn, @Meta, @DirectRelief and @crisisreadiness co-hosted a workshop on how AI and novel data can support crisis response. Emergency leaders from across the region gathered to discuss tools and strategies to prepare for events like @FIFAWorldCup. #AIforGood
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CSSLab at Penn retweeted
Poster schedule just dropped—#IC2S2’25 program is now complete! Dive in and start planning: ic2s2-2025.org/program/
🚀 Draft schedule for #IC2S2 2025 (July 21–24) is here. Explore four days packed with inspiration. Review your slot, plan travel, and flag any conflicts—minor tweaks are still possible. See the program here: ic2s2-2025.org/program/. The poster scheduling will follow next week!
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CSSLab at Penn retweeted
The first day of SICSS-Penn 2025 just concluded with @manoelribeiro's talk "Content Curation in Online Platforms."
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CSSLab at Penn retweeted
Welcome to SICSS-Penn 2025! We are excited to have our faculty organizers, @xisong and @dhopkins1776, deliver opening remarks this morning.
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Penn's Center for Media, Technology and Democracy is looking to hire an Engagement and Policy Manager. Great opportunity for someone wanting to help build this exciting new center! wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/…
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CSSLab at Penn retweeted
🚀 Draft schedule for #IC2S2 2025 (July 21–24) is here. Explore four days packed with inspiration. Review your slot, plan travel, and flag any conflicts—minor tweaks are still possible. See the program here: ic2s2-2025.org/program/. The poster scheduling will follow next week!
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Can social media be less toxic? ICYMI: A new paper from @WarrenCntrPenn affiliate Duncan Watts' Computational Social Science Lab @csspenn explores how social media can encourage good behavior online. penntoday.upenn.edu/news/pen…
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At @PhillyTechWeek, @PennEngineers hosted a panel on AI’s impact and ethics. @quok_it, a Penn Engineering startup, shared its work improving GPU reliability and transparency. #EthicalAI #PTW25
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CSSLab at Penn retweeted
⏰ Early‑bird registration for #IC2S2’25 in Norrköping ends May 9—lock in your spot (and the discount) today: ic2s2-2025.org/register/
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On 5/7, as part of Philly Tech Week and @PennEngineers AI Month 2025, @WarrenCntrPenn faculty affiliates Duncan Watts, @Aaroth, and Chris Callison-Burch will speak on a panel on "AI at the Crossroads: Ethics, Innovation and Impact." Join us! events.seas.upenn.edu/event/…
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See everyone Wednesday as we host @duncanjwatts for one of our last ASSET seminars of the semester!
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Research at @CSSPenn reveals that climate change articles are more persuasive than previously thought, especially among skeptics. Effective communication can help bridge partisan divides in climate discourse. bit.ly/4jNdETD
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CSSLab at Penn retweeted
Decisions are out! 🎉 #IC2S2’25 will feature 16 lightning talks, 290 parallel talks, and more than 360 posters. Check your inbox for your decision email—we can’t wait to see you in Norrköping this July.
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CSSLab at Penn retweeted
We are proud to welcome 35 scholars who bring a remarkable breadth of academic and technical expertise to SICSS-Penn 2025. Stay tuned to see what they will achieve this summer! #CompSocSci #SICSS #SICSS2025
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CSSLab at Penn retweeted
Dean Eckles, the William F. Pounds Associate Professor of Management and an Associate Professor of Marketing at MIT Sloan, will be a keynote speaker for #IC2S2 2025 in Norrköping, Sweden. 🎙Effect sizes and decisions. Learn more: ic2s2-2025.org/keynotes/
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Replying to @Timothy95Doerr
@Timothy95Doerr & @DuncanJWatts of @CSSPenn are uncovering what drives prosocial behavior in online communities—helping platforms go beyond harm reduction to fostering social good. bit.ly/3G6AYwX
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"Have you tried GPT for that?" Chris Callison-Burch, MSE-AI Online Program Director, is a leading AI researcher who embraces evolving tech—including ChatGPT. We believe staying at the forefront of tech advancements is key to shaping the future of AI. bit.ly/4cujUNp
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Replying to @PennEngineers
@PennEngineers joined campus leaders in Amy Gutmann Hall to celebrate the launch of the Penn AI Initiative. bit.ly/4iS73H9 #AIMonth2025 #AmyGutmannHall
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The Penn community gathered to formally launch the Penn AI Initiative with a panel discussion about AI research & how it bridges divides. “It’s been amazing how the tools of AI and the language of AI are shared by so many disciplines,” said Bhuvnesh Jain. penntoday.upenn.edu/news/pen…
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