Dr. Claire Wardle

Associate Professor

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Biography

Claire Wardle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. Her research revolves around user-generated content and the verification of misinformation, focusing on contemporary information ecosystems and the vulnerabilities within them. With decades of experience working in various sectors, including academia in the U.K. and the U.S., she has collaborated with international news organizations and the United Nations, advising policymakers on issues related to information access and resilience. Claire co-founded the non-profit Draft Information Futures Lab at Brown University, emphasizing the importance of participatory community spaces and the role of trust in information dissemination. Her teaching includes courses that address contemporary information ecosystems, incorporating the latest trends and technologies, and she designs assignments to enable students to practice addressing real-world communication challenges. Claire holds a BA from Hull University, an MA, and a PhD in Communication from the University of Pennsylvania. She has received several awards, including the Wayne Danielson Award for her contributions to the field of communication.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaches courses on user-generated content, misinformation, and communication strategies.

Awards

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Wayne Danielson Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture