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Emma S. Spiro is an Associate Professor at the Information School at the University of Washington, where she also holds an adjunct position in the Department of Sociology. Her research focuses on online communication and information-related behaviors in emergency contexts, particularly the spread and impact of misinformation. She co-founded the Center for an Informed Public, which aims to combat strategic misinformation and strengthen democratic discourse. Spiro's work is funded by entities such as the National Science Foundation and the Army Research Office. She has published in leading journals including PNAS and has contributed to prestigious conferences such as ICWSM and ACM CHI. Spiro holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine, and has degrees in Applied Mathematics and Science, Technology, and Society from Pomona College. Her academic interests include data science, sociotechnical information systems, and crisis informatics.
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