The Digital Culture program examines the role of technology in social science research, in the distribution of information, and in the shaping of cultural and political systems to serve the SSRC’s core aims of deepening and democratizing knowledge.

The Media & Democracy program explores the relationship between media, technology, and politics. Through research workshops, public events, and publications, Media & Democracy incubates research and situates modern political change in historical and cultural contexts.

The Social Data Initiative explores social media’s impact on society by supporting cutting-edge research and engaging with questions of research ethics and privacy in an era where the internet shapes business, journalism, and global politics.