The Social Science Research Council Just Tech program foregrounds questions about the public impact of new technologies, pursuing solutions that advance social, political, and economic rights. Through the Just Tech Fellowship and digital platform, the program creates a new research ecosystem that informs public policy and imagines futures where social and public interests drive technological change.
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.
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.
