An Upcoming Event Digital Censorship COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog

An Upcoming Event Digital Censorship COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog What information isor shouldbe censored online? How can we measure online censorship? And what challenges does online censorship present? These are all questions SIPA  alumni are faced with every day in their jobs at intelligence agencies,  nonprofit research institutes, and  journalism organizations, among others. If youre interested in learning how censorship techniques are  forever changing the digital landscape, then the event  Measuring Digital Censorship:  A Collaborative Path Forward  is for you. Join the School of International and Public Affairs on  Tuesday, November 18, 2014, from 4:00-5:00 p.m., with  Professor Anya Schiffrin,  to discuss online censorship mechanisms, measurement techniques, and challenges. This event will feature panelists  Meredith Whittaker, Open Source Research Lead, Google Research; Jordan McCarthy, Measurement Systems Manager, Open Technology Institute; and Jason Q. Ng, Lecturer, SIPA, who will discuss the cutting-edge work being conducted in this exciting new area of inquiry. Censorship is a serious problem globally and takes different forms in different places, Professor  Anya Schiffrin  said. It will be interesting to hear the Google perspective, to learn more about their research and what solutions they propose. IMAC (International Media, Advocacy and Communications Specialization)  is glad to co-host this discussion as part of our ongoing interest in technology and communication. Our new IMAC adjunct Jason Ng has been working on the censorship of Weibo in China and so he will be a terrific discussant at this event which I hope will bring in students, alumni and colleagues from across the University. Measuring Digital Censorship is  a wonderful opportunity to hear about the  topics SIPA  faculty are teaching in the classroom. Prospective students may also connect with current students and exchange ideas with alumni at the event. We look forward to seeing you there! Measuring Digital Censorship:  A Collaborative Path Forward Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:00 5:00 p.m. International Affairs Building, Room 1512 RSVP  Here