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2022 University of Chicago Summer Institute for Educators: The Global Rise of Disinformation in Times of Conflict

What are the differences between misinformation and disinformation? How do they each operate in conflict environments?

In these uncertain times, often made more fraught through the proliferation of misinformation and the purposeful deployment of disinformation, it is more important than ever to foster understanding of diverse perspectives both domestically and from across the globe. What are the differences between misinformation and disinformation? How do they each operate in conflict environments? The University of Chicago Educator Outreach Program, in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, is excited to announce a four-part, educator professional development series The Global Rise of Disinformation in Times of Conflict.

The first part of this series features three virtual webinars:

Monday, June 20, 6-7:30pm CDT | Center for East European & Russian/Eurasian Studies Webinar with Simon Ostrovsky

Tuesday, June 21, 6-7:30pm CDT | Center for Middle Eastern Studies Webinar with Sarah Aziza

Thursday, June 23, 6-7:30pm CDT | Center for East Asian Studies Webinar with Ben Mauk