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CDSC Community Dialogue - Social Drivers of Online Hate - Registration Required
by Jeremy Foote 08 Sep '26

08 Sep '26

Greetings, Join the Community Data Science Collective<https://communitydata.science> (CDSC) for our next Science of Community Dialogue! This Community Dialogue will take place online on September 18th at 3:00 pm ET and will center around presentations by Dr. Joe Walther<https://www.comm.ucsb.edu/people/joe-walther> (UC Santa Barbara) and Dr. Dyuti Jha<https://sites.google.com/view/dyutijha/> (Fort Hays State University) will join us to discuss their research. Drs. Walther and Jha study the role of social processes in the production and dissemination of hate speech. Researchers have often treated those who engage in online hate as social deviants, enabled to act out by the affordances of online anonymity. Our speakers will discuss an emerging perspective that argues that those who engage in hate often do so for social approval, often as part of (anti)social organizations. A full description of the session is on our website at https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues/Social_Drivers_of_Online_Hate. If you would like to attend the session, please register here<https://forms.gle/PdukicU17MhHupdo9>. Those who register will be sent a Zoom link for the meeting. What is a Dialogue? The Science of Community Dialogue Series<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues> is a series of conversations between researchers, experts, community organizers, and other people who are interested in how communities work, collaborate, and succeed. What is the CDSC? The Community Data Science Collective<https://communitydata.science> (CDSC) is an interdisciplinary research group made of up of faculty and students at the University of Washington Department of Communication (Seattle), the Northwestern University Department of Communication Studies, the School of Information at UT Austin, the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University, the University of Idaho Department of Psychology and Communication, and the University of Washington Department of Computing and Software Systems (Bothell).

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Community Data Science Collective: The Impacts of Organizational Interventions in Open Source Software Engineering
by Madison Deyo 22 Oct '25

22 Oct '25

Join the Community Data Science Collective<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/wiki.communitydata.science/Main_Page__;!…> (CDSC) for our 13 Science of Community Dialogue<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7eLCGfU3qdBrJA_21jnW-f2ltOliCsuu…>! This dialogue will take place on November 7th at 12pm CT and will explore how free/libre and open source software (FLOSS) projects adapt their work processes to recruit new contributors and build the project communities that they want, and how FLOSS projects redesign collaboration processes within different environments and moments in project lifecycles. Professor Igor Steinmacher (Northern Arizona University) will be joining Matt Gaughan (Northwestern University) to present recent research on topics including: * Documentation practices in FLOSS projects * Disconnect between guidelines and reality * Sustainability challenges in FOSS communities * Leveraging AI for scalable mentorship * Structural shifts for long-term health A full session description<https://wiki.communitydata.science/The_Impacts_of_Organizational_Interventi…> is on our website. Register online<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7eLCGfU3qdBrJA_21jnW-f2ltOliCsuu…>. What is a dialogue? The Science of Community Dialogue Series<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues__;!…> is a series of conversations between researchers, experts, community organizers, and people who are interested in how communities work, collaborate, and succeed. You can watch this short introduction video<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/northwestern.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/…> with Aaron Shaw. What is the CDSC? We’re an interdisciplinary research group made of faculty and students at the University of Washington (Seattle and Bothel), Northwestern University, Purdue University, University of Texas-Austin, and the University of Idaho. If you’d like to learn more or get future updates of the Science of Community Dialogues, please join our low volume announcement list<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.communitydata.science/postorius/li…>. Madison Deyo Program Coordinator Northwestern University The Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design<https://www.hci.northwestern.edu/> Community Data Science Collective<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Main_Page> --

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CDSC Community Dialogue - AI Boundaries: Refusal and Privacy
by Madison Deyo 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Join the Community Data Science Collective<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Main_Page> (CDSC) for our 12 Science of Community Dialogue<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhklHAUERLAfKaqjBUrIC8WWDBaKDgCMy…>! This dialogue will take place on October 17 at 12pm CT and will explore how companion chatbots invite deep emotional disclosure while raising concerns about data privacy—and how some communities are pushing back through AI refusal. Professor Jasmine McNealy (University of Florida) will be joining Hsuen-Chi (Hazel) Chiu (Purdue University) to present recent research on topics including * Emotional disclosure in chatbot interactions * Data privacy and AI refusal * Designing emotionally intelligent, boundary-aware AI * Cultural implications of opting out of AI A full session description<https://wiki.communitydata.science/AI_Boundaries:_Refusal_and_Privacy> is on our website. Register online<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhklHAUERLAfKaqjBUrIC8WWDBaKDgCMy…>. What is a dialogue? The Science of Community Dialogue Series<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues> is a series of conversations between researchers, experts, community organizers, and people who are interested in how communities work, collaborate, and succeed. You can watch this short introduction video<https://northwestern.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=1bb154…> with Aaron Shaw. What is the CDSC? We’re an interdisciplinary research group made of faculty and students at the University of Washington (Seattle and Bothel), Northwestern University, Purdue University, University of Texas-Austin, and the University of Idaho. If you’d like to learn more or get future updates of the Science of Community Dialogues, please join our low volume announcement list<https://lists.communitydata.science/postorius/lists/cdsc-dialogues.communit…>. Madison Deyo Program Coordinator Northwestern University The Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design<https://www.hci.northwestern.edu/> Community Data Science Collective<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Main_Page> --

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CDSC Science of Community Dialogue: Complexities of Community Governance
by Madison Deyo 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Hello, I hope you had a wonderful summer ! Join the Community Data Science Collective<https://communitydata.science/> (CDSC) for our 9th Science of Community Dialogue<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUaDD5y_9xI2168FzAwDaEnLf3RAmtSNc…>! This Community Dialogue will take place on September 27th at 12:00 pm CT and will explore how communities self-govern amidst competing pressures in complex, multi-layered environments. Professor Seth Frey<https://enfascination.com/weblog/professional> (University of California Davis) will join Sohyeon Hwang<https://www.sohyeonhwang.com/> (Northwestern University) to present recent research on topics including: * How autonomous communities within ecosystems navigate varied privacy norms * Formal and informal governance mechanisms * Understanding and navigating community governance priorities * Resolving incompatibilities across community boundaries A full session descriptions<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues/Complexities_of_Community_Gove…> is on our website. Register online<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUaDD5y_9xI2168FzAwDaEnLf3RAmtSNc…> What is a Dialogue? The Science of Community Dialogue Series<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues> is a series of conversations between researchers, experts, community organizers, and other people who are interested in how communities work, collaborate, and succeed. You can watch this short introduction video<https://northwestern.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=1bb154…> with Aaron Shaw. What is the CDSC? The Community Data Science Collective<https://communitydata.science/> (CDSC) is an interdisciplinary research group made of up of faculty and students at the University of Washington Department of Communication, the Northwestern University Department of Communication Studies, the Carleton College Computer Science Department, and the Purdue University School of Communication. Learn more If you'd like to learn more or get future updates about the Science of Community Dialogues, please join the low volume announcement list<https://communitydata.science/mailman3/postorius/lists/cdsc-dialogues.commu…>. Madison Deyo Program Coordinator Northwestern University The Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design<https://www.hci.northwestern.edu/> Community Data Science Collective<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Main_Page> --

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TODAY: The Challenges and Opportunities of Federated Systems
by Madison Deyo 23 May '24

23 May '24

Hi everyone, TODAY at 4.p.m. CT The Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design and the Community Data Science Collective are partnering for our virtual Thought Leader Dialogue “Decentralizing Social Media: The Challenges and Opportunities of Federate Systems”. Join us for an engaging conversation about the challenges and opportunities of decentralized social media. This panel features designers, leaders, and researchers involved in federated social media and will address opportunities for effective design and governance in this space. Please see the poster below for more details. This event is free and open to all. If you’d like to attend, please register for the virtual dialogue here<https://northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TreKyUadRi6CtIyDZ2Yu9Q>. [A brochure with a group of people Description automatically generated]

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May 23rd, Thought Leader Dialogue: Decentralizing Social Media
by Madison Deyo 20 May '24

20 May '24

Hi all, The Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design<https://www.hci.northwestern.edu/> is excited to be collaborating with the Community Data Science Collective (CDSC)<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Main_Page> for our virtual Thought Leader Dialogue titled “Decentralizing Social Media: The challenges and opportunities of federated systems” on May 23rd, from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. CT. Join us for an engaging conversation about the challenges and opportunities of decentralized social media. This panel features designers, leaders, and researchers involved in federated social media and will address opportunities for effective design and governance in this space. Please see the poster below for more details. This event is free and open to all. If you’d like to attend, please register for the virtual dialogue here<https://northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TreKyUadRi6CtIyDZ2Yu9Q>. [A brochure with a group of people Description automatically generated]

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CDSC Community Dialogue: Digital Inequalities
by Molly de Blanc 10 May '23

10 May '23

Join the Community Data Science Collective<https://communitydata.science> (CDSC) for our next Science of Community Dialogue<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7lANLuspnHRm56zMuQg9ln0q5SNst6ng…>! This Community Dialogue will take place on May 19 at 10:00 PT (18:00 UTC). This Dialogue focuses on access and participation Inequalities and their implications for online communities. Professor Hernan Galperin<https://annenberg.usc.edu/faculty/hernan-galperin> (University of Southern California) will join Floor Fiers<https://www.floorfiers.com/> (Northwestern University) to cover topics including: * Inequalities in online access and participation * Differentiated participation in online communities * Causes and consequences of online inequalities * Digital skills as a barrier to online participation * Combating digital discrimination Full session descriptions<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Digital_Inequalities> are up on our website. Register online<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7lANLuspnHRm56zMuQg9ln0q5SNst6ng…> Cheers, Molly

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kratom.org - A Trustworthy Kratom Research Blog
by reynoldwells0626＠outlook.com 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Founded in 2014, it is a non-profit consumer advocacy group. It aims to protect the rights of consumers and to promote consumer education on kratom. In addition, It also works to promote legal reforms and increase consumer awareness. This organization is comprised of members from the scientific community, consumers, growers and law makers. It is focused on ensuring that consumers have access to safe kratom products and that manufacturers and sellers comply with quality standards. It also works to educate the general public on kratom and to fight misleading negative narratives. It has a mailing list and a website. Its website has an email newsletter, personalization options, and a form for contacting congresspersons. It is a non-profit organization that relies on donations for its operation, maintenance, and legal costs. It accepts donations via PayPal and wire transfer. It is dedicated to educating consumers, growers, sellers and regulators about the benefits of kratom. Its Kratom Science page is a resource for consumers to learn more about kratom and its benefits. It also promotes scientific research on kratom. This includes links to studies on pharmacology. It also educates lawmakers and regulators on the science of kratom. Its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) program helps kratom producers and sellers meet quality standards. The program tests the quality of kratom to ensure that it is free from contaminants and that it meets its stringent standards. In addition, its Quality Standards include independent testing of every batch of kratom to ensure that it meets potency, purity, and other quality criteria. It also fights against coerced silence. Its newsletters and petitions call out WebMD C.E.O. and other leaders of the misinformation campaign. Petition responses show that consumers are responding positively to this campaign. The organization is also concerned with the fact that many political entities in the USA don't prioritize consumer needs. For this reason, it is working to reform the law to protect consumers. It also works to protect consumers by educating the public about the benefits of kratom and by supporting scientific research. It also has a code of conduct. This code ensures that its reputation is clean and professional. It also ensures that it is held to a standard of quality. It is run by a competent board of directors. It also includes scientific experts and advocates on its board. It is supported by individuals, companies, and government officials. Website: https://kratom.org/

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Dialogue on Accountable Governance Jan 20
by Molly de Blanc 12 Jan '23

12 Jan '23

Join the Community Data Science Collective<https://communitydata.science> (CDSC) for our 4th Science of Community Dialogue<https://forms.gle/WPJHszbbpt9H5Czj8>! This Community Dialogue will take place on January 20 at 10:00 PT (18:00 UTC) . This Dialogue focuses on community governance and data. Professor Amy X. Zhang<https://homes.cs.washington.edu/~axz/> (University of Washington) will join Dr. Nick Vincent<https://www.nickmvincent.com/> (Northwestern University, UC Davis) to cover topics including: * how communities can develop accountable governance * the distribution of power and decision making in communities * how collective action can impact systems * data leverage Full session descriptions<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues/Accountable_Community_Governan…> are up on our website. Register online<https://forms.gle/WPJHszbbpt9H5Czj8> What is a Dialogue? The Science of Community Dialogue Series<https://wiki.communitydata.science/Dialogues> is a series of conversations between researchers, experts, community organizers, and other people who are interested in how communities work, collaborate, and succeed. You can watch this short introduction video<https://northwestern.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=1bb154…> with Aaron Shaw. What is the CDSC? The Community Data Science Collective (CDSC)<https://communitydata.science> is an interdisciplinary research group made of up of faculty and students at the University of Washington Department of Communication, the Northwestern University Department of Communication Studies, the Carleton College Computer Science Department, and the Purdue University School of Communication.

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PhD opportunities at the CDSC and Q&A announcement
by Molly de Blanc 17 Oct '22

17 Oct '22

We are hosting a Q&A session for prospective Ph.D. applicants on October 20 at 3:30 ET / 2:30 CT / 12:30 PT. If you (or someone you know) are interested in studying communities, collaboration, peer-production, governance, or a number of other related topics, join us to speak with faculty and current students about the work we do: https://blog.communitydata.science/join-us-call-for-ph-d-applications-and-p… Cheers, Molly

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