digital methods for internet policy and politics
Call for submissions. Deadline: 31 October 2021. We invite you to submit entries to the Great Canadian Encyclopedia of Political Memes. Entries will focus on a single meme and its relevance to the 44th Canadian election. The entry is a chance to … [Continue reading]
We are seeking applicants for a graphic design and data visualization research contract. Key tasks include helping develop the visual identity of an analog board game that demonstrates how conspiracy theory spreads online. The game seeks to explain … [Continue reading]
In the early years of the twenty-first century, the visionaries of Silicon Valley offered a new spin on techno-optimism. Our world may not be perfect now, they claimed, but it is perfectible—we just need to optimize for the right variable. Cut to … [Continue reading]
Written by Scott DeJong and Fenwick McKelvey “Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.” - James Baldwin Clara Nelson’s monthly costs exceed their income and, due to the large amount of junk food … [Continue reading]
We seek candidates for 1-2 positions focused on information design and visualization. Positions consist of designing reports and web interactives for a large dataset of images. Working as part of a national team, positions will enhance the group's … [Continue reading]
