Characterizing the counter-narratives of climate change (Spring - 2020)

Description

Top climate scientists post their findings and views regularly on social media. These very scientists are met with tweets from those with opposing views, often containing vitriolic and false information. It is important that we can identify and characterize these tweets to understand the counter-narratives of climate change. We will address topics including false information, bot compaigns, and harassment.

Awards

  • Best Data Science Teamwork

  • Highlighted Project

Students

Advisors

Skills Required by the team

  • Classification
  • Data Collection

Final presentation resources