Global Perspectives in Combating Fake News

Join the the Master of Arts Degree Program in International Crime and Justice at John Jay College, the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, and FireEye for an event about “Global Perspectives in Combating Fake News” on Monday, April 8, 2019  (6:00-8:30pm) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Moot Court, 6th Floor, New Building.

Please RSVP at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VH5VW3

*Food and drinks will be served*

DESCRIPTION:

Fake news is a pervasive threat to democratic processes and the global economy dependent on digital platforms. The problem of fake news requires a multi-disciplinary approach to define, quantify, and propose solutions to the disruptive effects of this worldwide phenomenon on journalism, political movements and transnational cybercrime. Join CUNY for an evening of expert presentations and moderated panel discussion on where the research stands and how we might work together to amplify the deep-truth world over the post-truth alternative.

SPEAKERS:

Marie-Michelle Strah, PhD, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, ICJ Program. Topic: “Criminological Perspectives on Fake News and Transnational Fraud”

Barbara Gray, Chief Librarian and Associate Professor, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Topic: “Building Trust through Transparency, Engagement, and News Literacy”

Lee Foster, Senior Manager, Information Operations Analysis, FireEye. Topic: “Fake News and Cyber-Driven Influence Operations”

MODERATORS:

Marie-Helene Maras, PhD, Associate Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Fire, Security and Emergency Management | Faculty, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, ICJ

Gohar Petrossian, PhD, Assistant Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Criminal Justice, Director | Master of Arts Degree Program in International Crime & Justice (On-Campus/Online)

For questions or more information please contact Anjelica D’Emilio, Outreach and Events Coordinator, Anjelica.d’[email protected]











When: Mon., Apr. 8, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: John Jay College of Criminal Justice
899 Tenth Ave.
646-557-4430
Price: Free
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Join the the Master of Arts Degree Program in International Crime and Justice at John Jay College, the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, and FireEye for an event about “Global Perspectives in Combating Fake News” on Monday, April 8, 2019  (6:00-8:30pm) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Moot Court, 6th Floor, New Building.

Please RSVP at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VH5VW3

*Food and drinks will be served*

DESCRIPTION:

Fake news is a pervasive threat to democratic processes and the global economy dependent on digital platforms. The problem of fake news requires a multi-disciplinary approach to define, quantify, and propose solutions to the disruptive effects of this worldwide phenomenon on journalism, political movements and transnational cybercrime. Join CUNY for an evening of expert presentations and moderated panel discussion on where the research stands and how we might work together to amplify the deep-truth world over the post-truth alternative.

SPEAKERS:

Marie-Michelle Strah, PhD, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, ICJ Program. Topic: “Criminological Perspectives on Fake News and Transnational Fraud”

Barbara Gray, Chief Librarian and Associate Professor, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Topic: “Building Trust through Transparency, Engagement, and News Literacy”

Lee Foster, Senior Manager, Information Operations Analysis, FireEye. Topic: “Fake News and Cyber-Driven Influence Operations”

MODERATORS:

Marie-Helene Maras, PhD, Associate Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Fire, Security and Emergency Management | Faculty, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, ICJ

Gohar Petrossian, PhD, Assistant Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Criminal Justice, Director | Master of Arts Degree Program in International Crime & Justice (On-Campus/Online)

For questions or more information please contact Anjelica D’Emilio, Outreach and Events Coordinator, Anjelica.d’[email protected]

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