Rumors are an inherent human reaction to crisis events like natural disasters or political upheaval because they help us make sense of what’s happening.

Join UW Professor Kate Starbird at the 2025 University Faculty Lecture for a discussion about her work understanding how online rumors, misinformation and disinformation are created and shared in uncertain times — shining a light on the roles we and others play on social media and beyond.

Come hear the rest of the story — and where this research is headed next.