Computer Science 627 - Fixing Social Media

Spring
2026
01
3.00
Ethan Zuckerman

M 7:00PM 9:30PM

UMass Amherst
76988
Computer Science Bldg rm 142
ezuckerman@umass.edu
76796,82317
This course examines sociotechnical problems with existing modes of social media and works towards building new, affirmative visions for social media through technical and policy means. Students will examine interventions to address problems with contemporary social media and design and develop possible interventions.

Open to Masters and PhD Computer Science students only. CROSS-LISTED WITH COMM 627 AND SPP 627. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.