Princeton summer school programs

Tied in with the use of infographics in social media is the spread of online activism. With the use of infographics, activists can now spread information more easily and more people can see them on social media.. For insight into the views of this topic, four students from the Princeton Summer Journalism Program were interviewed. From the results, it was observed that overall opinions stayed consistent with the exception of how involved each interviewee is on social media.

All interviewees thought of online activism as a helpful and effective way to spread information and become politically active. Although not all are actively sharing and posting information, three out of the four interviewees have done so at some point and two still continue to do so. A common response among the interviewees was their concern with the way that these infographics enable performative activism.

The pressure to post again or keep up with all movements was also brought up by one of the interviewees. It was the prime reason why this specific person stopped sharing as much information because they worried their intentions would not come off as sincere and felt as if the whole social media culture, and specifically Instagram, was performative. The way in which the interviewees participated in this activism was also similar; two out of the three interviewees who stated they shared information also stated that they believed the information to be true and assumed for it to contain accurate information.

The remaining interviewee stated that they conduct their own research before reposting any information about any movement. Interviewees seemed to care less about whether or not an issue pertained to them, and more about spreading information that could potentially help curtail injustice in any form. With the use of infographics in social media anyone can get involved in a movement. The key is to make sure that information shared is fair and accurate..

With infographics, information can be visually appealing to viewers and get them to understand the subject or topic more freely. With the responses of the interviewees, we can see that there is some concern of these infographics being biased or inaccurate. Aside from that, infographics are beneficial to users who want to help an issue in this country and are an easy way to spread the information. We knew what was going on, but we did not have a say. As the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed across the nation, the world witnessed a new age of activism, especially among Generation Z.

With quarantine limiting opportunities to express our voices, the tech-savvy generation worked with what they already have: social media. Online activism did not originate during the pandemic or with Generation Z, though. During the s, the U. Although the internet was not as advanced as it is today, people used mass emailing as a campaign method to advocate for their privacy concerns. In recent years before the pandemic, online activism was also seen with instances of police brutality.

After year-old Michael Brown was fatally shot by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, people used social media as an outlet to organize protests and disseminate information, with Ferguson calling global attention to bring accountability to repressive forces.

In the summer of , online activism was at its peak with the murder of George Floyd, where people cried for justice through virtual petitioning and campaigning.

The pandemic amplified existing issues of systemic racism, climate change, mental health disparities, and more that awakened many people out of a state of normalcy and engaged more teenagers to activism.

The nation witnessed a racial uprising following high-profile killings of Black citizens during the pandemic, some at the hands of law enforcement. In the midst of social distancing and quarantine, there was nothing left to do for most individuals but to utilize social media to express their voices. Known as a casual posting platform, Instagram grew into a medium of social change to share information and action resources with visually engaging, condensed infographics. Additionally, TikTok flourished into an app that still preserves meme culture and viral dance trends, but acts as an opportunity for BIPOC creators to speak on issues, educate others, and bring radical change through 15 to second videos.

Jackie James, an year-old TikTok influencer with over 2 million followers, uses the app as a creative outlet to fight for social justice through satire. Indigenous TikToker Shina Nova similarly uses the app to educate her audience about Indigenous history, culture, and experiences.

She recently learned about the case of Tamla Horsford through an infographic on Instagram. However, with so much content on social media, many teenagers expressed pressure to always be politically active. But it is my responsibility to educate myself on a certain topic. However, this is not something most big corporations ask themselves before posting something. Rather, they ask if it is something that will influence their portrayal in the media. Blurring the Lines Between Performative and Genuine ActivismSocial media has become a pivotal approach for not only Generation Z, but reputable companies, celebrities, politicians, and more to speak out on issues.

However, many people argue that digital activism shared among reputable figures and companies is for the sake of conserving their public image. Many companies contribute to rainbow capitalism, despite being anti-LGBT.

And they get money from this [supporting BLM]. Sometimes the aesthetic is prioritized over the content. Your Guide to Combating MisinformationDue to the freedom that social media instills, it has become increasingly easy to upload and discuss information that is not completely truthful or accurate.

This can, unfortunately, come as a big disadvantage for those who make no attempt to fact check and cross-reference. As seen during the earlier stages of the pandemic, many were making an attempt to find a feasible cure for COVID through the use of traditional medicine. This resulted in a series of rumors surrounding antidotes for the disease that only functioned to misinform people and create false speculations and hope.

How knowledgeable are they on the subject? As a community that has grown at the same rate that technology evolves, Generation Z is on track to be the most well-educated generation yet. A student wishing to participate must find a faculty member who agrees to supervise the program, and in consultation with the advisor must submit an outline of the proposed program via SAFE by the deadline February 15, for Summer Early in the spring semester, a reminder will be posted in upper division course web pages with more details about submitting an application.

Limited funding is also available for off-campus summer research. We will examine four fundamental aspects of statesmanship:. Faculty: Allen C. This one-week online seminar, sponsored for the last dozen years by the Witherspoon Institute, is now sponsored by the James Madison Program.

Under the direction of Professor Gerard V. Bradley of Notre Dame Law School, the seminar covers some of the most contested areas of inquiry in legal philosophy today, including legal positivism, practical reason, human good and positive law, morals legislation, pluralism, crime and punishment, property, and rights and duties. Those needs have become more visible with the Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian lives lost to the pandemic, police violence, and citizen vigilantism.

Persistent, recent, and continuing acts of systemic racism are calling us to address inequalities and injustices and particularly anti-Blackness. Princeton RISE Recognizing Inequities and Standing for Equality pairs undergraduate and graduate students with community organizations to foster students' enduring and sustained commitment to civic engagement.

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Undergraduate Program has funding available for summer grants to Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Undergraduate Program juniors for internships in governmental or non-profit organizations in public policy or international affairs.

Rising sophmores, juniors and seniors apply their academic skills to the information needs of a local nonprofit organization. Students complete specific projects and research under the direction of a nonprofit host. Admitted interns will work with the program directors to find a week internship the following summer in a SINSI-funded federal government internship.

The graduate program includes the 2 year MPA program and between the first and second year, a SINSI funded 2-year fellowship at a federal government agency. The Princeton University Office of the Dean for Research offers an eight-week internship in science writing for the general public.

The intern writes news articles, feature articles, web content and other items in the style used by major newspapers and magazines. The intern may also produce podcasts and video segments, and use social media. Streicker Fellows design their own projects or internships in conjunction with a hosting organization, in any academic or professional area, and in any geographic region outside of the United States.

These projects or internships provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual and personal growth through a combination of work or research and immersion in a foreign culture. The Mathematics Department expects to support approximately 10 undergraduate mathematics majors for a summer research program.

The program's goal is to provide math majors with the opportunity for reading and study in areas of math that are not part of the regular program of courses offered by our department. Each student will work under the direction of a faculty member in the Math Department. Program offers novice programmers an opportunity to gain experience by working on a creative and substantive programming project, in a supportive, fun, and enriching environment, with the regular guidance of a faculty or graduate student mentor.

Each summer, the Department of Molecular Biology and the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics provide intensive laboratory research experiences to a select group of Princeton undergraduates. Each student joins a world-class research group—headed by a Faculty member and carries out an original research project. Participants are immersed in a culture of close collaboration with other undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, and thereby experience first-hand what it is like to be a scientist.

The Summer Work Program offers students summer internships in Germany. Students interested in summer research opportunities in the humanities, natural sciences, economics, computer science as well as interdisciplinary projects are encouraged to apply.

The Office of International Programs lists a variety of scholarship and fellowships for undergraduates. The awards are for study, research, or internships that take place or begin during a student's undergraduate career.

In some cases, postgraduate study is a component of the award.