Research

  • Joe teaching
    A new book looks at the rise of the Chicano movement through the lens of communication, from speeches to newspapers.
  • Elena on a crosswalk
    Can design help those with neurodivergence be more comfortable in their environments? A new lab is searching for answers.
  • Joel reading his comic
    Joel Thurman loves everything to do with comic books—reading, researching and writing them. As a PhD student, he investigates representations of children and the foster system; and as a writer, he seeks to tell compelling stories.
  • Town billboard
    Where do we go from here? CMCI experts share their perspectives on journalism, advertising, data science, communication and more in an era of democratic backsliding.
  • Bryan Semaan
    A new center at CMCI is organizing faculty thought leadership to answer big, systemic questions about technology’s role in issues of social justice.
  • Saima Kazmi presenting her research
    Advertisers are very good at getting us to buy things. A PhD graduate wants to use the same playbook to encourage more sustainability and less consumption.
  • A portrait of Bianca in front of the library.
    A CMCI graduate’s working-class upbringing has given her a unique perspective on tech, wage theft and exploitation, which she’s bringing to an Ivy League doctoral program.
  • Preview of Student Work Gallery
    Students across CMCI find ways to bring together their personal interests and academic pursuits. Since the college’s founding, we have showcased this diverse collection of student work.
  • Pollution in Denver
    Contrary to what you’ve heard, Generation Z isn’t afraid to engage human rights challenges. But, a CMCI expert says, we need to meet them where they live—and that’s TikTok.
  • Person taking a picture of a performer.
    “Rage Against the Machine Learning” isn’t just a sign in Evan Peck’s office. It’s an emblem of his career pivot.
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