Digital Activism Research Project

"The Digital Activism Research Project (DARP), based at the University of Washington, is dedicated to studying the effect of digital technology on political contention around the world.

"Digital media has transformed the ways in which citizens engage in politics, and there are a growing number of occasions where the internet, social media, and information infrastructure seems to play an important role in the evolution of non-violent conflicts. Some argue that the new media environment supports democratization and peace-building efforts, while others argue the opposite. Either way, foreign policy analysts, academics, and activists have no systematic way of “adding it all up.”  The Digital Activism Research Project seeks to fill this void."

"We gratefully acknowledge the support of several organizations, including The National Science Foundation, The United States Institute of Peace, The MacArthur Foundation, and the University of Washington."


 * Philip N. Howard, Director

Their two listed advisors are Ethan Zuckerman and Hardy Merriman.

Research team
Accessed December 2013:


 * Matthew Adeiza, Frank Edwards, Shin Lee Haeng, Mary Joyce , Jonathan Lam, Ruth Moon , Luis Santana , Danny Stofleth

Contact
Web: http://digital-activism.org