معرفی
Adam Berinsky is the Mitsui Professor of Political Science at MIT and Director of the MIT Political Experiments Research Lab (PERL). He is affiliated with the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). His research focuses on political behavior, public opinion, and the spread of misinformation, with over 25 years of experience in survey design and analysis. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (2000).
Education
- PhD in Political Science, University of Michigan, 2000
Research Interests
- Political behavior and public opinion dynamics
- Political rumors and misinformation mechanisms
- Survey methodology and experimental research
Recent Article Trends Recent work analyzes AI-generated media labeling, algorithmic polarization effects, and cross-cultural misinformation interventions. Emphasis on intervention design and measurement techniques like response-time proxies for survey attentiveness.
Awards & Honors
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow (2016)
- Miller Prize (2024)
- Goldsmith Book Prize (2025)
- NSF grants and behavioral science fellowships
Grants & Advising Secured multiple NSF grants. Advises on policy strategies for combating misinformation with governments and tech firms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). Directs PERL, focusing on experimental political research.
Labs & Teams Leads the MIT Political Experiments Research Lab (PERL), a hub for innovative experimental studies in political science.
