Adam J. Berinsky

Adam J. Berinsky is the Mitsui Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and serves as the founding director of the MIT Political Experiments Research Lab (PERL). He is also a Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), integrating his expertise in political science with interdisciplinary data-driven research.

• PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan (2000)

Berinsky specializes in political behavior, public opinion, and the study of political rumors and misinformation. His work bridges survey design and analysis with experimental methods to understand how citizens form political beliefs and engage with democratic processes. Over his career, he has explored topics such as wartime public opinion, participatory inequality, and strategies to combat misinformation.

In recognition of his contributions, Berinsky has received multiple National Science Foundation grants. He was a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and a Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow to investigate the spread and debunking of political rumors.

• National Science Foundation grants
• Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences fellowship
• Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow

Berinsky has shared his research with diverse audiences, including MIT alumni chapters, tech companies like Facebook and Google, and government agencies such as the U.S. Department of State and Department of Homeland Security. His work has significant implications for policy strategies in countering misinformation.