The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $749,222 Project Grant to the George Washington University under the Integrative Activities federal grant program (CFDA 47.083) from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.
The grant funds the NSF Convergence Accelerator Track F project to address misinformation and online abuse/harassment by building trust in communication systems. The George Washington University will leverage the grant to develop solutions that enhance integrity and safety in digital networks and platforms. Outcomes may include research, technology demonstrations, and community engagement activities focused on combating the spread of online misinformation and reducing harassment. The NSF Integrative Activities program aims to strengthen the nation's research capacity and broaden participation in science, technology, engineering and math. This award supports those goals by investigating challenges to trust in online information systems.