Our Mission
The Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact (MISI) exists to rebuild trust — in science, in democracy, and in one another — through impactful communication.
Media audiences are fractured. Trust in government is near historic lows. Algorithms curate not just what people see, but what they believe. In this fractured landscape, facts are questioned and credibility itself is contested. MISI asks: What makes communication trustworthy — and for whom?
We need to be experimenting with technologies and approaches to storytelling that are in support of democratic movements, institutions, and people who are working towards a more just and equitable society.
Eric Gordon, Director
MISI at Boston University advances research and practice at the intersection of media, technology, and democracy. We investigate how the media influences democratic participation and trust in public institutions — particularly in New England. Our work is directly informed by those most affected by today’s pressing social challenges to build a more just future.
