Home - Cloned | C-SPAM: Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation

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Polarization and misinformation are among the greatest challenges of the 21st century. C-SPAM connects and supports scientists who study the causes of these pressing issues and potential solutions to them.

About Join Us

Our Work

Connecting Scientists

C-SPAM convenes scholars across scientific fields at Ohio State for regular networking, colloquia, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our affiliates' interests and expertise span a wide range of topics, including:

Attitude Change/Persuasion

Climate Change

Communication

Networks

Politics

Public Health

Social Cognition

Technology

Advancing Research

We offer funding and publicity opportunities that support scientific research on polarization and misinformation.

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Matthew Grizzard: Moral Judgments in Stories and Real Life

C-SPAM affiliate Matthew Grizzard studies how the moral judgments people make about fictional characters shape their perception of stories—as well as how these judgments translate into the real world. We recently connected with Grizzard to discuss his work and its connection to the science of polarization and misinformation.

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Affiliate Publications

Read the published research of our Ohio State affiliates. Topics include conspiracy theories, public health, climate change, political extremism, and more.

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Engaging Community

We help scientists translate their work into effective community interventions and storytelling outside of academic institutions.

Opportunities

Become an Affiliate

C-SPAM affiliates are Ohio State researchers across scientific fields who regularly convene to learn about each other's work, collaborate on new projects, and broaden their public impact. Interested in joining us? Complete our survey →

Attend a Meeting

Current C-SPAM affiliates are invited to attend our quarterly collaborative meetings. Over lunch, affiliates give flash talks about their research, connect with other researchers, and learn about upcoming opportunities.

The next C-SPAM meeting is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12 p.m. in Psychology Building Room 35. RSVP →

Apply for Funds

C-SPAM will soon offer collaborative research seed grants of up to $7500 for affiliate projects that examine polarization and misinformation through an interdisciplinary scientific lens. Additional grant information and application deadlines will be announced soon. Stay tuned!