About this Event
Join the MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre and Milena Head for a talk about:
- The science behind misinformation
- How to know what information to trust
- Tips for safe, confident internet use
Dr. Milena Head is a Professor of Information Systems, Wayne C. Fox Chair in Business Innovation and Director of the McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre and Executive MBA program at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business. Her research focuses on digital transformation and human-computer interaction, with an emphasis on how people use—and sometimes misue—technology.
Her work advances equity and inclusion in the digital age, exploring how marginalized groups, including older adults, engage with technology to help bridge digital divides.
Agenda
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Presentation: Finding Online Health Information You Can Trust
Host: Milena Head
Info: Milena Head will talk about how to find trustworthy online health information and navigate digital spaces with confidence.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Discussion & question and answer period
Info: A group conversation and a chance to ask questions and discuss with the researchers.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Dessert and an informal chat with the speaker (optional)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
CAD 0.00
