Researchers are using social media conversations to understand COVID-19 outbreaks
Among its recent findings, the Social Media Insights Lab was able to foresee a possible COVID-19 outbreak in Myrtle Beach around the July Fourth holiday.
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The Social Media Insights Lab monitors social media in South Carolina and closely follows news as it breaks to see what drives social media conversations in our state.
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UofSC Social Media Insights team examines COVID-19 online commentary
From WIS News: As the new strain of the coronavirus continues to spread, many are taking to social media with questions and concerns. Specialists at the University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications are looking into what folks are saying.
Students monitor social media buzz during SC Democratic primary
As voting closed for the South Carolina Democratic primary, student assistant analysts at UofSC’s Social Media Insights Lab monitored and analyzed the publicly available buzz and sentiment surrounding the candidates and results of the primary.
UofSC Insights Initiative
As host of one of the key presidential primaries, South Carolina plays a critical role in narrowing the field of candidates and predicting which will resonate with voters nationwide.
That’s why the Social Media Insights Lab has launched the UofSC Insights Initiative. Leading up to the 2020 presidential election, our experts will generate regular, in-depth reports on each of the Democratic presidential candidates as they make their case to South Carolina’s voters.
Each report will examine what social data can tell us about public sentiment in the Palmetto State and beyond, providing us with a deeper understanding of the issues influencing the 2020 presidential race.
In addition to political reports, the lab will also explore a wide range of topics of interest to South Carolinians, particularly those that trend on social media.
Reports will be available here. We will also share insights on social media.