Lucas Wright
Graduate Student, Department of Communication
Lucas is a graduate student in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. His research focuses on how online platforms regulate the behavior of users, especially through automated, algorithmic interventions.
Prior to joining CAT Lab, Lucas conducted research with non-profits including the Dangerous Speech Project and the Global Disinformation Index. He has a MSc in Social Science of the Internet from the University of Oxford and a BA in Political Science from American University. He is also a graduate affiliate of the Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life at the University of North Carolina.
Education
- B.A., Political Science, American University
- M.Sc., Social Science of the Internet, University of Oxford
Interests
Digital governance, social media content policy, human rights, algorithms and user behavior