The Internet has grown so omnipresent today that it's easy to overlook the continuing role of "offline networks," systems for exchanging digital information that bypass the Internet. "Sneakernets" (by which we mean any kind of offline networking, a slight abuse of the terminology) take many forms, whether it's a thumb drive passed between friends or
The Internet has grown so omnipresent today that it's easy to overlook the continuing role of "offline networks," systems for exchanging digital information that bypass the Internet. "Sneakernets" (by which we mean any kind of offline networking, a slight abuse of the terminology) take many forms, whether it's a thumb drive passed between friends or
Join the Brown Institute and Tow Center researchers and staff to learn more about the various opportunities and offerings afforded to students during their time at the Journalism School as well as upon graduation.
The transparency series for 2017-18 will kick off with an exploration into virtual reality (VR) and its role in journalism. With the recent explosion of VR – specifically 360-degree video– journalistic outlets are hungry for quality documentary content for immersive platforms. Led by Roger Kenny, WSJ and Dow Jones, we will explore the short but
On Saturday, the VR workshop will take students who have little to no background in VR and teach them the fundamentals of working in the medium. Journalists seeking to expand their storytelling beyond the still image and written word are encouraged to join. Selected participants will gain critical insights into emerging digital strategies in order
The Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Stanford University kicks off our 2017-2018 Media Innovators Speakers Series on October 11 when we host veteran journalist and podcaster, Dan Carlin, in a conversation on media, podcasting, and the state of journalism, information, and public discourse today. Mr. Carlin's podcasts, Common Sense and Hardcore History, were among the first to gain
As with Virtual Reality, drone journalism offers opportunities in data collection and visual representation afforded by few other technologies that are within the grasp of a typical newsroom. Drones, or unmanned aerial systems, provide a perspective that is truly unique. It seems to be good for providing a sense of scale (moving from the ground
