The Social Media & Market Dynamics (SMMD) Lab at UMD’s Ed Snider Center offers a 3-credit undergraduate research opportunity for Spring 2027. The Lab will focus on two connected areas: AI alignment and corporate governance. Students will explore how AI systems align with human goals and interests, investigate efforts to manipulate information and undermine brands, and examine the implications for corporate accountability and consumer trust. Open to Undergraduate and Master’s students (min 3.0 GPA), 8-10 hours/week.
Apply by December 10.
Post expires at 11:59 pm on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
