Justice Media Computational Journalism Co-Lab
COM JO 573
Undergraduate Prerequisite: HUBXC 473 - This Cross-College Challenge (XCC) and BU Spark! course is a newsroom and a laboratory. If you have a background in computer and data science, statistics, computer engineering, or journalism-related disciplines, you will have an opportunity to work on interdisciplinary, student teams to co-produce a data-driven news investigation for one of our established media partners (like the Boston Globe, CBS Boston, GBH, USA Today, and more). You will work on computational investigations focused on issues of justice and accountability, and be guided by veteran faculty practitioners.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Williams | CDS 164 | F 11:15 am-2:00 pm | COMJO 573 (open to Graduate and Undergraduate students) meets with HUB XC 473 (only open to undergraduates fulfilling Hub areas). The undergraduate pre-requisite for this course is HUBXC 473. Project: Justice Media Computational Journalism. Students applying must complete the Spark! application. Visit this link for more information and access to the application:Spark! Application Priority will be given to Juniors and Seniors. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. |
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