Kevin Leicht Testified Before Congressional Subcommittee About Disinformation

Kevin T. Leicht, a professor of sociology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Science, Space and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight on Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Leicht’s remarks will focus on the role of internet disinformation in fomenting distrust of experts and established scientific knowledge, in particular with respect to COVID-19 vaccines and miracle cures.