Writing & Research

Person in green shirt holding a smartphone and a white medicine bottle.

Evolving Health Information–Seeking Behavior in the Context of Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Alexa

Journal of Medical Internet Research

Claire Wardle, Shaydanay Urbani, Eric Wang, 2025

People protesting with signs at a rally, holding signs that say 'Stop the Steal,' 'Fake News doesn't decide the winner,' and other political messages, some wearing face masks and winter clothing.
People protesting with signs at a rally, holding signs that say 'Stop the Steal,' 'Fake News doesn't decide the winner,' and other political messages, some wearing face masks and winter clothing.

Information Gaps and Misinformation in the 2022 Elections

Brennan Center for Justice

M Panditharatne, R Edlin, R Smith, K Chen, S Urbani, 2022.

Graphic featuring a face mask, a vaccine vial, and a spray bottle with the text "VAC UN AS" on a blue background.

A Limiting Lens: How Vaccine Misinformation Has Influenced Hispanic Conversations Online

First Draft

Rory Smith, Daniel Acosta, Shaydanay Urbani, Jaime Longoria, 2021

A robotic hand drawing a red quantum circuit diagram on a white surface.

AI won’t solve the problem of moderating audiovisual media

First Draft

Shaydanay Urbani, 2020

A collage of diverse faces viewed through a magnifying glass, representing global human diversity.

Online research tools highlight ethical debate in the age of disinformation

First Draft

Shaydanay Urbani, 2019

Cover of a guide titled 'Verifying online information' with a geometric abstract design on a dark teal background.

The Essential Guide to Verifying Online Information

First Draft

Shaydanay Urbani, 2019

Painting of a man with long dark hair, wearing a blue shirt, resting his head on his hand with his elbow on a surface. The background features dark, textured brown tones. Text at the top reads 'Helaman 14:2'. A border surrounds the painting, with the bottom border showing the phrase 'THAT YE MIGHT BELIEVE ON HIS NAME'.

The Cult of Names

CUNY Academic Works

Shaydanay Urbani, 2019

A group of diverse protesters on steps holding banners and signs advocating for legal and immigration reform, including a woman speaking at a microphone.

Provide Better Reentry, Don't Just Close Rikers, Advocates Urge

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

Shaydanay Urbani, 2018

A diverse group of people gathered on the steps of a building holding banners and signs protesting. One man at a microphone appears to be speaking, with others listening or standing nearby. The signs include messages like 'The Legal Aid Society,' 'Close Rikers,' and 'Free New York,' indicating an advocacy event likely related to social justice or criminal justice reform.

Rikers and Beyond: Reducing the Jail Population

NYCity News Service (Audio feature)

Shaydanay Urbani, 2018