Internet policy debates rank among the most important public policy areas of the 21st century, shaping civil liberties, human rights, access and inclusion, and economic development across the globe. – The Internet Governance Lab

The Internet Governance Lab

The Internet Governance Lab was launched as an interdisciplinary cooperation between American University’s School of Communication and School of International Service. Faculty Directors, Dr. Derrick Cogburn, Dr. Laura DeNardis and Dr. Nanette Levinson, all internationally recognized experts in this field, and their doctoral students, draw from disciplines as diverse as engineering, law, international affairs, and communication to conduct research on how the design and administration of Internet technologies shape public policy across the globe.

The Lab conducts policy-engaged research on digital infrastructure and governance in support of a free and open Internet.

The mission of the Internet Governance Lab is:

• to study the implications of Internet governance approaches for society and the global economy;
• to advance the marketplace of ideas with original research;
• to inform policymakers and the public; and
• to educate the next generation of thought leaders in this area.

For more information, please visit the Internet Governance Lab’s website at http://www.internetgovernancelab.org