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Divisha Singh

Portrait of 2025 Lang Prize Winner Davisha Singh

2nd Place

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, 2025

Navigating research can feel daunting and messy at times, but with the right guidance, it becomes much more manageable.”

— Divisha Singh

Clicks, Likes, and Shares: How Online Health Misinformation is Undermining Healthcare and Implications for Medical Professionals

Literature review for UWP 104F: Writing in the Professions: Health

Read Divisha’s Paper (pdf)

Project Description

Singh discusses the complex, nuanced factors contributing to misleading health narratives online—such as inherent bias and cognitive thinking patterns—as well as the impact of misinformation on public health, and potential solutions for healthcare professionals. A class visit by librarian Ruth Gustafson and a consultation with librarian Melissa Browne helped Singh refine her research process.

In Their Own Words

Read Divisha’s reflective essay (pdf) from their Lang Prize application.