COVID-19 Vaccine Sentiment and Topic Modeling

Research Question(s): What are the general sentiments on COVID-19 vaccines? What are the topics that shape the sentiments? How do concerns (ie, topics with negative sentiments) evolve over time?

Sentiment and topic modeling is an important task machines have learned to conduct very well and is a useful tool for public officials in charge of policy decisions.  The information returned by these models can offer complex analysis and powerful data to be used as a tool to improve the effectiveness of the decision-making process for those tasked with such responsibility.  This study explores the sentiment and topics surrounding Covid vaccines and gives some important insight on how one may choose to use such information for policy decisions.