This page lists our current members as well as our alumni with placements. Consider joining us.
CONVENER
Christian Sandvig, Information, Communication, and Media (Algorithmic Auditing, Infrastructure Studies)
DOG
MEMBERS
Gabriel Grill, Information (Critical Studies of Algorithms; Data, Surveillance and Infrastructure; Science & Technology Studies; Sociology of Risk, Time and Welfare)
Megan Rim, American Culture (Race and Technology, Algorithmic Surveillance, Women of Color Feminisms, Feminist STS, Digital Studies)
Kevin Zheng, Information (Social Media, Platform Transparency)
ALUMNI
(Listed with past research topic, graduate degree, and last known placement.)
Nazanin Andalibi, Ph.D. Information Studies (Social Media, Well-Being, Marginalized Populations, Ethics+Algorithms), University of Michigan
Cheol Gi Bae, Ph.D. Communication (Telecommunications Policy), Korea Telecom
David Brandon, Ph.D. Communication (Bioinformatics), University of Illinois
Robin Brewer, Ph.D. Technology & Social Behavior (Accessibility, Equity, Participation in Online Communities), University of Michigan
Ajaay Chandrasekaran, M.Eng. Electrical and Computer Engineering (Autonomous Vehicles), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Yuchen Chen, Ph.D. Communication and Media (Science and Technology Studies, Algorithmic Culture), Baruch College
Li Cornfeld, Ph.D. Communication Studies (Media Industries Studies, Promotional Culture, Feminist Studies), Mount Holyoke College
Matt Crain, Ph.D. Communication (Critical Media Studies & Public Policy), Miami University
Ryan Croke, M.A. Communication (Disability and Telecommunications), University of Illinois, Springfield
Anamaria Cuza, B.S. Computer Science (Algorithmic bias, Ethical AI), Northwestern Mutual
Rivka Daar B.A. Speech Communication (Organizational Communication & New Media), Goldman Sachs
Kelly Delahanty B.F.A. New Media (New Media Art & Design), National Center for Supercomputer Applications
Curtis Fenner B.S.E. Computer Science (Telepresence and Human-Computer Interaction), Square
Elisabetta Ferrari, Ph.D. Communication (Activism, Social Movements, and Digital Media Technology), University of Glasgow
Maya Fitzstephens, B.S./B.A. Economics & Communication Studies (Algorithm Auditing), New York Road Runners
Allegra Fonda-Bonardi, Information (Sustainability, Information Architecture, Public Policy & Investment)
Oliver Haimson, Ph.D. Information and Computer Science (Social Media, Life Transitions, Online Identity), University of Michigan
Jennifer Hsieh, Ph.D. Anthropology (Sound Studies), University of Michigan
Lindsay Hinkle, M.A. Communication(Psychology, Communication, & Gender), State Farm Insurance
Cole Howe, B.S. Computer Science (Algorithm Auditing)
Julie Hui, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (Communities, Help Seeking, Learning Sciences, Development), University of Michigan
Whitney Hutchinson, J.D. (Law), Borkan & Scahill
Jennifer Ihm, Ph.D. Media, Technology, & Society (Social Network Analysis), Kwangwoon University
Chimmuanya Iheanyi-Igwe, B.S. Computer Science (Algorithm Auditing), Microsoft
Emily Kessler, B.S. Computer Science (Telepresence and Human-Computer Interaction), Microsoft
Youngrim Kim, Ph.D. Communication and Media (Digital Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Technologies of Governance, Global Digital Cultures), Rutgers University
James Kinzer, J.D. (Law), CDK Global
Jeff Kolar, B.F.A. New Media (New Media & Studio Art), Independent Artist
Andrew Lambert, B.A. User Experience Research & Design (UX Design), Electronic Arts
Dave Luetger, B.A. Sociology (UX Design), NASA Ames
Elizabeth Lyon, M.S. Geography (Geographic Information Systems), National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Megh Marathe, Ph.D. Information (Disability Studies, Science & Technology Studies, e-governance), Michigan State University
Danny Meyerend, Ph.D. Communication and Media (Digital Studies, African-American Studies, Algorithmic Culture, Race and Media), The Sound
Tsz Lam (Natalie) Ngai, Ph.D. Communication and Media (Feminist Media Studies, Cuteness), Loyola Marymount University
Jean-Christophe Plantin, Ph.D. Communication Studies & Information Science (Big Data Infrastructures), London School of Economics & Political Science
Siddhartha Raja, Ph.D. Communication (Telecommunications Policy & Regulation), The World Bank
Divya Ramesh, Computer Science & Engineering (AI Ethics)
Julia Raz, Ph.D. Communication Studies (Gender and Gaming), East Los Angeles College
Colin Rhinesmith, Ph.D. Library & Information Science (Digital Inclusion & Broadband Adoption), Metropolitan New York Library Council
Aimee Rickman, Ph.D. Human & Community Development (New Media & Adolescence), California State University Fresno
Jon Riley, Information (Urban Planning and Technology Policy)
Max Rodriguez, M.A. Communication (Media Policy), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Oluwadamilola Sado, B.S. Cognitive Science & Computer Science (Algorithmic Auditing), Capgemini
Emily Shaw, M.S. Library & Information Science (Digital Archives & Preservation), Obama Foundation
Ryan Spain, B.A. Political Science & Communication (Communication & Public Policy), OSF HealthCare
Amanda Stanhaus, Ph.D. Public Health (Privacy and Health Policy), Accenture
Darren Stevenson, Ph.D. Communication Studies (Programmatic / Algorithmic Digital Advertising), DataRobot
Penny Trieu, Ph.D. Information (Social Media, Identity, and Relationships), VMWare
Jana Wilbricht, Ph.D. Communication & Media (Infrastructure Studies, Rural Broadband, Community Radio, Health Equity), University of Bergen
Matt Wondra, B.S. Computer Science (Computer Science), Apartment Therapy
Nick Wondra, B.S. Computer Science & Engineering Physics (Computer Science), CloudFlare
Matt Yapchaian, M.F.A. New Media (Design Research, UX Research), Uber
Shinjoung Yeo, Ph.D. Library & Information Science (Information Policy), Queens College
Pu (Priscilla) Zhao, B.S./B.A. Mathematics, Communication & Media (Educational Data Science), Stanford University