This page lists our current members as well as our alumni with placements. Consider joining us.
CONVENER
Christian Sandvig, Information and Communication Studies (Algorithmic Auditing, Infrastructure Studies)
DOG
MEMBERS
Yuchen Chen: Communication and Media (Science and Technology Studies, Algorithmic Culture)
Chimmuanya Iheanyi-Igwe, Electrical Engineering (Algorithm Auditing)
Li Cornfeld, Digital Studies Institute (Media Industries Studies, Promotional Culture, Feminist Studies)
Elisabetta Ferrari, Digital Studies Institute (Activism, Social Movements, and Digital Media Technology)
Allegra Fonda-Bonardi, Information (Sustainability, Information Architecture, Public Policy & Investment)
Gabriel Grill, Information (Critical Studies of Algorithms; Data, Surveillance and Infrastructure; Science & Technology Studies; Sociology of Risk, Time and Welfare)
Youngrim Kim: Communication and Media (Digital Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Technologies of Governance, Global Digital Cultures)
Megh Marathe, Information (Disability Studies, Science & Technology Studies, e-governance)
Danny Meyerend, Communication Studies (Digital Studies, African-American Studies, Algorithmic Culture, Race and Media)
Tsz Lam (Natalie) Ngai, Communication and Media (Feminist Media Studies, Cuteness)
Divya Ramesh, Computer Science & Engineering (AI Ethics)
Megan Rim, American Culture (Race and Technology, Algorithmic Surveillance, Women of Color Feminisms, Feminist STS, Digital Studies)
Jon Riley, Information (Urban Planning and Technology Policy)
Amanda Stanhaus, Public Health (Privacy and Health Policy)
ALUMNI
(Listed with past research topic, graduate degree if known, 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
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, Computer Science (Algorithmic bias, Ethical AI)
Rivka Daar (Organizational Communication & New Media), Goldman Sachs
Kelly Delahanty (New Media Art & Design), National Center for Supercomputer Applications
Curtis Fenner (Telepresence and Human-Computer Interaction), Square
Maya Fitzstephens, Communications Studies (Algorithm Auditing)
Oliver Haimson, Ph.D. Information and Computer Science (Social Media, Life Transitions, Online Identity), University of Michigan
Lindsay Hinkle (Psychology, Communication, & Gender), State Farm Insurance
Cole Howe, 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
Emily Kessler (Telepresence and Human-Computer Interaction), Microsoft
James Kinzer, J.D. (Law), CDK Global
Jeff Kolar (New Media & Studio Art), Independent Artist
Andrew Lambert (UX Design), Electronic Arts
Dave Luetger (UX Design), NASA Ames
Elizabeth Lyon, M.S. Geography (Geographic Information Systems), National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
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
Julia Raz, Ph.D. Communication Studies (Gender and Gaming), Santa Monica College
Colin Rhinesmith, Ph.D. Library & Information Science(Digital Inclusion & Broadband Adoption), Simmons University
Aimee Rickman, Ph.D. Human & Community Development (New Media & Adolescence), California State University Fresno
Max Rodriguez (Media Policy), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Oluwadamilola Sado, Computer Science (Algorithmic Auditing)
Emily Shaw, M.S. Library & Information Science (Digital Archives & Preservation), Obama Foundation
Ryan Spain (Communication & Public Policy), OSF HealthCare
Darren Stevenson, Ph.D. Communication Studies (Programmatic / Algorithmic Digital Advertising), DataRobot
Penny Trieu, Ph.D. Information (Social Media, Identity, and Relationships), Google
Jana Wilbricht, Ph.D. Communication & Media (Infrastructure Studies, Rural Broadband, Community Radio, Health Equity)
Matt Wondra (Computer Science), Apartment Therapy
Nick Wondra (Computer Science & Engineering Physics), 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, (Educational Policy)