Combining ethnographic expertise with a strong technical background, I research, teach, and write about people’s encounters with technology.
I am also an avid hiker (PCT 2013, AT 2008), Portland Thorns fan, sci-fi/fantasy reader, and novice ceramist.
I am currently a Senior Instructor in the Computer Science department at Portland State University. » PSU Homepage «
I teach courses in computer science, computer ethics, human-computer interaction, and the social impacts of technology » Teaching «
I research user experience, work practice, and the broader social impacts of contemporary computing and design. I have studied the technological contexts that shape: labor and the future of work, philanthropy and social change, microbial science, suburban family life, and possibilities for disconnection on the Pacific Crest Trail. » Research «
I also know how to write software; I have worked in technical support; and I used to design custom textiles, furniture, and print advertisements. » CV & Resume «
I live with my partner, Luke Olbrish, in Portland, Oregon. » Bio «