Andy E. Ricci

Andy E. Ricci is an Assistant Professor of Digital and Computational Studies at Bates College. They specialize in human-robot interaction (HRI), focusing on the intersection of technology, identity, and embodiment. Ricci directs the Bits & Bots & Bolts Interaction Design Lab at Bates.

Current courses include Introduction to Computer Science Using Robots (DCS 109R) and Data Structures and Algorithms (DCS 229). Their research interests emphasize societal implications of computing, algorithmic fundamentals, and interdisciplinary design.

No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. The profile highlights their role in shaping Bates’ Digital and Computational Studies program, which blends technical skills with critical inquiry and community engagement.