Colin M. Maclay

Colin M. Maclay is a Research Professor of Communication and Executive Director of the USC Annenberg Innovation Lab. His work focuses on the intersection of new technologies with democratic/civic engagement, media innovation, and societal change. He holds a PhD from Northeastern University.

Affiliations:

• USC Annenberg Innovation Lab (Executive Director)
• Civic Imagination Project
• Race, Arts and Placemaking Initiative
• Emergent Cities Program

Research Focus: Explores digitization's impact on industries (public media, education, Nigerian film), civic media, online free expression/privacy, and policy-technology infrastructures. Uses participatory methods to address societal 'wicked problems' through media/tech interventions.

Professional History:

• Former Founding Director of Harvard Business School's Digital Initiative
• Co-founder of the Global Network Initiative (protecting online free expression/privacy)
• Podcast host of How Do You Like It So Far? with Henry Jenkins