Stephanie Jordan

Stephanie Jordan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information and Media at Michigan State University, holding a courtesy appointment. Their work bridges science and technology studies, environmental justice, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on ethical and equitable scientific infrastructures in ocean and climate sciences.

Stephanie Jordan's research explores the intersection of technology, labor, and social justice, particularly in large-scale scientific data systems. They are deeply committed to intersectionality, anti-harassment, and inclusive design practices. Their methodological approach emphasizes co-design, community engagement, and participatory ethnography in collaboration with scientists and public stakeholders.

Jordan’s academic background includes a BA from Rutgers University and a PhD from Cornell University. Their dissertation, The Instrumented Ocean: How Sensors, Satellites and Seafloor-Walking Robots Changed What It Means to Study the Sea, examines the sociotechnical transformations in ocean science. They have contributed to foundational projects such as U.S. ocean observatories, nuclear test ban treaty research, astrobiology initiatives, and polar remote sensing studies.

Stephanie Jordan is a founding board member of the Labor Tech Research Network and has provided professional service to the National Science Foundation, NASA, the Society for the Social Studies of Science (4S), and top-tier HCI conferences (CHI, DIS, CSCW). At MSU, they co-founded the Queerpocene Ecofeminist Research Group and have led multiple Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

They have advised numerous graduate students across PhD and Master’s programs in Information and Media, Health & Risk Communication, and Marine Resource Management. Courses taught include Qualitative Methods, Digital Footprints, Usability, and special topics on Cyborgs and AI, reflecting their interdisciplinary pedagogical approach.