معرفی
Andrea Zeffiro is an Associate Professor at McMaster University's Department of Communication Studies and Media Arts. From 2015–2025, she served as Academic Director of the Lewis and Ruth Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship.
- Education:
- PhD in Communication Studies (Concordia University)
- SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (Simon Fraser University)
Research Focus:
Her work spans critical data studies, cybersecurity ethics, data justice, and digital research methods, with a focus on feminist and queer perspectives in technology. She explores immersive media, virtual environments, and the social implications of data systems.
Recent Publications:
Her 15 most recent works analyze digital scholarship infrastructure, cybersecurity narratives, and ethical frameworks for locative media. Key themes include democratizing technology, challenging algorithmic biases, and preserving digital activism.
Awards:
- 2025 University Scholar
- Societal Impact Seed Grant ($85,000)
- SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow
Notable Projects:
The collaborative digital storytelling project Techno Trash is featured in digital humanities guides at Loyola University, Virginia Tech, and Northwestern University. She has exhibited work at Banff New Media Institute and California Nanosystems Institute.
